How To Improve Running Economy - Drills and Exercises When running, be it long, a marathon, or short distance, a 100m sprint, the intention is to run in a straight line. To do this we need to ensure we are running as efficiently as possible. In...
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There was a time when cardio was all the rage. It was the center of the fitness industry for decades, but oh how times have changed! Today, muscle is coveted. And fairly recently, for the first time, women strive for the athletic, muscular look of an...
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Over my years in the wellness industry I’ve spoken to many people who came to me wanting to change their fitness and health but haven’t taken a step toward starting a program with me here at Performance Ground. And do you know the number one objection...
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You want to succeed, right? You have the desire to exercise and eat in a way that will cause you to lose weight and/or get fit, don’t you? I know I do! So why is it SO HARD to actually make it happen? When someone starts out...
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There was a time years ago I fell into this trap. I saw someone on social media who looked how I wanted to look. I wanted to know EXACTLY what she did - workouts, meal plan, supplements, etc so I could do it too. And I...
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Skipping Rope Tricks Tutorial Skipping rope… Jump rope… whatever you would like to call it, comes with more benefits than you may think and are both health and performance related. In this article, we talk about how to skip properly and reveal some skipping rope tricks. THE...
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Front Rack Mobility Exercises To Improve Your Front Squat Front rack position is a fantastic tool to utilise in training. However, for so many people, it can be difficult to firstly, get into a good position and secondly, feel comfortable enough to progressive loads. In today’s...
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Training Tips To Improve Your Bench Press The bench press is one of the fundamental exercises in the weight room. It is a favourite of the physique driven gym goers and the athlete alike. The NFL Combine uses the bench press as a test of upper...
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Primal Movements For Athletes To Improve Athleticism Using primal movements is becoming a popular and extremely effective way to condition your body and the funny thing is, it isn’t new. This training modality has been around for quite a while within martial art forms, dance and gymnastics....
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Science Based Diet For Building Muscle Building muscle has its own meaning to each individual. More muscle could mean more force therefore, a greater ability to lift more weight. It could also have a purely aesthetic meaning or be specific to improving at a sport or...
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