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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 Do Inverted Hangs

Inverted Hangs are literally where you are hanging upside down from the bar. Think hanging handstands. This means that you are only above the bar from the waist. Inverted Hangs are a great way to build muscle tension and isometric strength through the back and front of the body. Hangs like this will also work… Continue reading How To Do Inverted Hangs

Train Live With Us – 28 Days Of Training Live On Meerkat App

Not too long ago a few mobile video streaming apps turned up out of nowhere, and I thought it might be fun to give it a try! In 4 weeks my training partner is going on holiday somewhere sunny and he wants to get ripped before he goes. Sure he wants a bit… Continue reading Train Live With Us – 28 Days Of Training Live On Meerkat App

The Biggest Mistake I Made When I Started Training And How I Am Fixing It – Why You Need To Be Tracking Your Training

Recently I have been getting a lot of questions about how to start calisthenics, people often find it difficult to get started when they can only do the basic exercises. There are a few things to focus on when you’re training: Nutrition – You gotta eat well to really see a difference… Continue reading The Biggest Mistake I Made When I Started Training And How I Am Fixing It – Why You Need To Be Tracking Your Training

Never Plateau – How Calisthenics Will Help You Overcome Every Training Obstacle

Front levers don't come easy but we waneed to help you never plateau

One of the biggest struggles people come across in their training is the dreaded plateau, where you get to a certain point in your development, and suddenly everything stops. No matter how hard you try you just don’t seem to be getting any further. Front levers don’t come easy but we will… Continue reading Never Plateau – How Calisthenics Will Help You Overcome Every Training Obstacle

The Fundamental Movements – Understanding How Our Body Moves

Biased pull ups are a strict pulling exercise

There are very few movements our muscles and joints will allow us to make. To develop total body control, you need to work each of the fundamental movements. If you are only working one, or neglecting one of these movement types your body will lose balance and your posture and overall strength will suffer.… Continue reading The Fundamental Movements – Understanding How Our Body Moves

Get Flexible – The Importance Of Stretching

Stretching will help improve flexibility and prevent injury

Stretching is one of the most important things you can do when training. If you aren’t stretching before you start training you are likely to injure yourself. When you are doing calisthenics, it is even more important to stretch because you are using your entire body to train. Stretching will help improve flexibility… Continue reading Get Flexible – The Importance Of Stretching

How To Get Started With Calisthenics – A Simple Starting Point

Dipping is a great tricep and chest exercise and a step above press ups

So you want to start calisthenics training, but you just don’t know where to begin? Maybe you haven’t done any training in a while and want to get back into shape without the gym? It can be kind of overwhelming to look at people doing advanced exercises. Let’s face it, you just don’t know how… Continue reading How To Get Started With Calisthenics – A Simple Starting Point