Why strength train?

Strength training is not just for guys wanting to bulk up. It is important for everyone, regardless of age. Incorporating regular strength training into your fitness program will increase your lean muscle mass, which in turn will allow your body to burn calories more efficiently which will result in a reduction of body fat. As [...]

Anaerobic exercise: what it is and why you want it

Most people already know about aerobic training and what it does for your body, however not enough people know about anaerobic exercise or incorporate it into their exercise routine. Let’s look at why you should. The word ‘anaerobic’ means ‘without oxygen’. Anaerobic exercise is performed at high intensity over a short period of time. Examples [...]

Assessing body composition

Depending on your gym or personal trainer you may have your body composition assessed in a few different ways. The two most popular calculations are BMI and waist to hip measurements. Personally, I don’t ‘automatically’ do either of these calculations because, depending on the client, it can have a negative effect on their attitude and [...]