Jack’s Blog
What is functional strength training?
It is about getting stronger across your body’s movement patterns, rather than just body parts. It improves athletic qualities like strength, power, stability and mobility. That gives it huge carry over to sport. It’s not just for sports...
Understand what core training is (and how to do it)
What are the core muscles? Look at the right image... Think of your rib cage and then your pelvis. Your core is made up of the...
Does cardio kill gains? Do it right and it won’t
‘Cardio kills gains.’ It’s the gym bro myth that will not die. The statement has been around for decades and it’s one that many...
Learn the 90/90 stretch: Eliminate tight hips
The benefits of the 90/90 stretch If your hips are stiff, pinchy or just not moving well, start with the 90/90 stretch. There is...
LIIT workouts: Get fitter and recover faster
Low Intensity Interval Training (LIIT) is a cardio workout that has repeated bouts of “low intensity” exercises combined with...
Landmine Squat: A joint friendly alternative to barbell back squats
It's leg day and squats are up! You hit the rack, slide a couple of light plates on either end of a barbell and proceed to...