With all the noise out there in the industry, it can be very easy to lose track of what it’s all about. From Point A to Point B: First of all our coaching system depends on getting super clear. Point A is all about discovering where you are right now. Point B is your goal …
Living with ongoing pain can be very distressing as it can impact significantly on both your physical, mental, social and family life What can I do to improve how I feel, move, and function? Learn about your pain The first thing is to learn more about why your body is producing these sensations There are …
Persistent Pain: Feel better, Move More, and improve fun Read More »
With the wave of COVID-19 cases running rampant within the community at present, it is likely that at some point you will be required to have a period of inactivity. Whether this is having to isolate at home while awaiting a test or whether you have the virus itself. More and more is research coming …
Worried about returning to exercise after COVID-19? It’s ok, we’ve got your back. Read More »
Despite what Instagram will lead you to believe, the best workouts programs always consist of the same battery of exercises repeated relentlessly, aggressively, and progressively Yeah, it might look boring. Today we’re getting into the science of why “switching it up” kills gainz On the chart above there are two lines: Neurological and muscle. I’ll …
Obesity is a chronic disease resulting from genetic, environmental, and psychosocial factors resulting in increased adipose (fat) tissue that increases the risk of disease such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, which are some of the leading causes of preventable, premature death. As of 2015, over 100 million children and 600 million adults globally …
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You ARE the Sum of your habits “Make yourself a slave to good habits” Coach Dan John That is the best advice I can give you for just about anything and everything. You are the Sum of your habits. If you can’t imagine leaving the house without brushing your teeth, you have instilled this habit. …
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“Every Rep, Every Set” is a core value and mantra here at Adaptive Strength Let me explain… I never know how I’m going to feel heading into any given days training session Some days, I feel energized and ready to go. But most days I feel the laziness is coming on when it comes time …
At Adaptive Strength, our mission is to educate the world on the importance of true functional fitness. Functional fitness is a buzzword thrown around a lot lately and unfortunately with the creation of companies like F44 and BFT it truly has lost its original purpose and meaning. For us being functionally fit gives you the …
A friend of mine has recently passed me on a book called “Chop Wood, Carry Water” by Joshua Medcalf. It has been a refreshingly simple tale of one boy’s journey to achieve his lifelong goal of becoming a samurai warrior. While I’m only a couple of chapters in one of the overall themes that really …
When it comes to building muscle and might, the gym wisdom is quick to sum it up as the attempt to do another rep when all the reps are done and lift another 5kg when all the kilos are lifted. However, there is a better way. “muscle failure is more than unnecessary- it is counterproductive!”- …
