Structuring a Beginner-Intermediate Gym Programme You want to get fit and have thought about joining a gym, but how do you know what to do? Which exercises to perform, how many sets/reps? I’ll explain my favourite programme formats for beginners and how to write your...
The squat is one of the most popular gym exercises. Here I go through the movement fundamentals and some common errors that I see. 1. Break at the knees and hips together. The skill of squatting is maintaining balance across your foot throughout the descent and...
Growing up, I was never ‘sporty’ and it was only about 4 years ago that a friend introduced me to weight training. I still remember how intimidated and out of place I felt at the time, with absolutely no clue what I was doing! But I persevered – and having spent the...