The Bunkie Test
I have been using the Bunkie test for an extended period. The term ‘Bunkie’ comes from Afrikaans and refers to a small stool or bench. This test was developed by a South African physiotherapist after extensive research. What does the Bunkie test involve? The Bunkie test evaluates the functionality of the core muscles within the […]
Deadlift Fitness training By Fitness trainer Shanker basu
The deadlift is one of the most important bend patterns, and it must be integrated into everybody’s fitness regime. For Usain Bolt, it may be a 600lb lift, and for your grandma, it can be bending down and picking up her socks. Either way, everyone has to bend, and if you cannot bend, then you […]
Truth revealed
This article is going to seriously knock many dogmas regarding, weight loss, health, fitness, elusive energy and training programs, in the head. For starters, I will begin with the type of clients that have I dealt with over the years, with regard to weight (fat) loss. Type 1: Clients who have to do very little […]
Appeal to Parents
I recently met one of my old team mates (varsity track team) who used to be a long jumper and he had brought his daughter along to my studio. She was 12 years of age and he had brought her for a screening. The vertical jump of that little girl was 46 cms which was […]
Spot Reduction
“Experts” who claim that SPOT REDUCTION is possible are nothing but a bunch of good selling agents trying to promote one of their “magic products” to you. Increase or reduction of weight is largely influenced by genetics which is why if you look around you will notice that there is a set pattern of gaining […]
Amazing 6 – linear warm up in the gym – a classic
Weight training is a key ingredient for an athlete. Whilst warm-up is essential I thought I should share this wonderful linear warm-up for weight training. It’s just the right kick-off for your optimum arousal before a solid weight training session. Pick up a barbell, which weighs around 20kgs/15kgs(Olympic bar men/women) and perform 8 reps each […]