Why is working out so hard when you are returning from injury and pain? We unpackage the link between brain and body, and how to form new habits from positive experiences.

Attitude vs ability. In this article, we discuss why attitude is an important fitness level factor to consider, and how positive and negative attitudes affect your fitness results.

It’s official. Strength training helps to prevent cognitive decline. This article discusses the connection between your muscles and your brain.

If you want a healthy mind, then aim for a healthy body. We discuss the brain-changing benefits of exercise and why an active body creates an active mind.

In this article, we answer the question, “How does exercise improve confidence?” We also examine the link between general physical preparedness and self-confidence.

You can’t improve what you don’t measure, which is why it is crucial to track fitness progress. We examine the best way to track your fitness progress.

Okay, you have long-term fitness goals you want to achieve. How do you do this? Use these seven tips to create a sustainable exercise plan, that’s how.

High-intensity training vs low-intensity training. We explain the differences, and why many people get it wrong – and show you how you can get it right to improve your general physical preparedness.

If you’re here, you’ve probably heard of the term overtraining. It’s become quite the buzzword in the fitness industry, however it’s not quite as common as you’d think. Overtraining is a serious condition that results from high intensity training and the inability to recover from recurrent stress. Now this isn’t something that happens after a few training sessions. Overtraining is the result of repeatedly overloading the body over the course of several months and in some cases even years. 

When you are training or exercising, it’s important to build in rest and recovery time. Understand the stress, recovery, adaptation cycle and you’ll achieve your long-term fitness goals.

Why is cross-training for athletes important? We examine the benefits of cross-training, the precautions to take, and how to build an effective cross-training program.

What is GPP? We explain why general physical preparation is crucial to athletes, and others, who want to sustain their physical performance at its peak and live a better-quality life.

What are biomotor abilities? How do they affect you, and what is the connection between biomotor abilities in sport and general physical preparedness?

The Kettlebell Goblet Squat is an excellent full-body exercise that primarily targets the lower body. We answer all your questions about goblet squats and show you how to perfect this foundational kettlebell exercise.

Kettlebell swings. Sore lower back. Do they go together? Here’s why kettlebell swings can be good for your back, and how to avoid lower back pain.

The Russian Kettlebell Swing is an excellent full-body exercise. We answer all your questions about Russian KB swings and show you how to perfect this explosive exercise.

Do you need to train your core muscles? What is the importance of core strength for athletes (and non-athletes)? How do you know your core muscles need training?

The one kettlebell single-leg deadlift. Romanian style. A great, fun exercise, with multiple benefits. But how do you do it, and what mistakes should you avoid?

Do you want to develop a dancer workout plan that improves you as a dancer? Then you must work out across these six exercise categories.

Are you a dancer? Do you experience ankle injury or pain? These foot and ankle strengthening exercises for dancers are the foundation to taking your dancing to the next level.