Here are a few basic exercises to start with hurdles. Use a 6” hurdle to start and progress to a 12” hurdle. (6” Hurdle from 360 Athletics) Start with 1 hurdle and work on mastering the following exercises back and forth. Do 2 sets of the following for about 10-20 seconds each. After you’ve mastered [...]
Your metabolism is made up of number of factors. You burn a certain amount of energy just by keeping your body alive. The number of calories you need to keep your body functioning is called your resting metabolic rate. Your RMR involves the energy required for pumping blood, breathing, repairing body tissues and other operating functions. [...]
Agility training isn’t just for athletes. It’s a great way to improve your speed, coordination, balance and get a good cardiovascular workout. Agility training is easy and fun to do and you don’t need much equipment. The basic equipment required for agility training includes: 1. An agility ladder, 4m-8m 2. Hurdles, 6” to start, build [...]
We get a lot of customers who are looking to lose weight specifically around their midsections. Unfortunately, purchasing an Ab Roller or Ab Wheel isn’t going to help lose that fat!! These tools are great for toning and building muslce, but any flattening effects will still be covered by a layer of fat. Spot reduction simply [...]
Warming up is so important in preparing the body for the demands of physical activity. I know a lot of people skip warm-ups and I do sometimes as well, but it’s never a good idea! Warms up should be dynamic and specific, mimicking the movements to come. Warms up should start with simple movements and [...]
No one wants to be stressed and obsessed with diet, exercise or life. The key is balance and how to find it. For me, over the years of sports, the gym, nutritional changes and life in general, I’ve found it’s easiest to live day to day. Workout hard, eat right for the most part, and [...]
If you’ve got the space at home, the absolute best home gym you can purchase is the Inspire M4. This gym is packed full of really cool features that are functional, motivating, and safe. This gym is a true hybrid gym, it’s a functional trainer yet has all the traditional exercise options that you could [...]
There are a lot of words and terms in the fitness world that can be confusing. Here are some definitions and examples of some common health and fitness words. Concentric Contraction: This type of muscle contraction occurs during the lifting phase of any muscle movement when the muscle fibres shorten. When you do a bicep curl, come out [...]
