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The Best Stretches for the Hip - Increase Flexibility and Relieve Tight Hips and Pain
Jemma Walsh |
The Best Stretches for the Hip - Increase Flexibility and Relieve Tight Hips and Pain
Hip flexibility is something that we need to work on as we get older and less agile. Knowing what stretches for the hips work for us as individuals is very...
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Exercises To Strengthen Knees for Running - Runner Knee Exercises
Jemma Walsh |
Exercises To Strengthen Knees for Running - Runner Knee Exercises
One of the most common injuries that occurs for those taking part in cardio fitness is a runner’s knee. Whether you have been running for a long time or are...
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...
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....
How to Lose Weight - Our Top Tips
Hannah Groves |
How to Lose Weight - Our Top Tips
A common question asked by clients to Personal Trainers is how can I lose weight? Whilst this is a popular question there is a lot of variables involved in losing...
The Best Glute Workouts for Women
Hannah Groves |
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
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...
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...
Barbell Workout for Women
Kari Fry |
Barbell Workout for Women
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. Introduction to Barbell Workouts...
Strength Training for Runners
Kari Fry |
Strength Training for Runners
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 strength and improve endurance....
The Best Arm Workout for Women
Kari Fry |
The Best Arm Workout for Women
We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Hannah Groves to get her thoughts on toning and strengthening your arms with focused arm exercises and targeted workouts. Introduction...