If you’re getting bored with doing press-ups by yourself and want a bit of a closer group bond, then try the Buddy-Buddy press-up with your friends.
Exercise: Buddy-Buddy Press-up
Do Pedometers Increase Physical Activity in Older People?
A sustained increase in physical activity of older people can be achieved by consultations with a practice nurse and the use of a pedometer, research has shown. The randomised controlled trial included 298 people aged 60-75 from three UK general practices who received standard care or an intervention to increase their physical activity levels. Patients… Read More
Walking to Work: How Far Would You Go?
If you ever complain about your commute to work then just read about James Robertson, a factory worker living in Detroit. James travels about 21 miles a day on foot, to and from his work. Read the full story here: http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2015/02/01/james-roberston-detroiter-commute-fundraiser/22701087/
British Army Fitness Assessment: Comparing Sit-ups & Curl-ups on Muscle Activity
Research Paper Title Abdominal and hip flexor muscle activity during 2 minutes of sit-ups and curl-ups. Background Previous studies have compared muscle activity between different types of sit-ups and curl-ups. However, few have examined the exercises used by the armed forces or investigated the influence of exercise duration on muscle activation. Therefore, the aim of… Read More
2015 Fitness Exercise of the Year
Just like Christmas is a time for giving, January is the time for fitness fads by proselytising and superlative laden celebrities and fitness companies. Well I’m going to add my two pence worth with, what I believe to be, a fantastically amazing and superb exercise; however, unlike those previously mentioned I won’t charge you a… Read More
The Bodyweight Squat & 3D Knee Joint Moments
Research Paper Title Three-dimensional Knee Joint Moments during Performance of the Bodyweight Squat: Effects of Stance Width and Foot Rotation. Background The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effects of stance width and foot rotation angle on three-dimensional knee joint moments during bodyweight squat performance. Methods Twenty-eight participants performed 8 repetitions in 4… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 