The High-Intensity Trap: Why Chasing Exhaustion Won’t Get You Results – A StrongBox Perspective In the world of functional fitness, there’s a growing trend where many gym-goers equate success with how utterly exhausted they feel after a workout. Sweating buckets, barely able to walk out of the gym, and feeling “smashed” seems to be the […]
If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of sciatica, you know how it can hinder your daily activities. At StrongBox gym, we understand the impact of this pain and offer exercises that alleviate sciatica symptoms and promote recovery. Incorporating strength training exercises into your routine not only helps relieve pain but also plays a crucial role […]
LIFT WEIGHTS – DIE OLDER We all know that being stronger makes you harder to kill but did you know that lifting weights has been shown to reduce risk of death by up to 20%! That’s weightlifting alone and doesn’t include the benefits of aerobic exercise and other factors. So just lifting weights 2 plus […]
BALANCE IN ALL THINGS Have you ever noticed you have a dominant side of your body which feels stronger and more coordinated? This is actually very common! However, if you don’t address these muscle imbalances, it can result in overusing the dominant side and negatively impact your training and performance and may even result in […]
THE BEST SUPPLEMENT FOR RUNNERS – STRENGTH TRAINING! The results are in:: strength training is an essential supplement to a runner’s road-work. Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or your 10th full marathon or just enjoy the occasional 5k weekend run including a strength-driven routine will not only benefit your running results but […]
How much you need to eat to maintain your current weight or adapt to your fitness goals depends on a variety of factors. With today’s focus on calorie counting watches and apps it is important to recognise that majority of your body’s day to day energy requirements are not related directly to your exercise: Resting […]
ماهو تعريف مصطلح التيمبو (TEMPO) المستخدم في تمارين القوة التيمبو هي طريقة نستخدمها أثناء القيام بحركات التمارين الخاصة بالقوة وبناء العضلات، فاتباع هذه الطريقة يؤدي إلى زيادة بناء القوة والعضلات، مع القدرة على التركيز على الآليات (التكنيك) وزيادة التحكم أثناء أداء التمارين، مما يمكنك أنت ومرتادي الأندية الرياضية من التقدم في التمارين، وزيادة قدرتك على […]
How to reopen gyms in Qatar after lockdown An understandable part of the response to the COVID 19 pandemic was for governments to rapidly lockdown areas where the public might gather and transmit infection. Gyms were among the first to be closed followed rapidly by pretty much all businesses save the essentials such as supermarkets. […]
Home gyms are all the rage right now for obvious reasons, prices are at an all time high and yet demand grows and grows. The sky is the limit with home gym set ups, in fact there are a couple of new brands of “premium” “VIP” home gym equipment like Pent Fitness to cater to […]
5 DO’s AND DON’Ts about Foam Rolling Foam Rolling AKA (SMR) Self-myofascial release is a stretching technique for treating muscle stiffness and pain. It improves the gliding of the body’s structures, including skin, fat and fascia, and affects your nervous system as well. It has become increasingly popular for improving mobility, preventing injury, improving your […]
