by Andrew Marshall

Pain, Music & Workouts

“…what gives music its power to induce euphoria? The brain’s natural opioids could be key.” Research by Robin Dunbar, University of Oxford, suggests that actively engaging with music (e.g. singing, dancing or drumming) will raise a person’s pain threshold more significantly than being passive (i.e. just listening). Tom Fritz and Daniel Bowling, of the Max… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

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

by Andrew Marshall

The Influence of Warm-up on Metabolism & Performance during High-intensity Exercise

Research Paper Title Effects of Active, Passive or No Warm-up on Metabolism and Performance during High-intensity Exercise. Background The aim of this study was to determine the influence of type of warm-up on metabolism and performance during high-intensity exercise. Methods Eight males performed 30 s of intense exercise at 120% of their maximal power output… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Effects of Warm-up on Performance & Metabolism

Research Paper Title   Effects of Active, Passive or No Warm-up on Metabolism and Performance during High-intensity Exercise.   Background   The aim of this study was to determine the influence of type of warm-up on metabolism and performance during high-intensity exercise.   Method   Eight males performed 30 s of intense exercise at 120%… Read More