The Fitness Blog
My online fitness journal, sharing my thoughts and experience
NUTRITION
Muscle gain comes from two places: the gym and the kitchen. If you are trying to build muscle and you haven’t considered your diet then it’s time you did.
SETS AND REPS
Muscle building is a complex issue with rep ranges being one of the most highly discussed and disputed topics.
PERIODISATION OF TRAINING
Periodisation is the planning or organisation of a training regime to reach peak performance at exactly the right time, for an event, competition or other purpose.
REST & RECOVERY
Where is my rest muscle and how do I train it? Resting your muscles the right amount can be just as important as training your muscles.
PROGRESSION – WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD?
Progression, or Progressive Overload, is often overlooked, but is absolutely necessary if you want to continue to get stronger and fitter over time.
FORM AND TECHNIQUE
I’ve written a lot in the past about the correct weights for your goals, the right number of sets and reps, and the frequency of training.
EXERCISE SELECTION
One of the first things you need to consider when you start training for muscle is the exercises you are going to utilise.
DOES PEAK WEEK WHAT MEAN?
There are any number of terms and phrases in the health and fitness world that get bandied about by both clients and professionals.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SEE MY ABS
I’m going to try and do something a little different with this blog post. I want to explore the topic of abdominal muscles and their visibility in a much greater detail.