Wave loading is based on the principles of PTP (post-tetanic potentiation) which was contributed to the work done back in the 1980s, by DietmarĀ Schmidtbleicher, a German strength physiologist.
The outcome of his work showed that fatiguing muscle contractions impair muscle performance, but non-fatiguing muscle contractions at high loads with a brief durationĀ mayĀ enhance muscle performance.Ā Ā Ā
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Training Education
Overtraining is something a professional athlete might experience a few times in their career and is more prevalent in endurance or combat type sports.
The signs of an overtrained person are very obvious. Every aspect of their life tends to be affected, like poor sleep, impaired recovery and immune system (cold sores, illness, etc), poor…
Exercise is an essential component to ensure optimal physical and mental well-being for anyone.
But this becomes even more important for people who suffer from autoimmune conditions, such as Coeliac Disease (CD).
Coeliac Disease is a lifelong condition that is affected by the consumption of gluten ā which is typically found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Gluten triggers an immune response in the small…
Getting the buy-in from your clients is the most important, and most challenging, aspect of our job.
It can't be faked or gamed for long, it has to come from the heart.
For some, it comes from a burning desire to help people. Whilst for others, it comes from a love of achievement for driving…
Whether you are a complete beginner in the gym or have been training for years, a good personal trainer can be worth their weight in gold for your progress.
Whatever your goal, there are so many benefits that a professional and results-focused personal trainer can provide along your fitness journey.
While some people may see…
If you have had any length of time away from training, your first day back in the gym can be a real shock to the system. ⣠⣠Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is often felt 24-48 hours post-exercise and causes your muscles to feel more sensitive to touch and stiffer than usual. ⣠⣅
Life has been tough for everyone over the past 12 months during the coronavirus pandemic.
Normal life was suspended, fitness goals put on hold and healthy diets went out of the window for many of us, and our health and wellbeing may have suffered as a result.
But with a return to normal on the horizon and our Ultimate…
Want to know the truth about "stubborn fat"?
Itās not really stubborn fat at all, you just havenāt committed to the right approach for long enough to get rid of it.
I have heard many clients talk about it over the years, and the exchange often goes a little like this...
Client: "I just want…
A common complaint is that people donāt like going to gyms because they think everyone is looking at them as they train. They aren’t, and here’s why.
Personal trainers offering training without nutrition plans to support the effort you exert are only offering a compromised experience. You deserve better.