What is the Best Exercise?

What is the Best Exercise? Richard Kelly 23rd September 2019 In the past six months I have been asked more than once what the best exercise is.  The short answer is, of course, that there isn’t one.  The long answer is that the best exercise for you is dependent on your own phase of training […]

Is bodyweight training right for you?

Richard Kelly doing pushups

Is Bodyweight Training Right for You? Richard Kelly 16th September 2019 There is a widespread belief that bodyweight training is easier than weight training.  This is due to the fact that there is less equipment and therefore it sounds easier.  The result of this is an expectation that push ups and bodyweight squats are easier […]

Resistance training: the best way to burn fat

Resistance training: the best way to burn fat Richard Kelly 2nd September 2019 For many people this statement would appear somewhat controversial or even counter-intuitive.  How can a style of exercise designed to build muscle also be your best means to burn fat? The facts are quite clear on fat burning.  In the short term […]

Core Blimey

Core Blimey Richard Kelly 6th September 2019 When should you focus on functional core work versus the superficial abs? ‘I want a six pack.’ ‘I’d like a toned, firm tummy.’ ‘I want to do exercises that lose weight from my middle.’ ‘I hurt my back pulling my suitcase off the carousel at the airport.’ ‘I’d […]

Do you even overhead press?

Richard Kelly Workout 1

Do You Even Overhead Press? Richard Kelly 2nd September 2019 A couple of weeks ago we looked at the bench press and discussed its value in training.  One of the most underrated and under-utilised exercises is the overhead press.  Although we do see a lot more overhead pressing work in gyms these days, it is […]

In defence of the deadlift

In Defence of the Deadlift Richard Kelly 26th August 2019 If you listen to podcasts you are probably aware of Joe Rogan.  And if you listen to Joe Rogan you probably heard strongman Robert Oberst make the claim that if he didn’t have to deadlift for his sport he would completely avoid them, because deadlifts […]

The Basics: The Push Up

Richard Kelly doing pushups

The Basics: The Push Up Richard Kelly 19th August 2019 Just as the squat is seen as the go to staple for the lower body, the push up is seen as the staple for the upper body. The number of times I hear excuses for not being able to do them is high, but that […]

How to squat well

How to squat Richard Kelly 12th August 2019 Over the next four weeks we’re going to look at the basics of four main movements and the correct execution, and if you are a subscriber we’ll be looking at some additional aspects on each of these movements to really increase your progress! To begin, we’ll look […]

Opinion Piece: Motivation is Bunk

ADD TITLE OF BLOG POST ADD AUTHORS NAME / DATE / A lot of people a lot of the time tell me they need to be in the right mood for exercise. What this translates to meaning is that they need to be in an almost hyper state of eagerness to have the motivation required […]

The Benefits of the Vitamin D

The Benefits of Vitamin D Richard Kelly 22nd July 2019 Now the weather has largely turned better and the sun is here it’s an apt time to discuss the benefits of Vitamin D, which can be found in sunshine: Health of Teeth and Bones Health of immune System Health of Nervous System Improved Cognitive Function […]

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