Fitness & personal training

If you are looking to really improve your fitness levels, a personal trainer can be of great use. There are a variety of aspects of fitness, including cardio training, strengthening exercise, relaxation movements, and stretching. If you are not familiar with any of these than a trainer will prove to be useful to show you how to go about performing them correctly. By making sure to include these aspects of fitness, you can get the best well-rounded program.

Adaptation   Without the principle of adaptation, no improvements would ever occur - adaptation means that the body will react to increased training loads by increasing its ability to cope with those loads.   More on adaptation...

Flexibility & kids   While children need flexibility to compete in sports, some people have questioned if we are hurting kids with flexibility routines.   More on flexibility & kids...

Overload   The principle of overload states that in order for a muscle to grow, it must be forced to operate beyond its normal intensity - by lifting more weight, resting less, doing more reps, and so on.   More on overload...

Range of motion   A new system designed to increase range of motion, The Bodywall stretching system involves wearing gloves and slip-on Velcro shoes to attach to a special wall and floor.   More on range of motion...

Recovery   In the struggle to progress, people often forget one of the key principles of training - recovery. In order for muscles to grow, it is essential that you allow sufficient time to recover between workouts.   More on Recovery...

Reversibility   The principle of reversibility (or detraining) states that if you stop training, gains in strength and conditioning will quickly be reversed.   More on reversibility...

Simple ways to train   Workouts don't have to be complicated - simple ways to workout like walking or swimming can get you in shape just as well as the most complex programs, and are often more fun.   More on simple ways to train...

Skill development   For athletes and sports people, skill development must go hand in hand with increases in conditioning in order for real progress to be made.   More on skill development...

Specificity   If you follow the basic principles of training - overload, recovery, adaptation and reversibility specificity - you'll ensure that your workout time always helps you progress towards your goals.   More on specificity...