In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, the interplay between effort and reward is an intricate dance that echoes through both our physical and philosophical landscapes. As a fitness enthusiast and someone fascinated by the human condition, I’ve come to understand that hard work in the gym not only cultivates strength and resilience in our […]
As we age, a natural progression occurs, leading to a decline in muscle mass and physical activity levels. By the time we reach 80, we experience a reduction of approximately 30% in muscle mass compared to our peak, and muscle strength diminishes two to three times faster than muscle mass. Preserving our physical strength becomes […]
Tempo is a tool we use in training of strength movements that allows us to add intensity, focus on mechanics and control which enables you, our athletes to progress in training movements and develop strength without additional loads. Tempo is a method to control the rate at which an exercise is performed by breaking down […]
STRONGBOX TOP 10 TIPS TO HELP YOU BUILD MUSCLE Gaining muscle is more complex than just lifting and loading up on food. If you want to increase a decent quantity of lean muscle mass you need to include several components in your plan. Just eating more without a plan can simply result in an increase […]
The beginner’s guide to losing body fat Improvements in body composition are not everyone’s goal but it is definitely one of the most frequently discussed aims of why people go to the gym so here are a few tips for those of you starting out on your journey and looking to lose a bit of […]
CrossFit Seminar Staff member Julie Foucher demonstrates the dumbbell power clean and push to help you keep your technique clean and powerful. Points Of Performance Set up in position for a dumbbell clean Hips and shoulders rise at the same rate Then hips extend rapidly Shoulders shrug, followed by a pull under with the arms […]
CrossFit Seminar Staff member James Hobart demonstrates the floor press to help you knock your workouts down to the ground (or in this case, the floor). Points Of Performance Slightly wider than shoulder-width grip Begin with arms extended, bar over the chest Shoulders remain in contact with the floor Elbows move closer to the hips […]
It’s time to perfect your technique with this demo of the glute-ham raise. Remember, the way to reap the benefits of each CrossFit session is to master your technique. Points Of Performance Start with legs flexed on the top of GHD Keep abdominals braced, do not over-extend spine Descend until torso parallel to floor Flex legs […]
CrossFit Seminar Staff member Julie Foucher demonstrates the dumbbell clean and split jerk to help keep your technique clean and perfect. Reap more benefits each CrossFit session with this simple movement tip. Points Of Performance Set up in position for a dumbbell clean Hips and shoulders rise at the same rate Then hips extend rapidly […]
Workouts leaving you hanging? Watch CrossFit Seminar Staff member James Hobart as he demonstrates the hang clean and push jerk. Points Of Performance Deadlift the bar to the hang position Extend hips and legs rapidly Shoulders shrug, followed by a pull under with the arms Bar is received in a full squat, the stand Torso […]
