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I'm sure you have heard at some stage in your life a myth about strength training for women. I'm here to debunk some of the common misconceptions. A topic that has brought controversy over the years is strength training for women. Unfortunately, many misconceptions are still floating around, especially on social media. Firstly, I want to start by saying strength training is so important for women and you should not fear it in any way! I want to break down some common myths to

Have you ever seen people in the gym wearing lifting straps or a weightlifting belt and wondered if they make a big difference to their training? Let’s talk about some different accessory options and what they are designed for…. If you are interested in powerlifting and have been exposed to that style of training, you would have likely seen people using accessory equipment when lifting. If you are just beginning your gym journey, you may not have encountered these pieces of e

Mind-muscle connection has seen a bit of hype recently and rightly so! Let’s talk about what it is, how you can apply it to your training, and the benefits! Your mind-muscle connection relates to your ability to focus on actually feeling each rep of an exercise in the correct target muscles. It is a psychological aspect of training that can help ensure you are recruiting the correct muscles when you train. They say to make every rep count! And this is true! We should be aimin

Which order is more optimal for your goals? Let's discuss... A common question I get from clients is “Should I do cardio before or after weights?” Now there is no simple answer to this question. The more optimal combination is very dependent on your current goals . So let’s dive into this a little deeper… If your current goals are strength-focused then ideally you want to do cardio after your weights session, or alternatively split your cardio into a completely different sess