Posts tagged strength
Jay's Tips: 5 Things NOT To Do Before Training

When we look at fitness and training at RSG we always try to first look at the science behind any fact that is thrown our way. The problem with doing that nowadays is that everything can be very easily ‘backed up’ by science and sometimes looking at the “facts” just adds to the confusion.

The main issue is that anybody and everybody can voice their opinion and due to the digital world, we live in, we can all see it.

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Coffee: The Ultimate Pre-Workout (But NOT Post Workout) Drink

There are numerous scientific studies that demonstrate that coffee is a potent ergogenic (a drug with the capability for increasing capacity for bodily or mental labour especially by eliminating fatigue symptoms.) It can increase fat burning during training, heighten an athlete’s ability to perform optimally and improve work capacity.

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Live in or near Warrington? This is for you!

We're looking for 20 people that would love to kick start their body transformation on our next '6' in 60 Days' challenge so you can look and feel great in 2017.

All the info (start date, location, cost etc.) is here:

WOMEN: http://www.rawstrength.uk/60-day-shred-challenge

MEN: http://www.rawstrength.uk/mens-60-day-challenge

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We could stop calling it 'weight loss'....

Conditional happiness happens when you say things like:

 

"I'll be happy when I fit into my bikini"

 

"I'll be happy when I get a promotion"

 

"I'll be happy when I bench press 100kg"

 

The happiness is conditional on you achieving whatever's in your mind.

 

Therefore, and this is THE most important thing....

 

YOU ARE NOT HAPPY NOW.

 

Which is what I believe is the entire problem with the phrase:

 

"weight loss"

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EVERYDAY ATHLETE: Isn't it Obvious?

Ever had a conversation with some super clever?

One of those where you have no fucking idea what they are talking about..

...but you nod along and agree anyway!

Like, "hey Ant, what were you talking to Steve about?"

"I have no idea, but I didn't want to seem stupid by asking!"

Well, I'm worried that in fitness we are doing that every day to our clients.

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Running is NOT Good For You!

What’s up Raw Strength Fans!

Yesterday we started off a conversation on Surprising fitness truths…

If you missed the first one, EATING MORE FOOD WILL MAKE YOU LOSE BODY FAT

Then read it here >> http://rawstrength.co.uk/raw-strength-gym/5-mind-bending-fitness-truths612016

Now let’s dive into the second mind bending truth…

** Running is NOT good for you! **

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