Creatine is a naturally occurring substance that is primarily involved in the reformation of ATP and ADP, which essentially is the energy supply of muscles and nerves. Without Creatine ATP and ADP (discussed earlier) would … Continue reading Creatine

A cool down is a period of gentle activity post-exercise that actively reduces the body to a normal resting state. A thorough cool down is important as it allows and encourages the removal of waste … Continue reading Cool-Down

Concentric refers to a state of muscular contraction. Concentric contraction is when a muscle shortens during the lifting of a load. The classic example of concentric contraction can be seen in the biceps muscle group … Continue reading Concentric

Compound exercises are resistance exercises that work large areas of muscle on the body. Sometimes referred to as a ‘multi-joint exercise’, compound movements should feature heavily in an effective resistance training program. Common examples of … Continue reading Compound Exercise

Circuit training is a type of training whereby the trainee performs pre-determined exercises for a set amount of time. Each exercise is known as a ‘station’. Circuit training is a very popular class in health … Continue reading Circuit Training