Bodyweight Progressions

I thought I’d put together a series of bodyweight progressions for you for when you don’t want to go to the gym, or you want to work on something in particular.

Some of the most important bodyweight exercises are Squats, Push ups and Pull ups. Proficiency of each of these exercises transfers to improved movement in everyday life and the wide variations are ideal for general fitness and sport specific training.

I’ll attempt to break down each movement and some of the variations you can use to progress to increased strength no matter what level you are starting at. [Read more...]

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Choice of Footwear

I am a big fan of training in minimalist footwear for increased foot and leg strength, and increased proprioception and stability. I am also a fan of training barefoot, although it is not always practical if you are training outdoors.

Training in minimalist shoes will improve proprioception and stability

What are regular training shoes?

Usually when you purchase shoes for running or exercising in, the salesperson will tell you about the cushioning and added motion control in shoes which will theoretically cushion your impact and stop your ankles rolling around. It is very comfortable walking around in shoes that feel like cushions but not practical for training. [Read more...]

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Living Barefoot Show Podcast

A while ago I had a chat with Al and Tina from Living Barefoot. They’ve got a podcast with some interviews of very interesting people who are high up in the barefoot and minimalist footwear world. Then they interviewed me. Check it out here.

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