COVID-19 Protocols for Gyms and Fitness Centres

COVID-19 Protocols for Gyms and Fitness Centres

COVID-19 has transformed the lives of not just South Africans, but also the world population over the last 18 months, in unimaginable ways. No matter your economic or political system or whether you reside within a Capitalist, Populist or Socialist society, the global...
The Importance of Nutrition for High Performance

The Importance of Nutrition for High Performance

Nutrition is for the body like petrol is for a car. You can have the most expensive and luxurious car, but if you don’t fill the gas tank with the correct fuel, the car won’t be able to execute its primary duty. That is basically the premise on the importance of...
Mental Health in Professional Sport

Mental Health in Professional Sport

When one compiles a list of the most important attributes or qualities a professional sportsman or woman requires to compete on the international stage, the following comes to mind: 1. Natural talent 2. Biological and genetic factors 3. Elite coaching and skills...
The Importance of Periodization in Sport

The Importance of Periodization in Sport

The most common mistake made by the general public is to believe that any type of exercise will benefit high performance in sport. Professional sportsmen and women in conjunction with their multi-disciplinary teams, however, understand that a specific training...
The Squat

The Squat

The squat is probably one of the best compound exercises around due to the fact that it incorporates most of the muscles in the lower half of the body. Hamstrings, gluteus and quadriceps muscle groups all work together during this movement. It is important to master...