Tag: Gymnastics

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

A Reason To Train – Why I Started Gymnastics And How It Has Changed My Training

Gymnastics, just one of those things I never thought I would identify with!   If you don’t have a reason to train, you will struggle to keep at it, if you have a reason to apply your strength to improve something else, to get better at a sport or something, you will turn up to… Continue reading A Reason To Train – Why I Started Gymnastics And How It Has Changed My Training

How To Planche – Planche Progression Exercises – Part 1

Frog Stands are great for building locked arm strength in the Planche

If you have never seen a full planche, it is difficult to imagine the amount of strength involved in executing it.   The Planche is essentially a horizontal handstand, like a press up but with your feet off the floor, so you are holding yourself up on your hands alone.   Trust me when I… Continue reading How To Planche – Planche Progression Exercises – Part 1