Exercise, periodization and sports training articles

This section contains many articles on exercise, periodization and sports training.

The articles come from previous issues of my weekly newsletter. I would advise you to subscribe to this as it will give you simple information that can help you use exercise to lose weight or achieve your goals.

Exercise overviews

Four areas of exercise.

I classify exercise as being made up from four ain type of activities. These are aerobic training, resistance training, core training and flexibility training. Let me detail these for you in this article.

Exercise in a nutshell

Read about how to do exercise in an article that is to the point.

The Fitness Profile Test – Defining and measuring fitness.

Read about the fitness profile measurement system. A comprehensive exercise testing system that allows you to compare every aspect of fitness and form a complete impression of the body. Read the article to understand how and why this is needed and the different aspects of fitness.

Measuring exercise and performance.

Learn how to measure and keep track of the results you are getting from your fitness programme.

Effective exercise for healthy weight loss in your own home.

Fantastic ways to exercise to lose weight within the comfort of your home

Effective exercise for healthy weight loss using a gym.

Fantastic ways to exercise to lose weight within a gym.

Ten common errors in the gym part one

Read the five most common exercise mistakes made by almost everyone.

Ten common errors in the gym part two

Read the next five most common mistakes and learn how to avoid them

Simple Fitness Tests

Complete these easy to do Fitness Tests

Exercise Fundamentals – Part 1 – The 6 types of Exercise

Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types?

Exercise Fundamentals – Part 2 – The 6 types and Your Goals

Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Do you do the 6 types in a way to achieve your goals?

Exercise Fundamentals – Part 3 – Which types are you doing currently?

Learn about the fundamentals of exercise. Which types are you doing?

Periodization

Periodization – The key to exercise success.

Read about the basic theory of periodization. This is an important exercise safely and a must read for any keen exerciser.

Are you exercising but not getting fitter?

So many people exercise but do not actually get fitter each week. Read about how you can avoid this situation.

Aerobic training

Aerobic training.

Begin to understand the importance of rating how hard the exercise feels and why you must get it at the right levels for long term success.

Learning to run

Read my popular article and follow the plan to learn how to run in just a few weeks

Aerobic training session

Follow this plan for a short and sharp jogging session.

Aerobic Training Interval basics – Video

Follow this video to understand the basics of aerobic training.

Aerobic Training Interval basics part 2 – Video

Follow this video to understand more basics techniques of aerobic training.

Flexibility training

Active Stretching Video

Follow along with this active stretching video.

Active stretching programme

Active stretching is a very powerful technique that prepares you for the day and/or exercise session ahead.

Static stretching

The more traditional form of stretching is vital for adopting perfect posture and preventing injuries.

Overhead Squat Test

Take this simple test and follow the interpretation given. A failure to complete this test will provide limitations in both general life and for more advanced training concepts.

Resistance training

Resistance training basics

In this article I outline the major principles of resistance training and how it can really benefit you.

How to develop muscle and muscle tone

Let me outline the best way to build muscles and develop muscle tone.

The different Types of Resistance Training – Part 1

Understand the different ways resistance training can be performed and the unique benefits each type brings.

The different Types of Resistance Training – Part 2

Understand more of the different ways resistance training can be performed, the unique benefits they bring and how they can fit together within a training programme.

Resistance Training combination session

Follow this plan to combine many of the different types of resistance training into a single session.

Squat

Read about the squat exercise, it’s benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.

Lunge

Read about the lunge exercise, it’s benefits and how to perform this for general health, weight loss and increased strength.

Deadlift Exercise video

Understand the deadlift technique with this video.

360′ Lunge Video

See me demonstrate the 360′ Lunge. A real powerhouse of an exercise for fat loss and increasing fitness.

100 Squats

Follow this video to do this simple yet effective home workout which develops the legs while working the body.

Core training

The core – Flatten your stomach, stop back pain and increase strength

Let me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.

Core activation programme

Follow this programme to awaken the deep core muscles.

The core – How to flatten your stomach and end back pain

Let me details what the core is and how it can be trained to reduce pain, increase strength and flatten your stomach.

Core contraction video

Watch me take you through how to contract the core muscles.

Core activation routine video

Watch me take you through some exercises to wake up and reactivate the core musculature.

Other topics

Preventing falls

Learn how exercise strategies can prevent falling in the vast majority of people.

The psychology of exercise.

Do not let your mind beat you when it come stop exercise. Instead use these techniques to control you mind.

Sports supplements

All you need to know about the main two sports supplements – Protein shakes and creatine.

Breathing technique

Do you breathe correctly? Most people do not. Learn how to do it and why you should.

Free exercise groups London

Join one of my free exercise groups here in London. Come join me on the Athletics track or the touch rugby field.

Rugby fitness training

This article discuses all aspect of Rugby fitness training. i am author of the book Rugby fitness training: A twelve month conditioning programme. For more information on this visit my other web site Rugby fitness training .com

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