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Food for Muscle Recovery
James Luscombe |
Food for Muscle Recovery
Article by Rebecca Ireland, Personal Trainer and Tutor/Assessor for Study Active Introduction to Food for Muscle Recovery At Study Active we often get asked about the best foods for muscle...
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Stability Exercises
James Luscombe |
Stability Exercises
Stability exercises are very important areas to address especially for anyone involved with sports performance. We may think of core stability (our core stability blog can be found here) when...
A Guide to Interval Training
Hannah Groves |
A Guide to Interval Training
(Article by Hannah Groves with Katie Brick) Hannah Groves and Personal Trainer/Study Active Tutor Katie Brick are here to tell you everything you need to know about interval training and...
Plyometrics Workout: A Guide to Plyometric Exercises
Hannah Groves |
Plyometrics Workout: A Guide to Plyometric Exercises
(Article by Hannah Groves with Kelly O’Regan) Plyometrics can be a great form of exercise especially when wanting to add in power and speed into workouts. Hannah Groves asked Study...
HIIT Workout – A Training Guide
Hannah Groves |
HIIT Workout – A Training Guide
A common misperception that many fitness enthusiasts have about exercise is that it is necessary to spend hours working out to get results. Nothing could be further from the truth....
Muscular Endurance for Sports
Kari Fry |
Muscular Endurance for Sports
For athletes and those engaging in sports, muscular endurance can be an important factor to consider when looking to improve your performance. We caught up with Fitness Educators, James Luscombe...
A Guide to Interval Running
Kari Fry |
A Guide to Interval Running
Running can be a great form of exercise and mixing up the type of runs you do can be to your advantage. One of the ways to do this is...
Functional Strength Training
Kari Fry |
Functional Strength Training
We use our bodies every day in a myriad of ways, such as lifting and carrying, bending, sitting, and stretching. But how often do we think about those muscles and...
How to Improve Your Deadlift
Kari Fry |
How to Improve Your Deadlift
Not an exercise for everyone, but for many, the deadlift is a favourite and challenging part of a workout routine. The deadlift is a complex move, so it is important...
Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
Kari Fry |
Post Workout Stretches: The Best Stretches After a Workout
Have you ever been tempted to skip those post workout stretches? Wondering which stretches are best for each area of your body after a workout? We spoke to Study Active...
Core Stability Exercises
Kari Fry |
Core Stability Exercises
We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor Rebecca Ireland to talk us through the importance and benefits of core stability exercises, how to start off as a beginner and...
Resistance Training Exercises
Kari Fry |
Resistance Training Exercises
Resistance training is a popular form of exercise, providing a number of benefits as well as increasing muscular strength and endurance. We spoke to Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor...
The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
Kari Fry |
The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
Incorporating tricep exercises into your workout routine can provide a number of benefits, and there are many different exercises you can choose from to mix up your workouts each week....