We are all in this together.. There is something very special that I feel goes largely unnoticed in the fitness world. Partially due to the fact that all we see of the industry are superficial pictures of people flashing their favorite highlight reels . As you get older however all that stuff becomes absolutely irrelevant and you start to get a picture of what was actually important about the gym -your physical health . Regardless of what age of your life there will come a time when you WILL take it seriously, and you will wish you had before then. What makes the gym unique is that at this time when you begin to start taking your health seriously it doesn't matter how much money you have in your back pocket to blow on personal trainers or gym memberships you -and only you can put in the work. I train a vast array of clients at ranging from students working part time jobs/athletes to middle age working class to multi millionaires. The exercises don't really change some are regressed/progressed to suit different levels however the perceived effort is in and around the same from everyone . I have recently started working in a cardiac rehabilitation unit and have heard on numerous occasions participants expressing their remorse over not taking up exercise earlier. As always GYM RULES APPLY! Doesn't matter how much money they have in the bank or how old they are: --->they have to put in the same work as everyone else. Hope to work with you sometime .

Through simple breathing techniques and exposure to cold the ice-man has all the answers to reconnecting ourselves in a world set out to disconnect us.. He has demonstrated Auto-immune regulation, Complete control of his endocrine system, Tackling depression, improving strength and health to new levels leaving scientists scratching their heads.. Like all geniuses he's a little squirrelly, Best of all tho he's not trying to sell anything. Worth a watch when you get a chance. https://youtu.be/Np0jGp6442A

Made me laugh, An aul blow out every now and again is needed... you will pay the price though!

25 years training in this sport and it still leaves me on a high after every training session, Training has the power to completely be-little some of your Daily burdens.

Where do I sign up ..

Here is the difference between 'working out' and training.. 5 reps of 90kg squat . Next time your at the gym load up the bar with 90kg and just stand under it... actually don't 🙈.. You get the picture tho 💪

If progress is what you desire every time you swipe your card at your gym then you must understand the following : Training is about accumulating a sufficient amount of physical stress which results in an adaptation specific to your goal. These adaptations are very specific to the selected exercises and is commonly known as the s.a.i.d. principle (specific adaptations to imposed demands) i.e. Start running- you get better at running , start crawling- you get better at crawling. It's also worth noting that the adaptations happen so long as you've had sufficient time to recover from the stress of the previous training session. To workout or exercise is more along the lines of picking up some random weight in some random class to do some random exercise with some random trainer and working up a bit of sweat. Truth be told that random weight was probably the same weight you picked up the first day you hit the gym. Who cares least you go the gym right!? Perhaps you know a really good trainer who does really 'tuff' classes that you really get the burn from!..It's important to note that the burn you felt are the immediate effects of the exercise and not necessarily signs of progress.( remember you get stronger when you recover from lifting weights not when you actually lift the weight) Here-in lies the problem - the random selection of exercises from the random trainer on his random sheet of paper ensures you'll be crushed EVERY time you workout because there isn't sufficient stress to drive the desired adaptation. During the process of training each session should look to build on the last with more stress (through volume or intensity)of a specific exercise with sufficient recovery, ALWAYS with the end goal in mind. Truth be told there is nothing wrong with working out as a beginner to familiarize yourself with the whole gym thing to familiarize yourself with different styles of exercise. If you have suddenly just realized you have made zero progress in the past year or five and are now ready to get serious: congratulations-you are now an adult. Now stop doing random shit! Exercise selection is next 🤔

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Why bother? Having worked in construction for over 15 years I can fully appreciate the exhaustion brought on by the 40 hour 'slog' in work. Let me also be the first to admit in terms of fat loss-that there is not much that I can do in the gym that can compete with 40 hours in work and few changes to your diet. This got me thinking.. Where do I fit in?.. Following a block of aerobic training there are many adaptations that take place however most importantly here are an increase in muscular mitochondria and blood plasma volume. Basically your body's ability to transport and utilize oxygen around your body can increase by up to 50%. (No more huffing and puffing after a flight of stairs & just more energy in general) Increases in strength through deadlifts squats and presses will allow you to do the same amount of work for less perceived effort. If your job involves lifting/carrying tools and I increase your deadlift by 100kg trust me-physically you are going to have an easier day. To perform the above exercises requires a good deal of flexibility and Mobility and is a core part of all my programs and specific to the individual. (The same kind of mobility that allows you to out of bed, in /out of your car, tie your shoelaces). Not to mention offsetting/reducing the metabolic syndrome (increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, increased abdominal fat, high cholesterol) all possibly leading to massive increase in risk of stroke or heart attack. Some more benefits include: Stress relief, Socializing (without a hangover) More focus, Better humor due to increase in endorphins (Endorphins are worth a google) All of the above effects will be experienced immediately. While training can be potentially as powerful as medicine, if not applied properly it can also do more harm than good. Choose your trainer wisely .😊