Using resistance bands for resistance band exercises to help build strength and endurance Resisting. It’s usually a word grounded in deviance or counter-conformity, but in the world of fitness, resistance isn’t just miles from the above, it’s also exactly what you should be engaging with. But what do I mean by resistance exactly? Let’s say[…]
Author Archives: Gary Bright
Trailing running shoes, stability shoes, a specialist running shop… there’s a lot to consider when buying the right running shoes Running shoes should take a good bit of consideration. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to the finer details of that beyond aesthetics. The right running shoe is rather subjective, and that’s[…]
Finding the right running route popular (or unpopular) with other runners Running, for most, can be quite a private affair. Following popular routes that entail busy paths, other runners, lots of pedestrians and traffic can put us off the idea altogether. While some love the passive company, most prefer a discreet route. Running on busy[…]
Running routes aren’t always easy to find, so let’s make our own custom running routes and route planner now We all want to find the best route for our runs. It can be the difference between us smashing targets, breaking boundaries and giving us new direction… or falling off the map entirely and never setting[…]
Wireless headphones, portable sound quality, apple watch connectivity – there are a good few considerations for music and running, let’s break them down Think of your favourite track for a second. Does it draw your focus to a point where nothing else interferes? Does it inspire you, give you energy or motivation? If the answer[…]
Muscle mass is integral to athletic movements, so let’s make sure we identify when you begin to lose muscle mass Our legs are the supportive pillars to the strongest of buildings, or the sails to the fastest of ships. They’re integral to a whole bunch of athletic movements. While having muscular legs is of course[…]
Using top techniques for losing weight, making sure your weight loss efforts are worthwhile and losing those last 5 pounds You should lose weight. These words can be both pesky and demoralising, difficult and piercing. Ultimately, it’s down to you whether you want to accept them or not, yet vital that you realise the difference[…]
Using pre-workout supplements for pre-workout benefits and an increase in exercise performance Pre-workout can be a dangerous game. In the world of online reviews and options, you never know who you can trust. But it’s important to remember that with the right guidance and product reviewing, communities and company reputations, pre-workout, and other supplements can[…]
Becoming a budding fell runners target trainer with fell running techniques Fell running isn’t for the faint of heart. Crossing jagged terrains and slippery surfaces is always going to come with risks. From trail running to mountain running, fell running is essentially off-road running. While it may be easy to define, it’s a little less[…]
Stride length varies from runner to runner but increasing it increases time, distance and general performance So what does it take to increase stride length and why should we really be doing it? Running drills exist to improve stuff. That’s obvious, but if we’re wanting to improve our overall times, distances and biological fuel economy[…]