MoreThanLifting Podcast Episode 3: Cardiovascular Fitness, Endurance & HIIT Training

In The MoreThanLifting Podcast Episode 3, Rhys and Chris discuss cardiovascular fitness, endurance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT). Also Chris runs a marathon – probably whilst recording –  and we find out why Zombies are inevitably going to be the only reason you need to do any long distance running.   [two_column_block style=”1″] [content1][/content1] [content2][/content2]… Continue reading MoreThanLifting Podcast Episode 3: Cardiovascular Fitness, Endurance & HIIT Training

More Than Lifting Podcast Episode 2: Movement Fundamentals, Low Level Drills & How To Get Started With Bodyweight Training Properly

In the More Than Lifting Podcast Episode 2, we talk about movement fundamentals & low level drills to get you started with bodyweight training. In the previous episode we discussed movement prep and mobility, in here we get on the bar and start moving around. We also cover legs and core training.     What Are… Continue reading More Than Lifting Podcast Episode 2: Movement Fundamentals, Low Level Drills & How To Get Started With Bodyweight Training Properly

How To Handstand

You can master the handstand quickly with nervous system training

Handstands used to be so easy. When you were a kid, handstands just didn’t seem like much of a challenge. I remember there was a boy at my school who could walk around on his hands forever. I used to be kinda jealous of that to be honest.   Check out the Complete Beginner’s Guide… Continue reading How To Handstand

The Importance Of Developing Locked Arm Strength

In a lot of the calisthenics exercises you need to use straight or locked arms. It is really really important you develop this locked arm strength as you progress or you will find it very difficult to develop it later on.     When you are training things like L Sits, Leg Raises, Levers and… Continue reading The Importance Of Developing Locked Arm Strength

The Planche Challenge – How I Plan On Beating My Gymnastics Friends To Planche

Last night I was training for an up and coming gymnastics competition I have decided to compete in – despite having done gymnastics less than a year.     One of the more experienced guys had come back after a few weeks off and he was telling me about his new training targets, mastering the… Continue reading The Planche Challenge – How I Plan On Beating My Gymnastics Friends To Planche