by Dan Williams | Nov 13, 2020 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Programming
Have you ever woken up in the morning and tried to make a really tight fist? It’s hard right? You just can’t seem to generate strength. And maybe feel heavy getting out of bed. And even taking the lid off the tube of toothpaste feels more difficult than it did the...
by Dan Williams | Nov 2, 2020 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming
We work extensively with FIFO (fly in fly out) workers. And there’s a common theme. Long and tiring days of work. Late nights. Early mornings. No days off. And something has to give. And often, that something is exercise. So how can we deal with the unique challenges...
by Dan Williams | Oct 16, 2020 | Blogs, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Nutrition, Programming, Psychology, Weight Loss
There is one MASSIVE glaring problem with habit building that no one’s talking about. Because of this oversight, well-meaning people (just like you) launch into a new diet or exercise regime with the best of intentions, but then come crashing down in a ball of flames...
by Dan Williams | Oct 2, 2020 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming
At Range of Motion, and with our online Range of Motion Individualised Programming clients, we place high value on the pursuit of growth and achievement. And regularly testing performance is a big part of that. But fitness and performance are broad reaching, and...
by Dan Williams | Sep 25, 2020 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming, Weight Loss
While they’re both technically ‘bikes’, the airbike and the bike erg apply a very different stimulus to the body. And with a different stimulus comes a different adaptation, and different training effect for each. Let’s explore the differences in the physiological...
by Dan Williams | Sep 11, 2020 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Programming
For as long as there have been gyms, there have been sit-ups. For good reason. They can be performed with no equipment and they’re relatively easy to complete. But are these really ‘good’ reasons? You’ll notice the benefits are more about convenience and a low barrier...
by Dan Williams | Aug 18, 2020 | Blogs, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Nutrition, Psychology
This is part of a series of eight Range of Motion Nutrition Coaching webinars and blogs from Ash Dean, where you will learn how environmental factors and habits form good health and nutrition. Our purpose is to provide you with simple and sustainable behavioural...
by Dan Williams | Aug 14, 2020 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Older Persons, Programming, Psychology, Weight Loss
Usually reserved for big sweaty dudes with bulging muscles and bushy beards, ‘Strongman’ style training may actually be one of the best things you can do for your health and fitness. ‘Strongman’ training is characterised by heavy weights, odd objects and short,...
by Dan Williams | Jul 31, 2020 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Nutrition, Older Persons
The research in unanimous in preaching the benefits of creatine supplements for athletes. It allows the body to work at a higher intensity, increases muscle performance, increases muscle mass, increases maximal strength, increases power and increases work capacity....
by Dan Williams | Jul 23, 2020 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Psychology
This is part of a series of eight Range of Motion Nutrition Coaching webinars and blogs from Ash Dean, where you will learn how environmental factors and habits form good health and nutrition. Our purpose is to provide you with simple and sustainable behavioural...