If you suffer from tight calf muscles, you’re not alone. Whilst it’s usually harmless, this common complaint can be caused by several things such as sitting for long periods, overuse and sometimes injury. If tightness to the back of your lower leg isn’t addressed, it can affect the mobility of the foot and ankle …
The great thing I find about stability ball exercises is that they can be done pretty much anywhere, whether that’s in your local gym or at home. This small, cost-effective piece of equipment isn’t just for working the abdominal muscles, there’s a range of movements you can perform making them very versatile and a …
People have many different goals when going to the gym. These can range from improving their fitness levels, losing weight or building muscle. There are many terms thrown around; bodybuilding, powerlifting, strength training, weight training, resistance training, anaerobic exercise, being just a few. But do they all mean the same thing? Often they’re used …
The triceps brachii are a group of muscles that run down the back of your upper arm which are responsible for extending and straightening the arm at the elbow joint whilst helping to provide stability to the shoulder. Whenever you perform weight bearing exercises such as push ups, bench presses or other repetitive movements such …
As the sport of bodybuilding continues to grow in popularity amongst women, so to do the number of categories that women can choose to compete in. No matter what category you choose, whether it’s figure, physique or bikini, significant preparation is required to become stage ready. This includes bulking, where sufficient weight training and …
Regular exercise is important for everyone, including those with physical disabilities. Strength training is not only beneficial for mental health, but it can also make daily activities easier to undertake giving independence to those with limited mobility. Aside from upper body strength training, including a range of leg exercises will help to increase …
Performing the front lever exercise is no easy task. It requires significant strength and skill but once you’ve progressed to performing this move with good form, you’ll build a huge amount of strength to your core, upper back, arms and shoulders. Getting to that point though can take a bit of time. You’ll need …
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body and needs to be able to sustain weight loads of up to 10 times your body weight. It’s what’s known as a synovial joint, which means it undertakes a lot of movement with a wide range of motion. Day to day, your knee joints …
Your ankles, together with your feet, are the very foundation of your body. Collectively, they allow you to perform activities such as walking, running, and balancing on one leg. They are designed to take significant impact forces but, if you have weak ankles this can result in several injuries such as sprains and fractures. …
Due to our lifestyles, it’s common for people to complain of stiff joints resulting in aches and pains and a limited range of movement to their joints. This means that all too often many people are searching for stretching and mobility exercises to increase their range of motion and improve their flexibility looking for ways …