Book Cover Confirmed
Confirmed the cover for my first book: Fix Your Posture - A Simple Exercise Solution. Really happy with the image and the colour scheme. The blue fits in well with the 5S logo and my gym brand. Our aim was to create a brand with the book cover. Although future books will have completely different images (specific to the subject/sport), different colour schemes, and obviously different text. We hope the overall layout stands [...]
Quantifying Resistance Sessions
When programming, the easiest way to test an individual’s strength is with a 1RM (most you can lift for 1 rep). We then work off percentages of the 1RM’s to best quantify the programme. However, the only issue with testing a 1RM is that it can be quite stressful on the athlete and comes with a certain risk of injury, especially if the athlete is not an experience lifter. Therefore, [...]
Rest Periods for Strength Training
The main purpose of rest periods is to allow your breathing and heart rate to reduce. This allows substances that may impede training intensity to clear, while allowing substances that provide energy to restore. Another important aspect of rest is allowing time for your nervous system to recover. This is especially important when it comes to strength training, specifically when working at maximal loads. When performing strength training, you need [...]
Profile Picture for my Books
Recently got my profile picture done for my books. Quite happy with the outcome as I am no male model, and currently have quite a lot of hair! My "running" book has been sent off to my publisher, and once it has been copy edited, I can get to work finishing my "fighters" book (shouldn't take long). Getting closer and closer to getting the first three books out there... Can't wait!
If you Suffer with Lower Back Pain – Read This!
"Low back pain" is pain, muscle tension, or stiffness localized below the costal margin (bottom edge of the ribcage) and above the inferior gluteal folds (bottom of your buttocks), with or without sciatica, and is defined as chronic when it persists for 12 weeks or more. If you are suffering with back pain, go and see a specialist. It is always worth getting an expert opinion. However, there is a term [...]