1.Someone asked me about why everyone foam rolls at our gym. In summary here are the benefits: Pre- workout: evidence currently suggests that there is an improvement in joint flexibility as well as no negative effect to performance (in comparison to just stretching which can see decrements). Short-term (in session) recovery: evidence suggests foam rollingContinue reading “More news and views from Results FAST: Foam Rolling, Social Media and Fitness Industry Professionalism.”
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A New Direction…. Among Other Things…
It’s been about three quarters of a year since I updated this blog. Reason being is simply I decided to take a bit of a rest from fitness and nutrition writing (put it this way- I have probably written 2 to 3 articles a week over the last ten years, not an issue if your mainContinue reading “A New Direction…. Among Other Things…”
5 Reasons You Should Quit The Gym
I don’t normally post fitness business content but this piece highlights a few points for gym members and “fitness consumers.” 1. If you are a member of a gym, read their website. If the landing page informs you of what equipment they have in the gym then it’s time to quit. Why? There is aContinue reading “5 Reasons You Should Quit The Gym”
Things I Learnt From 2013….
Every year I tend to way in with my opinion of a few things that we either do at Results FAST, have borrowed of other people and use at Results FAST or changes in approach to the way we work as professionals at the gym. These often can be translated in to many things whetherContinue reading “Things I Learnt From 2013….”
The Tabata Lie
Tabata training is an example of how science has been used to skew a training protocol in to a weight loss regime- even though they are not related. Tabatas are based upon a study where the participants performed a programme of high intensity/ low volume training peaking out at 170% of their VO2 Max. TheContinue reading “The Tabata Lie”
The Three E’s Most Gyms Are Missing
At my gym we pride ourselves on a number of things that define us as being different from the competitors. While there are a range of different training styles, equipment and programmes when it comes to defining if a gym sinks or swims it can come down to three objective factors 1. Environment. Creating a “feel”Continue reading “The Three E’s Most Gyms Are Missing”
Back to the Future… The Last 10 Years of the Fitness Industry
In this post I thought I would review the fitness industry’s evolution. Now from a historical standpoint I have been immersed in fitness and nutrition for over a decade. With a background in both commercial fitness and small start ups and have a unique insight in to both ends of the market. As tradition dictatesContinue reading “Back to the Future… The Last 10 Years of the Fitness Industry”
Hertford and Ware’s Premier Gym and Fitness Training Facility
Do you want to look good, feel great and perform better? Are you looking for a gym or personal trainer that get you great results? Then Ian Mellis and the team at Results Fitness and Sports Training could help you. Results FAST is a gym and fitness training center with a unique and proven approach to helpingContinue reading “Hertford and Ware’s Premier Gym and Fitness Training Facility”
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