Resistance Bands
As the name suggests, resistance bands are used to add resistance to different exercises. They essentially allow you to challenge your muscles, putting them under resistance more than you can… Read More »Resistance Bands
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Matt Woods
Matt is the Trainify Head of Personal Training; he has an MSc in Strength and Conditioning; he loves helping busy people get stronger, fitter, and transform their lifestyles.
Is pre-workout worth taking?
Pre-workout is a supplement that usually comes in the form of a drink taken by gym-goers and sportspeople before they train to give them a boost of energy leading into… Read More »Is pre-workout worth taking?
Resistance Training for Beginners
We all know how it goes; we head to the gym, it’s busy, we’re not sure how to mix things up, so we head to the treadmill and run. We… Read More »Resistance Training for Beginners
Why do we need to slow down?
Having worked with clients for many years now, one thing I’ve noticed is that we just don’t ‘switch off’ enough. It’s not that we are necessarily overstressed, but just we… Read More »Why do we need to slow down?
Planning and Measuring
An essential and often overlooked part of any program is testing. Testing is a vital way of understanding where you are at the start of your program and allows you… Read More »Planning and Measuring
Strength and Power Relationship
The sport requires us to produce force quickly. Whether that’s a return in tennis, drive, in golf or a sprint off the ball in football, it’s great to have a… Read More »Strength and Power Relationship
Why Off-Court Training Will Improve Your Tennis Game
We can think of plenty of ways why training off the court will have a huge impact on it. But here are four to get you started… Injury Prevention: Training… Read More »Why Off-Court Training Will Improve Your Tennis Game
The Importance of Sleep and Recovery
The new year has started, and your new training program is going well.But how is your recovery? Are you fueling your body and resting as much as you need to… Read More »The Importance of Sleep and Recovery
5 Reasons Why a Personal Trainer Does More Than Just Count Reps
Even if you know what you’re doing in the gym, there is always room for a bit of help. Sadly, many people do what they think is correct and never… Read More »5 Reasons Why a Personal Trainer Does More Than Just Count Reps