Fitness
Webster and Tiler Selected for British Olympic Weightlifting Team
Team GB has announced that British weightlifters Rebekah Tiler and Sonny Webster will be making their Olympic debut in Rio de Janeiro. Teen sensation Rebekah Tiler is due to compete in the women’s -69kg category, while Sonny Webster, 22, will fly the flag for Great Britain in the men’s -94kg division. 17-year-old Tiler, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, is set to
Why Doing Glute Bridges Will Never Help Your Squat
The glute bridge and hip thrust are assistance exercises often used in an effort to strengthen the glutes for the squat. They are also utilized in the world of rehabilitation for “underactive” glutes. The aim of this article is to break down the functional mechanics
You’re Not an Elite Athlete, So Stop Acting Like One
Absorbed into the screen of your computer, you sit in silence and watch the flawless execution of a rep. The seemingly effortless move from start to finish has your mind searching for answers. Like a voyeur, you keep scrolling through the wonder world of the
Why and How Tactical Athletes Need to Lift to Pass Selection
Boot camps are an attempt to replicate the demands of military training. They are accessible to anyone and everyone. But what does it really take to become part of the British Army (or the military of any country) ? Does a boot camp address the
When It Comes to Exercise, Different People Get Different Results
Are you not getting results from your exercise program? Here’s what you can do that is backed by science. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise. Two people doing the same workouts may get very different results. One person might work hard in the gym
What Is The Best Way to Burn Calories In 30 Minutes?
Maybe I should have entitled this article, The Best Normally-Engaged in Calorie-burning Activities Per Unit of Time. After all, you could burn many calories by insanely walking up and down flights of stairs all day until you eventually collapse at some point. That would not