One of the largest factors that several youth deal with today is in relation to their self-esteem.  Several suffer by looking at themselves as not good enough.  This may range from seeing their body image in the wrong light to seeing their mental states as not quite right.  There are ways to help youth with […]

Improving stride hinges on your hips. That’s because hip flexors – the muscles that allow flexion at the hip joint – play a huge role in fluid running, so a set of tight flexors can really mess with your mechanics. ‘The iliopsoas is the strongest group of muscles in the hip flexors, connecting the spine […]

Usually, kettlebell workouts are built on a high-rep range, meaning that several muscles are worked at once and, if kept at a consistent pace, can offer similar aerobic benefits to HIIT training. During a 2010 study, participants performed a 20-minute kettlebell snatch workout and were found to burn 13.6 calories a minute during the entirety […]

“Kettlebells are best for swinging to develop your posterior chain. As these are your body’s biggest muscles, you’ll also torch calories,” says Rob Blair, PT at The Commando Temple. Additionally, kettlebells are an incredibly useful tool for those looking to build their base of strength and mobility, so if you’re struggling with your barbell back […]

For most people, a lack of equipment in the gym introduces them to using kettlebells. Much like the humble rowing machine and versa climber, most gym bros steer clear of the cast-iron ‘bells, helping you get an effective, time-efficient workout in, without having to worry about your kit getting pinched. This and the growing popularity […]