How to build muscle

What is muscle hypertrophy?   Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of tissue or organ due to growth of individuals cells, without an increase in the number of cells (Kent, 2006). The following are different forms of hypertrophy:  First of all you will have...

Pilates Classes for Strength and Vitality

Pilates is unlike any other method of exercise.  It’s non-impact and therefore ideal for anyone at any age and at any level of fitness or strength.  Each one-hour class is limited to 8 people, enabling Jenny to correct your posture and technique; you will be amazed...

Personal Training “Getting Personal”

Knowledge Check out which qualifications they have. Personal Trainers can be operating without any qualifications: there’s no official body checking on your behalf as a client. Knowledge is King, but don’t let them confuse you with jargon. As a qualified PT, they will...

Exercise, what is it good for?

Exercise, what is it good for? A lot of things. 150 minutes of moderate activity: that’s the recommended amount of exercise for 18 – 64 year-olds.  But don’t panic! This isn’t per day, it’s over a week. Guidelines suggest splitting the 150 minutes into 5 x 30 minutes...