Functional Training
This section of the site collects content relating to functional training: build muscle, strength, speed, agility, mobility, endurance, and more.
The Ultimate Technique – Mastering Emotion
Some of the most fearsome fighters in history were the Berserkers, known for the ‘Berserker Rage’ that saw them go…
Why You’re Not Getting Results – How Hormones Mess Up Fitness Tracking and Your ‘AMR’
Very often, when looking for advice on diet and how to lose fat, you will find that opinion is largely divided…
De-Load Weeks and Why Rest is Your Secret Weapon for Muscle Growth
A back off week, also known as a ‘de-load week’, is a period of time where you reduce your training…
The O.N.E. Workout – A 10 Minute ‘Nano Workout’
One heart, one soul, all we need is fried chicken. I’ve had a crazy busy couple of months thanks to…
What is Embodied Cognition? How You Think With Your Body
Embodied cognition is a fascinating concept from psychology and philosophy that challenges the way we think about… well, the way…
Why Muscle ‘Grows Back More Quickly’ – It’s Not Muscle Memory!
On a couple of occasions throughout my life, I have been forced to take a hiatus from the gym. This…
Does Muscle Slow You Down?
People give a lot of reasons for not wanting to start working out and some of these are certainly more…
What Happens in the Brain When You Plan and Execute a Movement
When you perform even a simple movement, it involves a huge amount of activity in the brain. Even something as…
What You Didn’t Know About Muscle Fiber Types and Your Central Nervous System
I know you’ve probably heard it all before, fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fiber yada yada… It’s been done…
The Role of Your Center of Mass in Parkour and Martial Arts
Here’s an idea that almost everyone obsessed with their physical performance has at some point: why not wear ankle weights…