Resources discussing strength, health & well-being.

The Importance of Training Economy For Physical Health Programme Design

Training economy is one of the most important aspects of designing training protocols for health and wellness. In this article I will define what training economy is and discuss at length how to make good training decisions when dealing with limited time.

6 min read

Which is More Effective: Rowing Machine vs Elliptical

The rowing machine and the elliptical are very different tools when it comes to stressing the cardiovascular system, both effective in their own way. In this article I will discuss how these machines are different and when they are most effective.

3 min read

Q&A: Is The Rowing Machine a Full Body Workout

In my opinion, the rower is not a full body workout even through it does require both the use of the upper and lower body unlike say cycling or running. In this article I will discuss why I do not feel like rowing is a full body workout and try and define what a full body workout actually is.

2 min read

Creating A Rowing Machine Workout Plan

Creating a training plan for the rowing machine can be challenging if you have never followed a strict training programme and are unsure of the principles that go into designing a cardiovascular training programme. In this article I will help you design your own training programme through discussing all the factors you will need to take into consideration when designing your training programme. I will also provide a sample training programme that you can use for reference.

4 min read

Q&A: Is A Rowing Machine A Good Workout

The rowing machine is one of the most effect devices to help us train the cardiovascular system. In this article I will discuss how we define what a “good workout” is and why the rowing machine fits that criteria.

2 min read

Which is More Effective: Rowing Machine vs Stationary Bike

Both the rowing machine and the stationary bike are very effective training tools for progressing the cardiovascular system. In this article I will compare and contrast these two tools to help you make well informed training decisions.

4 min read

Q&A: Does The Rowing Machine Build Muscle

The rowing machine is not an effective training tool for those who are looking to make gains in muscle mass. That being said, for those who are extremely sedentary it may cause some increases in muscle mass. In this article I will discuss the use case of the rowing machine and also explain how to build muscle mass.

2 min read

The 5 Best Squat Accessory Exercises

Growing a strong back squat is a long and arduous process. During this process you are going to need very effective accessory exercises that you can use to help you move forward. In this article I walk through my 5 favourite squat accessory exercises that are sure to help you in your training process.

6 min read

Q&A: How Many Days a Week Should Runners Do Strength Training

Mixing running and strength training is becoming a popular way of training. It is a very effective way to be both in excellent health and also to enhance performance. That being said, it is challenge balancing both these activities and it requires very intentional decision making. In this article I provide you with an answer of how many times runners should be strength training and walk you through how you might change your strength training frequency based on your current running training programme.

4 min read

Q&A: Which Muscle Groups Do Goblet Squats Utilise?

In this article I am going to outline in detail the muscles that are used to perform the goblet squat (and the squat in general) in order to help you understand which muscle groups you are working while you are performing the goblet squat.

9 min read
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