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Why power lifting can help you perform in Martial Arts & other sports

August 26, 2019

Powerlifting is different from weightlifting. Powerlifting develops maximum strength in three key movements – the Back Squat, Bench press and Deadlift. These types of exercise can increase an athlete’s strength. Contact sports such as basketball, football, and martial arts also benefit from powerlifting. The Strength gains allow the athletes to …

Benefits of Pilates – classes now running at Hammer’s Gym

July 31, 2019

Here are some underrrated benefits of pilates. If you have thought about trying Pilates join our 6:30PM Monday night class and begin your Pilates journey improved flexibility increased muscle strength and tone, particularly in your abdominal muscles and lower back balanced muscular strength all around your body better control of …

Benefits of Hammer’s Gym Aerodyne bikes

July 20, 2019

There are a variety of different types of exercise bikes available. You can choose between recumbent bikes, upright bikes, spin bikes, and…air bikes? But, what’s so special about an aerodyne bike? Firstly, any bike-based exercise is a great altertive for those who have difficulty with other forms of higher impact …

Some underrated benefits of the Deadlift you should know about

July 20, 2019

This is a classic lift as it has been in mainstream gym workouts for many years. Below are 6 great points of the Deadlift benefits. Increase Total Body Strength. The deadlift is phenomenal not just for targeting one or two muscles, but for intensely working all the muscles in your body …

Everyone Loves Bananas.

June 29, 2019June 29, 2019

They’re a great source of many nutrients, particularly potassium. Magnesium and B6. Did you ever wonder what happens as they change in colour? Green à Yellow à Brown as the banana ripens: Resistant Starch content decreases Tastes sweeter – resistant starch turns to sugar Gets digested easier and quicker (causing …

Does Muscle Soreness Indicate Workout Intensity?

June 19, 2019

People often equate how bad their DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is with how good their was, but this actually isn’t the case! DOM’s is your body’s response to adapting to a new stimulus, which means changing things up is a major influencer in whether or not you will experience …

5 benefits of having lemon in your water

June 3, 2019

Get your daily does of Vitamin C Citrus fruits like lemons are high in vitamin C, a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from damaging free radicals. You’ve probably heard that vitamin C may help prevent or limit the duration of the common cold in some people. It can help your skin …

Does my weight matter in the first stages of a new training routine?

May 14, 2019

It can be harmful to motivation paying too close attention to your weight when in the first stages of a new routine. It is still important to track but here are some key points in relation to weight. Muscle does weigh more than fat in portion comparison You will most …

Why are Macronutrients important?

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

The term ‘macros’ is thrown around a lot in the fitness community. Short for macronutrients, these are the nutrients that your body needs in large amounts to function properly. The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein and fats. These nutrients determine your energy level & output, and an imbalance of them …

April 29, 2019

Extra motivation and less excuses It is a pleasant weekend afternoon and you are contimplating doing nothing. Game of Thrones is coming on soon. Sounds like the perfect excuse to not train today. Not if you are training with a partner! Regular workout times with your friends help you to stick …