Stories
- The check that saves me from bad home gym purchasesThe one thing I check before buying any piece of home gym equipment is the space it will really occupy. I do not mean the neat product dimensions shown on a…
- Why I Keep Minimalist Shoes for Low Impact Leg DaysI keep a pair of minimalist shoes for sessions where the goal is controlled leg work rather than chasing heavy numbers. They give me a flatter, less padded…
- How I Prepare for Long Days on My FeetWhat I do differently on days when I know I will be on my feet a lot is fairly simple: I prepare before the first step, rather than trying to rescue tired legs…
- Using a wall to practise better shoulder press positioningI started using a wall to clean up my shoulder press technique after noticing that my ribs lifted whenever the dumbbells got heavy. The movement looked fine…
- My Go-To Way to Cool Down My Lats After Pull DayAfter a heavy pulling session, my lats usually feel worked rather than injured: warm, tight and slightly reluctant to let my shoulders move freely. Rows,…
- Why I Swapped Sit-Ups for the Hollow Body HoldI used to finish workouts with standard sit-ups because they were familiar, quick and easy to count. A few sets felt like proof that I had trained my abs. Over…
- How I Structure A Full Body Workout With Just A Pull Up Bar And RingsA pull-up bar and a pair of rings are enough for a surprisingly complete training session. The equipment is small, portable and useful for strength, control,…
- How I Avoid Shin Splints While Building Running DistanceIncreasing running distance sounds simple until the fronts or insides of the lower legs start complaining. I have found that shin splints usually arrive when I…
- Why a brisk post-dinner walk works for meMost nights, I put on my shoes soon after dinner and walk briskly for a short stretch around the neighbourhood. It is usually 15 to 25 minutes, long enough to…
- How I stay consistent with exercise when life gets chaotic and unpredictableConsistency sounds tidy when life is tidy. In reality, work deadlines, family commitments, poor sleep and sudden changes can knock a carefully planned fitness…