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Food and how it affects our fitness journey
Having an understanding of food can help better the way we think about our eating habits
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LPHC
Lumbo pelvic hip complex.
Probably most known as “the core”. What is widely known as the abdominal muscles, the core in truth is made up of the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine, pelvis and the hips, as well as the abdominal muscles.
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HIIT me with it!
What is HIIT training?
HIIT – High intensity interval training is a form of cardiovascular exercise, alternating short periods of intense anaerobic bursts and less intense recovery periods. The aim is to challenge yourself to work to your near max for short bursts of time. Unlike sustained cardio, Hiit is designed to push your body as hard as you can with active or non-active rest.
Intervals can range from between 10 seconds to eight minutes of exercise. This training method is not subjected to just cardio, Some HIIT sessions use weights for short periods of time.
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Pilates For Men
Pilates. It is my answer to everything nowadays. I believe it should form part of everyone’s basic training. But as a pilates instructor for the last 7 years, I have wondered why are so few men doing Pilates?
In conversations, I generally hear one of the following three reasons.
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Setting goals the SMART way
Setting a new goal means you are setting yourself up to succeed. Without goals, we lack focus and direction. Direction provides a destination to somewhere rather than moving through the motion. This will trigger new behaviours and motivation as you have something to work towards.
If you are a beginner, aiming for 1-2 goals would be a sufficient starter. For advanced trainers, you may want to think about setting 2-3 goals.
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Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition of inflammation of the fascia ( a thick, fibrous band of tissue) that runs from your heel bone to your toes and supports the arch of your foot. Inflammation of the fascia can cause pain, a stabbing sensation, around the heel and arch of the foot. Overactive muscles, such as the gastrocnemius and soleus, can cause stress in the plantar fascia.
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