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Not losing fat? Then you’re probably making One Simple Mistake…
If you are not losing fat, then you are not in a calorie deficit. What is the simple mistake you’re making? Coach Craig takes you through it and helps you bust that stubborn fat.
A Quick Rant about Box Squats!
Stop ‘plopping and rocking’, well at least in the squat rack. In this piece, Coach Fletch rants from his squat box and discusses for you the benefits of box squats in all their glory.
The 50p Superfood
How to Make a Superfood for 50p! ‘Superfood’ is a term thrown around far too easily these days... Goji Berries, Chia seeds, Kale, Wheatgrass, Spirulina, Turmeric, the list goes on. We all know these things are healthy, but what do they actually do?! The...
10 Key Rules for Strength Training
Follow these 10 rules to ensure you aren’t leaving strength gains behind… Strength training is an art, and Coach Craig gives you ten rules to abide by to speed your progress.
Deconstructing the Deadlift: Part 2 – Pulling into the Big Bad Bands.
Looks sexy right? When your deadlift drives into band resistance or gives you the sound of chains slithering on and off the ground. But when and why should we use them? Coach Fletch gives you Part 2 of the Deconstructing the Deadlift series.
Ask Graspp 001: Burning Calories/Fat Loss Using Free Weights
In response to a question from Pam Moore on Facebook, we bring you Ask Graspp 001: How can you best burn calories and create fat loss using weight training? Coach Fletch responds.
Train More, Look Worse?! Common Gym Mistakes, and How to Fix Them
How often do we see people training hard, and not making progress? They are often making these simple mistakes. Coach Craig explores how to fix these mistakes, and develop a strong and functional physique.
Graspp’s Guide to Foam Rolling Part 1: Scientific Jazz
“You need to foam roll.” “You’ve got to be foam rolling, bro!” Coach Sale delves into the science surrounding foam rolling and gives you the information on how to use it best in the first of a 2-part series.
13 Thoughts on Training and Recovery
Today, I thought I’d get a bit philosophical and dive deep into some thoughts on training. Deconstructing the deadlift returns next week. For a look at Coach Fletch’s 13 thoughts on training and recovery, read on.
A PT’s Top Tips for Nutrition: Part 2 – Debunking the Protein & Fat Myths!
As some of you will hopefully have read in Part 1 of this Nutrition series, we learned how many calories we should be consuming each day for optimal health. In this instalment, I am going to approach the topic of Fats & Proteins. What fat and protein do, why they...
