26th November 2020 | Exercise |
Today we discuss one of the most enduring misconceptions about exercise – the idea that children lifting weights will have their growth stunted. You might have been told this when you were a child. Maybe you told this to someone else. You probably passed this idea...
10th August 2020 | Exercise, Fitness Industry |
Today we talk about CrossFit and injury. CrossFit is one of the most popular, and divisive, exercise modes of recent years. No one seems to have a moderate opinion – it seems to inflame passion both for and against it. The controversial nature of the CrossFit creator...
12th July 2020 | Exercise |
How do personal trainers prescribe exercise for weight loss? You would think this is the simplest question for a personal trainer to answer. Is it effective to do weights training for weight loss? But we’ve mentioned this before. Put 100 personal trainers in a room,...
26th April 2020 | Exercise, Nutrition |
“Change your water, change your life” This is the claim made of Kangen Water, a product (sold via independent distributors) which changes the pH of water. They recommend drinking water that is more alkaline for better health. But does alkaline water really work? In...
15th April 2020 | Exercise |
We’re all looking for an edge when we train. Whether you want to get stronger, fitter, or faster, a shortcut sounds good! So what if you could wear a “performance mouthpiece” when you train – like a mouthguard – and improve your...
28th December 2019 | Exercise |
You may have seen vibration machines before in the gym. You can stand, squat or sit on them, or perform any number of other exercises or poses as part of your training. The platform vibrates, and depending on who you listen to, this gives you a number of benefits. You...
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