It sounds too good to be true but research proves that interval training could be your secret weapon in fighting the flab! Just 4 rounds of 30 second sprint intervals with 30 second rest periods has been found to be better at stripping fat than a 45 minute run
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 If you’re looking to reduce body fat, and you’d LOVE a six pack, then this article is for you!
‘Well I go to the gym around 3-4 times a week, some cardio on a few machines, then a bit of weights, but I’m not seeming to get any results, what’s going ... READMORE
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Low Rep Training - Is it for me?
Looking to increase strength, size, power and mass? Then it’s time to consider Low Rep Training. By performing 1-5 Reps of an exercise, we can increase the weight, and work in the higher region of our 1 Rep Max (1RM). Training at... READMORE
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 Your back pain may simply be a sign of dehydration
Back pain is very common and is an increasing condition within the UK. According to a survey published in 2000 almost half the population of the UK (49%) report low back pain lasting for at least 24 hours at some point ... READMORE
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 Build Muscle, Drop Fat, Get a Powerbag or Sandbag! So you're looking to sculpt a lean physique, but still looking to pack on muscle? Look no further than Sandbags and Powerbags, two of the most functional, versatile options around. Throw it, Swing it, ... READMORE
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 Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Active Recovery: Exercising can be painful. Most of all if you never really sticks regularly to this practice. But also for the fit ones, who either cross train or change/upgrade the stress to the body. In either ways the ... READMORE
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 This is Tyre Training, if you’re looking to strip body fat and pack on some real muscle, read on! Before we go into a training plan, this is what you can achieve, by pushing yourself with Tyre Training; - Real Functional ... READMORE
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 Most men, myself included, spend their early training years neglecting their legs in favour of chest and bicep work. But training one half of the body is as daft as it sounds, for four main reasons:* Looking like a lightbulb isn't impressive in any way! In order to attain a complete physique all muscles of ... READMORE
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 This is the Ultimate World Cup Workout with Marco at Epic Gym London, all you need is a few footballs to get in great shape.Two Ball Plank Advanced exercise: Excellent to increase stability and core strength. The first big challenge is to set yourself up in balanced position on the ... READMORE
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 Rob Riches Epic Workout.A whIle back, when I was plannIng a trIp to London from LA where I'm currently lIvIng at the moment, to attend the Bodypower Expo In BIrmIngham, I was excIted to be asked to do a photo shoot at a brand new prIvate gym In North London ... READMORE
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 Julio tells Final Fitness how his experimental training for Ironman is going. This is hardcore.2 weeks ago...So, last week we ran our 6th marathon in 6 consecutive weeks. I'm afraid I have lost Gareth for no.7 as he says he will benefit form a week of rest. Sensible chap, really. ... READMORE
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 Why yoga ? In the west we commonly refer to yoga as the physical postures (asana), but it also comprises: breathing (pranayama), relaxation (savasana), diet (satvic), meditation (dhyana). The emphasis on the physical part has given rise to the perception that yoga consists only of asana practice. A more ... READMORE
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 By Chris Hall - BA Hons, DipPT & Nutrition, PIMST, BioSignature level 2, PICP 1 Across January I was hooked on a show called ‘My BigFat Diet Show’. For those of you who missed it, it wasabout a group of women setting out to drop dress size inonly two weeks by ... READMORE
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 FF. Andi we wanted to ask you a few questions about your fitness as we know your in great shape and love keeping healthy and fit, but has this always been the case, and when you were at school has sport been a part of your life.AP. At school I was in ... READMORE
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 This resistance session is designed to increase both width and thickness in the back (Latissimus Dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids, and teres major & minor). It consists of both compound and isolation exercises and a mixture of bilateral and unilateral movements. Bilateral movements involve both right and left working at the same ... READMORE
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 This resistance session is designed to increase both size and strength in the legs (quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings). It consists of both compound and isolation exercises and a mixture of bilateral and unilateral movements. Bilateral movements involve both legs working at the same time and unilateral movements are when we ... READMORE
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 Stefano Chiriaco is a leading Kettlebell expert in the UK. As Personal Trainer of the Year 2009, let’s hear what he has to say about them!
There has been much debate as to where Kettlebells originated. However, what cannot be disputed is that it is one of the most ancient forms of ... READMORE
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 For those of you who don’t have hours to spare in the gym, I have devised a get fit in a flash workout. You really can sculpt tone and slim with this quick and basic training routine. This compact workout encompasses 10 one minute exercises, each performed consecutively with little ... READMORE
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 High intensity interval training (HIIT) 10-20 minutesHIIT consists of short burst of high intensity work followed by a recovery period for example 1 min high intensity 1.30 min recovery. The benefit of this is to boost the metabolism by increasing your heart rate quickly. This method is also more physically ... READMORE
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 If you don't have time to go to the gym and you want to workout at home, all you need is a chair to get a full body workout. We will go through a few different exercises that you can do using any chair you can find.1. Biceps curl - ... READMORE
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If you don't have time to go to the gym and you want to workout at home, all you need is a chair to get a full body workout. We will go through a few different exercises that you can do using any chair you can find.1. Biceps curl - ... READMORE
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 If your someone who dose not want to go to the gym to get fit, there is still hope. Have a look at the Final Fitness Park workout.Being outside in the fresh air will have a positive effect on any workout. If you are starting out on your fitness adventure ... READMORE
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 Compound vs. isolation: We've seen it all. From the bodybuilders and trainers who perform tons of isolation work for the biceps, to those who do none at all, preferring instead to skip the curls and stick to chin-ups.And here's the interesting thing: After a while they all have some pretty ... READMORE
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 Most of you reading this will fall into cardio (CV) or weights (Resistance) camp. Some of you may do both. It’s common for both groups to debate which one is better for fat loss and weights are for packing on muscle. Is that true? Is weight training and cardio ideal ... READMORE
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 The ‘HARD GAINER’ is typically thin with low levels of muscle as well as body fat. . They usually have a very high metabolism and you have trouble putting on weight. One of the main downfalls of ‘hard gainers’ is they train to much. Your body is expending a lot ... READMORE
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 Training When I'm training for a shoot/competition I generally train using a 6 day split (rather than the usual weekly split) 2 days on 1 day off. I find having a day off every 2 days enables me to maintain intensive focus mentally and stops me from burning myself out physically, ... READMORE
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 No journey is too long or too hard once you find what you had been looking for! Each journey, each step begins with a thought process so start by thinking positive. Think BIG and work hard and you will achieve HUGE ! In early 1965 Bruce Lee emerged in superb physical ... READMORE
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 Muscle cramps range in intensity from a slight twitch or tic to severe pain. A cramped muscle can feel rock-hard and last a few seconds to several minutes or longer. It is not uncommon for cramps to ease up and then return several times before they go away entirely.What Causes ... READMORE
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Issue 6. Cover - Photographer - Moritz Stragholz