by BMWMiniHealthHubAdmin | Nov 5, 2023 | Training
Pyramid training is a group of sets, of identical exercises, that begin with the lightweight and higher reps, escalating to a heavier weight and fewer reps. A full pyramid training is the extended version of this, decreasing the weight after you have reached the peak...
by BMWMiniHealthHubAdmin | Nov 5, 2023 | Training
Time under tension (TUT) refers to the amount of time a muscle is held under tension or strain during an exercise set. During TUT workouts, you lengthen each phase of the movement to make your sets longer. The idea is that this forces your muscles to work harder and...
by BMWMiniHealthHubAdmin | Oct 5, 2023 | Training
Pre-exhaust training is a strength training concept which was designed to fully stimulate larger body parts that might otherwise be held back by relatively weaker body parts during multi-joint movements or compound exercises. For example, if you were to do a pressing...
by BMWMiniHealthHubAdmin | Oct 5, 2023 | Muscle of the Month
THE DELTOIDS ‘Delts’ are teardrop shaped and have three parts, anterior, medial and posterior. They control the flexion, abduction and extension of the humerus. ROTATOR CUFF Made up of four muscles (see below) – the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and...
by BMWMiniHealthHubAdmin | Oct 5, 2023 | Training
A spin class is a high intensity cycling workout that generally takes place on a stationary machine with a heavy, weighted flywheel that is linked to the pedals. Most spin classes last for around 30-50 minutes; it’s rarely necessary for them to be any longer and...
