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In terms of incorporating into your exercise regime, some literature on drop sets compares them to what we’ll term straight sets ie 10 reps, 2-3 minutes rest period between 3 to 4 sets

WHY NON-PERFORMANCE / COMPOSITION-BASED GOALS ARE IMPORTANT TOO!
Having measurable outcomes can be a useful tool to help keep clients motivated about their exercise programs, especially when their numbers are moving in the desired direction. Still, we all know that things sometimes don’t go quite as planned.

It’s only natural to assume therefore that in order for our clients to succeed, the training we provide must include a variety of training methods, techniques and varying equipment to ensure that they are not only achieving their own health and fitness goals, but also enjoying their workouts.

Why fitness goals are important:

✔ Keep you on track

✔ Make working out efficient

✔ Help you progress quickly

✔ Help you notice progress

✔ Keep you motivated

Firstly, it looks awesome. Pulling out a pistol squat in the gym makes people look over and wish they could do it. But that aside, pistol squats have so many benefits that most other leg exercises just can’t compete with.

Is warming up, cooling down and stretching really necessary? Recent research has shown conflicting responses when it comes to warming up, cooling down, stretching and injury. The jury is still out when it comes to this area of your training, however I believe warming up, cooling down and stretching are an important part of any exercise program. Here are my thoughts on why…

Building a strong core is an important aspect of training, with core stability providing the foundation for optimal movement for the body and enables you to develop core strength. Our core bridges the body together, as it provides the connection between our lower and upper extremities.