June 15, 2017 2 min read We’ve previously spoken about the benefits of doing power exercises on the blog and how it can help develop strength, speed and your overall aesthetic appearance. We mainly covered the training through plyometric exercises, however you can also incorporate ‘sled training’ to develop the muscles in your lower body,[Read More]
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Is a 225 lbs Bench Press Good? (Real Talk) | NOOB GAINS
Of all the exercises out there, the bench press seems to have permeated into the mainstream culture more so than any other. “How much do you bench?” That’s a question anyone who’s even remotely serious about working out will have heard or, more likely, even been asked themselves. What if we changed the question, though?[Read More]
How Music Influences Exercise – Octane: Blog
Many people like to listen to music during their workouts, whether in a group ex class, on a run or weight training. The style of music doesn’t matter – rock, pop, jazz, country or dance tunes – but it definitely should be what you enjoy. Music can be a powerful motivator, a welcome distraction, a[Read More]
Benefits Of Working Out In The Morning – Fitness and Power
Do you want to know how advantageous morning exercise is? Keep reading this article; here, you will read some great benefits of a morning workout. Talking about exercise, well, the best time is the one in which you can workout consistently. Starting your day with a morning workout is a fantastic way to make it[Read More]
FREE Home Training Workout Guide
FREE Home Training Workout Guide – Bare Performance Nutrition Skip to content We understand that many gyms and fitness facilities are currently closing or limiting the hours due to COVID-19. For many people this disrupts their normal workout routines, which enables them to stay strong and healthy. It is more important than ever to maintain[Read More]
Why TRX Is a Game Changer for Blind Athletes
Like many people, Jake Olson realized at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that something was missing from his life: a TRX Suspension Trainer. “It was right in the middle of when everything just got shut down and all the gyms were shut down. I love working out and was in a bad place with[Read More]
What You Must Know About Pelvic Health – Girls Gone Strong
Find the most up-to-date and helpful resources for tackling body image struggles, pre- & postnatal training issues, and everything in between. Whether you’re a health and fitness professional looking to level up your knowledge or a woman wanting to feel stronger, fitter, and more confident, get the advice you can trust from the experts at[Read More]
The 5-Day Workout Routine And Split
Most of the workout routines I design are based around 3-day or 4-day splits. Why? Because 3-4 workouts per week tends to suit most people’s schedules, recovery capabilities, and personal preferences, and allows for an optimal training stimulus to be provided. But… what if you wanted to use a 5-day workout routine instead? Well, in[Read More]
How To Learn Proper Weight Lifting Form (And Why It’s So Important)
If you’re doing any sort of weight lifting workout involving free weight exercises, machine exercises, or body weight exercises, it’s important to always use proper form. In this article, I’m going to cover everything you need to know about why form is so important, and how to actually learn it. This includes… Why proper form[Read More]
6 Ways To Improve Your Grip Strength
Have you ever challenged yourself to get all your grocery bags from the car to the house in only one trip? I do this all the time, which usually means I’m grabbing five or six bags in each hand. Whether you consider it laziness or efficiency, you can’t deny it requires some serious grip strength![Read More]