Planks
Planking, as an exercise, has existed for centuries and has its origins in yoga and Pilates. The plank is a core-strengthening exercise that involves maintaining a position akin to a press-up for an extended duration. The origins of the plank can be traced to ancient...
Calf-Raises-machine
The calf-raises machine is a common piece of apparatus found in most gymnasiums, specifically designed to target the calf muscles. This device comprises a platform and a padded lever positioned over the shoulders. The user stands on the platform with their heels...
Core Exercises
Having a strong core is essential for overall health and fitness. The core muscles, which include the abdominals, obliques, lower back and pelvic floor, are responsible for stabilising the spine and pelvis, and for transferring force between the upper and lower body....
Burpees
Burpees, a comprehensive full-body exercise combining a squat, press-up, and jump, were initially developed in the 1930s by Royal H. Burpee, a physiologist from New York City. The exercise was originally intended as a swift and straightforward method to evaluate an...
Deadlifts
The deadlift is a classic strength training exercise with a history spanning centuries. Its origins can be traced to ancient Greece, where it was known as the ‘halteres’ exercise. This involved lifting heavy stones or weights from the ground to hip height,...
Body-weight-tricep-dips-on-bench
Body-weight triceps dips on a bench are an effective exercise for targeting the triceps, shoulders and chest muscles. This exercise is a suitable method for developing upper body strength and enhancing overall muscle definition. One of the primary advantages of...
Lunges
Lunges have been a fundamental component of fitness and exercise regimens for centuries. The origins of lunges can be traced to ancient Greece, where they were an essential part of the training programme for athletes competing in the Olympic Games. The exercise was...
Squats
Squats have been a fundamental movement in human history for thousands of years. The origins of the squat can be traced back to ancient civilisations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, who utilised squats as a natural resting position and a means to perform...
Lower Body Exercises
Lower body exercises are an essential component of any exercise routine, as they target some of the largest muscle groups in the body. The lower body includes the gluteal muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves, all of which play a crucial role in everyday...
T-Bar Rows
T-Bar Rows T-Bar rows are a widely practised strength training exercise that primarily targets the muscles in the upper and middle back, as well as the latissimus dorsi. This exercise is performed using a T-Bar row machine or a barbell with one end secured in a...
Dumbbell Press
The dumbbell press is a widely practised strength training exercise that chiefly targets the chest, shoulders and triceps muscles. This compound movement involves pressing dumbbells upwards whilst lying on a bench. Due to its efficacy in developing upper body strength...
Push-ups
Push-ups have been a fundamental exercise in fitness regimens for centuries, with their origins tracing back to ancient India. The ancient Indian form of exercise, known as “Dand”, involved performing push-up-like movements to build strength and endurance....