I want to make a bold statement… “Many of our members in their 40s, 50s & 60s have a fitness levels well above that of much younger people!” I want to point out though… that many of our older members did not start out like this. Many started from a low baseline – physically inactive …
Have you ever wondered what sort of people train with us here at Adaptive Strength? Below are just some of the sort of clients that train with us, that you would not expect. We have a man in his 40s recovery from a hernia operation We have a woman in her 40s suffering from osteoarthritis …
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You see it everywhere… Body Transformation this and body transformation that… But at Adaptive Strength, the biggest transformation we see with our clients is in their mental state, the way they look at health, fitness & wellness. Getting in great shape and having the body they wanted becomes secondary to having a positive mental state, …
Have you ever been told you have “tendonitis, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow or jumpers knee? Tendinopathy’s are a common complaint we see everyday here in the studio and is very common among those who engage in physical activity and sports. However, the diagnosis and usual advice for people can often leave people confused and struggling …
(Reg Parks originator of the 5 x 5 protocol) The 5 x5 method remains one of the most reliable ways to build strength. Whether your goals are simply strength, fat loss or looking good naked a simple old fashioned strength program is the way to go. The 5 x 5 method is one of the …
5 x5 Method: The ultimate program to build lean muscle and get strong Read More »
I want you to meet Joe. Joe’s Doctor has been nagging him to get into some exercise to help lower his blood pressure and he also has some personal goals that we see every day in the studio. He would like to get stronger, lose some weight and get back into living an active lifestyle. …
I was walking up a flight of stairs the other day and in front of me was a man in his late 30’s or early 40’s. I think it was about 10 steps in total. But by the time we had reached the top he was puffing, punting and really struggling to get his breath. …
Puffed, panting, struggling… Does this describe you? Read More »
Stress and stress management can play such a big part on our health and overall body composition. At the end of the day everything revolves around stress and one of the key reasons most people are overweight is the result of some kind of stress. Let’s think about this from 100 thousand years ago. We …
Can’t lose weight: Why managing your stress helps with Fat loss Read More »
It can be pretty frustrating if you just want to feel less stiff and achy when you’re trying to live your life, work out and have some fun on the weekends. If you’re like 70% of our clients you probably have tight hips. Poor hip mobility can contribute to issues like lower back pain or …
In the current culture of the fitness world, it seems that taking extended rest periods or working at an intensity level that is less than maximum is considered a waste of time. However there are many in the fitness industry who are making the case for a more measured approach to strength and conditioning training. …
How to not wreck your Body: An Alternative Approach to HIIT Read More »
