Author: Tyrone Wessels
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Exercise With Purpose Is Key For Success
One of the biggest reasons behind failure is the misalignment of objectives. In today’s article we will reveal why you need to exercise with a purpose to ensure long term commitment and success. So why do you exercise? To feel appreciated by yourself and / or others. It feels invigorating. Keeps your body healthy. To…
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The Effective Workout: Interval Training
Many of us want to get in and out of the gym as quickly as possible but still have an effective workout. This goal is achievable but will require a bit of planning. Here I will explain how you can ensure a successful fitness program using interval training. Cardio & interval training Unlike low-intensity steady…
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Struggling To Open Jars? Increase Your Grip Strength
Do you struggle to open tight condiment jars, water taps, slippery round door handles and a variety plastic sealed food packets? Or you find difficulty in the tasks that require you to hold something for extended periods of time? Perhaps you play sports that involve a bat, racquet, ball etc and you feel you lack…
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Keep Your Knees Healthy: 5 Tips To Warm Up Your Knees Safely
Many people approach their training incorrectly by not emphasizing a thorough warm-up and place a great deal of strain on their joints. Your knees are especially at risk. The health of the knee is dependent on strong leg musculature, and obviously how kind you are to your knee when it’s bearing your entire weight. Furthermore,…
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5 Exercises You Generally Should NOT Do
Ever heard of ‘monkey see, monkey do’? Its human nature to copy, and it’s this emulation that often perpetuates thoughtless reenactment. While not all repeated actions are done mindlessly, the ones performed without knowledge are. Personal trainer Tyrone Wessels will share the 5 exercises you generally should NOT do. 1. The standing side body dumbbell…
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4 Best Ways To Improve Your Recovery After Exercise
When you exercise, your body needs some recovery time. An increase in size, strength, power and performance is often attributed to growth in lean muscle mass. But what exactly is growth, and why does it happen? Muscles grow when they are subjected to an external resistance. That resistance causes incredibly small tears within the muscle…
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Why The Japanese Are Healthy By Habit
I’ve been living in Japan for just over three weeks and while it’s an exciting journey for me, I must admit I’m finding the heat unbelievable. It’s pretty much like being in a mild sauna, even well into into the night. On the upside, drying clothes has never been easier! I’m also learning to appreciate…
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3 Important Muscle Phases That Impact Your Training
Muscle is a magical tissue providing the means for our every day movement. In this article I will uncover it’s magical workings for you and how these impact on your training! Myosin are microscopic hair like tendrils that act like a hand taking hold of a ladder rung and pulling one up. Except imagine an…