Shoulder pain is extremely common and can be caused by a number of things including performing typical daily activities or heavy lifting. Whilst most ailments can be remedied with conservative treatments such as rest, ice packs and perhaps physical therapy exercises, in more extreme cases a surgical procedure is necessary. Rotator cuff injuries are common …
Whether you own a commercial gym or have your own home gym you’ve probably got a barbell or two. When it comes to Olympic bars and specialty bars, they can be quite a costly investment, so you’ll want to know how to store barbells to maximise their life, improve gym safety and keep them in …
A home gym is every fitness lover’s dream, and it’s not that difficult to achieve either. A home gym is a great way to utilize unused space in your home, whether that be a garage or any other spare room but can you put a home gym on a second floor? If the room you’re …
If you’re looking to increase strength to your hip muscles, you may want to consider the hip adductor machine. Commonly, adductor machines are dual purpose and will work both the hip adductor and hip abductor muscles. Adductors are inner thigh muscles and responsible for bringing the legs together and rotating the them inwards. Abductors are …
Pitchers play an important part in baseball. Tasked with throwing the ball at the catcher, pitching requires both skill and speed. The pitching motion doesn’t just entail fast arm speed to throw the ball. In order to generate enough force to aid with high speed throws, a number of lower body muscles come into play …
There are plenty of workout routines for overall chest development, helping you to build a defined and bigger chest. Cable crossovers, dumbbell flyes, diamond push-ups, and dumbbell bench press are some of the best chest exercises worth incorporating into your upper body strength training routine. The entire chest itself is made up of four muscles; …
When it comes to flooring for commercial gyms and home gym flooring, you’ll likely encounter many options ranging from the material, whether it’s tiles or rolls and the thickness. It’s important to remember that not only does it need to be durable, water resistant and long-lasting, it also needs to be thick enough to provide …
Weightlifting is a sport that demands not only brute strength but also precision, technique, and power. Among the sport’s most iconic and challenging lifts are squat clean and power clean. Both exercises are essential for developing explosive power, core strength, and muscle mass in the legs and upper body. But what sets these two lifts …
Are you living with mild scoliosis and looking for ways to lead a healthy and active lifestyle without exacerbating the condition? One effective solution is to incorporate strength based training into your exercise program. Physical activity is hugely beneficial for most people, regular workouts can make activities of daily living easier whilst improving cardiovascular health. …
Within the fitness world, boutique gyms, which are smaller and specialized fitness studios, have become popular amongst fitness enthusiasts. They offer a more personalized experience in an intimate setting with smaller group exercise classes and take a more hands-on approach to instruction. The trend toward personalized fitness is one of the main reasons for the …