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Fructose Can Make You Obese and Leads to Type 2 Diabetes

16 Feb, 2021 | Blog, Nutrition

Did you know that Type 2 Diabetes and fructose are directly linked? I’ve talked to so many people over the past year that have gone onto these juice diets, so I thought I’d take the time to set the record straight about how healthy they really are. Some people claim...

Stand-on-the-Band Kettlebell Swing

3 Dec, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs

This is an advanced level kettlebell swing that will help take your hip thrusting power to the next level. WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? Gym rats working at an intermediate-advanced level that have already mastered the standard swing. Females should be able to swing a...

Stand-on-the-Band Single Arm Dumbbell Row

27 Nov, 2020 | Blog, Exercises - Back, Exercises - Unique

I’ve tweaked this classic dumbbell row to accommodate more resistance for home training routines. I'm not saying that I'm first to think of it, but I'm definitely the coolest, 😀 WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? Anyone can use this exercise at any level of your fitness...

Stand-on-the-Band DB Goblet Squat

22 Nov, 2020 | Blog, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

This is a cool lil' hack for goblet squats! If you're training at home with minimal equipment and find it difficult to increase your resistance when squatting, then here's a nifty way around it. WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? If you've been training for at least a few...

Single Arm Twisting Bulgarian Squat

15 Sep, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

DB Z-Press

15 Sep, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders

Swim Kicks

15 Sep, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core

WHAT ARE SWIM KICKS? Swim kicks is a beginners level abdominal exercise that targets rectus and transverse abdominis. WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? if you are just starting out in training then swim kicks are a great way to build some foundation core strength. More...

Sit-in-the-Band Z Press

24 Aug, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders, Exercises - Unique

Ankle Stretches & Drills for Mobility

17 Aug, 2020 | Blog, Exercises - Unique, Science, Videos

Back at you with some ankle stretches & drills to improve your function ability. Poor flexibility of the ankle can thwart your gains from squats, so it’s an issue that should be addressed, especially if you are new to training. Squatting deep engages glutes, which are...

Starfish Plank – Core Balance

15 Aug, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Core, Exercises - Unique

Improve your core balance with Starfish Planks by watching the video at the far bottom. As you will see, this is not an exercise that you would often see used in the gym, or given by instructors, but I love it! WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE AND WHEN? Intermediate -...