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Fitness Blog
Predicting Injury – Is Strength the best indicator?
Is strength alone enough to reduce the risk of injury? Muscular strength is the ability to exert force to overcome external resistance. Research has shown that strength is vital for the normal...
Is HIIT making you sick or fit?
HIIT workouts promise better results in less time, but they can take a toll on your body. Main topics discussed: The difference between HIIT and SST When is HIIT too much? Plus Healthy...
Sleep Bright, Sleep Tight. 5 Tips for Better Sleep.
Sleep is the antithesis to the modern lifestyle. Every day for some 16+ hours our physical senses are loaded up with input for our bodies and minds to interpret and action. From the light of the...
No pain no gain – but can you gain if you already have pain?
In fitness we often envision ourselves fitter, faster, stronger – sometimes to the point that we picture ourselves as almost a totally different person. Perhaps when you were younger you could run...
How high can you jump in 2021?
Last year was a tough one for achieving our fitness goals. Between gyms being shut and ‘home gym equipment’ getting typed into search bars more than ever - there were some unique and challenging...
ANIMATING THE CUE
I recall a pivotal event in 2009 where I attended a conference and the speaker James Fitzgerald, former CrossFit champion discussing the concept of Skill-Acquisition. That was the light bulb moment...
Enhancing Shoulder Stability and Coordination While Performing the Kettlebell Handle Clean & Press
By Tarek Michael Chouja, Director of FTIThe Kettlebell is the superior tool to challenge the shoulder’s stability and increase coordination. When it comes to challenging the stability of the...
Get a Grip
By Tarek Michael Chouja, Director of FTI Chris Mallac and Tarek Taz Chouja discuss the fundamental concepts of grip strength training and the benefits of improving grip strength - both for...
Exploring Mindfulness In The Fitness Space
By Tarek Michael Chouja, Director of FTI Mindfulness means, 'Being present in the moment' One of the key proponents in this field is Dr Richard Davidson from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The...