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GET TIRED OR PROGRESS SLOWING? WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?
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GET TIRED OR PROGRESS SLOWING? WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?

People who train can usually be divided into two groups – those striving for maximum fatigue and training in a calmer, but disciplined way, constantly checking and even recording their progress and overload, the time achieved and the kilometers of the run etc. and those who train ‘whatever they feel’. Of course, this division applies to those who have already successfully passed the novice stage and know what they’re doing but, for those who haven’t, lets drill down into the benefits of a properly

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Movement patterns - can they be improved? Part 2
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Movement patterns - can they be improved? Part 2

In the previous blog, we covered three of the basic movement patterns – stable position, dynamic movement, and hip movements. It's time to review the other four patterns and make sure you are moving correctly.


Pattern 4 - squat

You can recognize an experienced gym goer by the way they squat, and do they even do it at all? For those who do not know how to do it, they generally avoid this exercise as much as possible. The squat technique is actually a great, quick

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MOVEMENT PATTERNS – CAN THEY BE IMPROVED? PART 1
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MOVEMENT PATTERNS – CAN THEY BE IMPROVED? PART 1

It's worth looking at your movement patterns. Perhaps you will find the cause of your ailments or training limitations. This isn’t a fitness novelty - it is the knowledge that forms the basis for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and functional training.


What is a movement pattern?

It is a specific set of moves that allows us to move, dynamically move objects, pick up something or push away from ourselves. We learn these patterns in our formative years but correctly

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How can i burn 1 kg of fat?
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How can i burn 1 kg of fat?

Although crash dieting is not the best solution, sometimes it is worth knowing how to and what effort you need to burn 1 kg of fat quickly.


1 kg of fat = how many calories?

If one gram of fat is 7 kcal, then to burn 1 kg of fat you need to burn 7000 kcal. However, various sources suggest you should burn 7500 kcal or even 9000 kcal depending on your body composition and the source. Certainly, a lot depends on your age, initial weight, and level of previous training.

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The perfect warm-up
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The perfect warm-up

Your warmup is vital to your performance. Not only does it protect against injuries, but the quality of our training session depends on it. However, many people think that three minutes of jogging and swinging their arms is enough. What's wrong here? Is it too boring? Too tiring? Let’s take a closer look.

What is the amin function of a warmup? Simply put, its task is to familiarize the body with the effort that awaits it and prepare your central nervous system and muscles for the coming strain.

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