Knee Strengthening Exercises for Bad, Stiff, Sore or Painful Knees
Article by Paul Cremin, Physiotherapist from Pulse Physio and edited by Jemma Walsh
Whether you are a fitness fanatic, a regular gym go-er or low on mobility, knees are always a common problem th...
Intermittent Fasting and Exercise
Article by Jemma Walsh, Blog Editor for Study Active.
Disclaimer – this article will explore the concept of intermittent fasting and exercise by collating views of those that advocate this. The con...
What is the best pre workout meal?
A common question asked by clients to Personal Trainers is what should be eaten prior to a workout as good nutrition can help people perform better and recover faster after each workout. Whilst the answer depends on the clients goals Hannah Groves asked Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor Heather Walker how she would approach the question of ‘what is the best pre workout meal and what advice she would give.
The Best Glute Workouts for Women
We caught up with Millie Powles, Healthy Lifestyle Advisor for Barnsley Premier Leisure to give us her quick guide to glute workouts and their importance for women’s fitness.
Muscular Endurance for Sports
Article by Kari Fry with Kelly Pegler and James Luscombe
For athletes and those engaging in sports, muscular endurance can be an important factor to consider when looking to improve your performanc...
How to Improve Your Deadlift
(Article by Kari Fry with Katie Brick)
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 im...
Core Stability Exercises
(Article by Kari Fry with Rebecca Ireland)
We asked Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor Rebecca Ireland to talk us through the importance and benefits of core stability exercises, how to sta...
Resistance Training Exercises
(Article by Kari Fry with Heather Walker)
Resistance training is a popular form of exercise, providing a number of benefits as well as increasing muscular strength and endurance. We spoke to Person...
The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
(Article by Kari Fry with Hannah Groves)
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...
Barbell Workout for Women
(Article by Kari Fry with Louise Henderson)
We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Louise to get her thoughts on barbell exercises and how to create a winning barbell workout.
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Strength Training for Runners
Article by Kari Fry with Jake Amos
Strength training can be an important tool for runners to incorporate into their workout routines, helping them to exercise key muscle groups, develop a good core...
How to Gain Muscle
Article by Kari Fry with Colin Archer
Many people often enter the gym or work with a personal trainer with the goal of gaining muscle. We spoke with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Colin...