Building fitness after 40 is a topic that many people seem to struggle with, so I’m going to help you navigate the waters. I’ll help you understand what’s happening in your body. I’ll also give … Continue reading Building Fitness After 40: Why It’s Not Too Late to Start Exercising (And Could be the Perfect Time)

Train for power after 40? Yes. You must. If you’re over 40, one of the most important shifts you should make in your training is to include power work. It’s power, not muscle, that depletes … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Train for Power After 40 – And How to do it!

The Concept2 BikeErg is an excellent piece of cardio kit, but most people don’t really use it to its full capability – they’ll just jump on it for a warm up, or a steady state … Continue reading 5 Proven Concept2 BikeErg Workouts to Transform Your Conditioning

Take it from me, a gym owner. The most popular exercise in the gym is the bench press. That means the benches are often full, leaving you needing to use bench press alternatives. Don’t worry … Continue reading Bench Press Alternatives – Train Your Chest A Different Way

The curved treadmill is the best treadmill option for HIIT running workouts, and it’s not even close. In this article I’m going to break down all of the reasons why the curved version of the … Continue reading Here’s Why the Curved Treadmill is Superior for HIIT Running Workouts…

I’m 41, nearly 42. I don’t want to look, feel and perform like a 40-odd year old though. I want to be fit, strong and powerful, so I’ve switched my training. Here’s 5 age-defying training … Continue reading 5 Age-Defying Training Strategies I’m Using in my Workouts

How to stay fit after 40… It’s a problem that many people battle with, because it’s a funny time of life. There’s a chance you’ll be a parent, and your kids might be near, or … Continue reading How to Stay Fit After 40 – A Comprehensive Guide From a Personal Trainer

Hybrid training is an approach to training that develops both strength and stamina concurrently. When you follow a well-structured hybrid training program it’s possible to build seriously impressive lifting and running/cycling capacity. What hybrid training … Continue reading Hybrid Training – Everything You Need to Know

In this blog post I’m going to share how I managed to rehabilitate a disc bulge in 3 weeks. A disc bulge, or ‘slipped disc’ is something I’d heard about, but (thankfully) never experienced. Earlier … Continue reading How To Rehabilitate A Disc Bulge in 3 Weeks

If you want to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, you’ll have to train like him. The question is, what did an Arnold split look like? My name is Steve Hoyles and I’m a personal trainer and … Continue reading The Arnold Split – How to REALLY Train Like Schwarzenegger!

Hip mobility is a crucial factor in overall physical health and performance. It refers to the range of emotion around the hip joints, allowing for movement in all directions without pain or restriction. Good hip … Continue reading Holistic Approaches To Boosting Hip Mobility For Better Movement 

Zone 2 cardio is a relatively recent addition to the general fitness lexicon. It has been around forever, but like many things it wasn’t given any attention until somebody ‘named’ it. In this guide to … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Zone 2 Cardio

Farmers walks and loaded carries are some of the most effective exercises you can include in your workouts. As a bang for your buck exercise, there are few that match them for effectiveness, safety and … Continue reading 12 Farmers Walks and Loaded Carry Variations to Enhance Your Workouts