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Product review – Pull up Mate!
The pull up mate is a portable piece of kit for training pull ups, chin ups dips and a few other body weight exercises. It comes with a bag for transportation and is easily clicked together in a few minutes. Now before I begin I should just say that at 6ft, 4inches...
Case Study: Fixing 15 Years of Back Pain
When Dave Lee came to me, he’d been living with back pain for over 15 years. On a good day it sat around 5/10. On a bad day it would spike to a 10/10, the kind of pain that stops you in your tracks and makes you question every single movement. His injury happened...
The Chinese Plank: The Ultimate Posterior Chain Strength Exercise
How to build a stronger back without deadlifts, swings or painful flexion. What Is the Chinese Plank? Trainer Pete Luffman demonstrating the Chinese plank exercise The Chinese plank is a powerful isometric strength exercise that trains the entire posterior chain — the...
8 Weeks of Kettlebell Core Training: The Results Are In
Kettlebell core training - What does it look like and what can it do for you? It’s often said that kettlebell training is great for core strength, and there are many well-designed studies to back that up. At the Bristol Kettlebell Club we decided to test that idea...
Why You Shouldn’t Use Exercise to Lose Weight
If you’ve ever slogged through a run to “burn off” last night’s pizza, you’re not alone. We’ve been told for years that the key to weight loss is to move more and burn more calories. But this idea is one of the biggest exercise for weight loss myths in fitness. The...
Strength Training in Bristol: Why Press-Ups Feel So Hard
Master the Push-Up by Starting Easier and Getting Stronger If you’re getting started with strength training in Bristol and press-ups feel impossible, shaky, or just not happening — you’re not the problem. Most people simply start with a version that’s too hard for...
Strength Training Bristol: Evidence-Based Guide & Weekly Coaching
If you're searching for strength training in Bristol, you're likely looking for safe, effective and progressive training that helps you: Build strength and muscle Improve posture and joint health Boost energy and confidence Increase bone density Stay active, capable...
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