The disruption of the fitness industry Over the past decade a number of disrupting factors have changed how the fitness industry operates; as a result, the question becomes where is the best place to exercise: a health club, fitness studio or home? Disruptive forces Technology From wearables like trackers and hear-rate monitors to streaming services that … [Read more...]
Trigger Point Therapy GRID STK Foam Roller
There is some debate about whether myofascial release is one hundred per cent effective; what is not up for debate is that using the GRID STK Foam Roller by Trigger Point can help reduce tightness or soreness in a variety of your muscles. If you’re a fan of the TRX grid roller then you’ll love the GRID STK because it’s a hand-held foam roller that allows you to place pressure … [Read more...]
3 Ways Exercise is the Fountain of Youth, Pt. 1
Exercise is THE Fountain of Youth; part I Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Let’s face it, growing older is inevitable. Rather than simply sitting back and letting the aging process take its toll, exercise can reduce the effects of aging and actually be the secret to the ever elusive fountain of youth. Here are … [Read more...]
TRX Suspension Trainer
To be perfectly honest when this product first hit the market in the mid-2000s my initial reaction was, “Meh.” From a distance it doesn’t the idea of hanging off of a set of handles was a bit of a head-scratcher but the first time I actually head on to the TRX Suspension Trainer and did some exercises it immediately made sense. The TRX Suspension Trainer was develop by … [Read more...]
SKLZ SpeedSac
Pulling a weighted sled can be an effective way to increase acceleration speed. One challenge of many traditional sleds is that they can be loaded with a lot of weight, however research suggests that approximately 10% of bodyweight is most effective for creating an overload that can result in faster acceleration times. Using a traditional sled is great for increasing strength … [Read more...]