- At the Gym
In a perfect world we’d all have enough time to lay in, cook a delicious breakfast, meet our friends for lunch, loved ones for dinner, work on our fitness and still catch up with our favourite car crash TV shows whilst getting a full day of work completed. However, it’s not that easy which is my reason for this post. Here you’ll find 8 easy ways to find time to exercise, proving there’s always a way to sneak an epic workout into your busy schedule. 1. Wake up early I’ll admit it, when my alarm goes off I still shudder! Especially on
As you may know I am participating in my second Tough Mudder this September. In preparation for this I am applying more plyometric movements into my workout, which includes non assisted chin-ups. It then occurred to me that being able to perform strict chest-to-bar chin-ups is the creme de la creme of bodyweight training. Not many people do them, so approaching your next session armed with these tips and you’ll know how to do a pull up correctly in no time! First off, grip! Build strength with an underhand grip before tackling overhand. Wrap your thumbs around the bar to
Do you think endless bicep curling will take you from beanpole to behemoth? Then think again. I know a lot of people have super busy lives with countless distractions and don’t always have time to get down to the gym. Alas, what if I told you that it’s possible to pack-on muscle and get stronger without having to go to the gym? You’d think I’d lost the plot no doubt! Thankfully this can be the case, if you know what you’re doing. Here are some of my favourite home workouts for building strength… Triceps First up, in case you weren’t aware, your triceps make up
A few months back I created a weightlifting playlist with motivation music for in the gym. I’m guessing that if you did listen to my playlists that you’re now eagerly awaiting an updated one! So here it is, The Perfect Gym Playlist 3.0. The Perfect Gym Playlist 3.0 “Wake Up” by Kayzo “Fireball” by Gent “Killin’ It” by Krewella “Trap Back” by DJ Rashad “Express yourself” by Diplo ft Nicky Da B “Don’t Hate the 808” by Bassnectar “Fire and Ryan” by Sickick “Forbes” by G-Eazy “Big for your boots” by Stormzy “Lullaby” by Ö-Posthuman Listen to the playlist below, and don’t
A few months back I created a prefect weightlifting playlist post with motivation music for in the gym. I’m guessing that if you did listen to my playlist you’re now eagerly awaiting an updated playlist. So here it is. Enjoy. The Perfect Weightlifting Playlist 2.0 “Hitz” by Chase & Status “Propaganda” by DJ Snake “Purple Lamborghini” by Skrillex “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” by DMX “You Can’t Stop Me” by Andy Mineo “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” by Jay Z “Shut Up” by Stormzy “No Problem” by Chase & Status “Going To The Gym” by Lethal Bizzle “Prophets Of Rage”
Do you have an empty sports bag staring you in the face? Fill it with gym essentials and carry the basics with you wherever you go! Your gym bag should be your fitness “bag of tricks.” Although every gym bag is unique and will probably reflect the personality of the person who carries it, you should however have a few essentials.Whether you’re just starting out or have been in battle for years, you’ll benefit from a well organised and stocked bag. Above are my go-to gym essentials. If you know me or have ever spotted me in the gym then you are
The squat rack is my favourite piece of equipment in the gym. Why? Because when time is of the essence, all you need is a trusty squat rack and a handful of exercises. When I find myself coming home late from work I want to spend as little time in the gym as possible, but with maximum results. That’s why the squat rack is so great! Here are my top ten favourite squat rack exercises… Squats Muscles targeted– Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Front Squats Muscles targeted– Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Quadriceps Both of these squats use your “Synergists” muscles Synergists are muscles that
Nothing gets me more motivated at the gym than upbeat music. However, I find that a lot of gyms these days play commercial hits in the background which is the worst type of music to listen to whilst working out. I can never understand how anyone can find playlists that consist of Katie Perry, Little Mix and worst of all, Coldplay motivating. Throw the open roofed spin room next door into the mix, where slightly more motivating music is played and you’ve got yourself a complete mash up of noise. How can anyone possibly concentrate when you have all that going
In my first few blog posts I’ve focused mainly on exercises you tend to do in the gym. However lots of people I’ve been talking to say they really want to get fit but don’t have the confidence to go to a gym. I’ve also found that a lot of busy mums or older folk would prefer to work out in the comfort and privacy of their own home which is why HIIT is such a great activity to learn about. HIIT stands for; High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) You may have also heard of Sprint Interval Training (SIT) which is the
The idea for this post came about the other day after my mate text me about going to the gym. It was then that I thought about the importance of mates in the gym and how they can inspire you to not skip your session and hit that new personal best. Sometimes getting yourself motivated to go to the gym is hard. Especially in Britain where the rain is heavy, the wind is bitter and the sun is just something you read. When you’ve finished work and you’re tired and exhausted, the last thing on your mind is going to the
For those of you who haven’t been an avid gym goer throughout the colder months and are only just starting to think about getting bigger for the summer, here are three powerful exercises you can do to help you look more muscly this season. Body Weight Pull Ups There are multiple types of pull ups you can try. This is a wide grip pull up. For this, your hands need to be positioned as far apart on the handles as possible before letting your arms lift you off of the floor. This is the hardest of all the pull ups to achieve, but if
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