Your Fitness

As an athlete, your level of strength and performance is essential. Strength does not necessarily mean muscle mass but rather your ability to utilise extra muscle fibre to generate powerful movements. EMS intervention has played a significant role in the development of strength for all BODYTEC members, especially professional athletes who use in-studio training to…

Discover how this serial entrepreneur pushed past his hip operation with outdoor activities and BODYTEC EMS training. Background Ian is the CEO of the Hatch Institute, a coaching and consulting business based on the concept of “Cultureneering”. The concept has been described as building a strong culture in a diverse workforce that lays the platform…

No amount of reading about BODYTEC training from our blogs, reviews and experts, will compare to the experience of trying it yourself. Sometimes starting new adventures or trying innovations can be nerve-wracking, we know. When light bulbs were invented more than 150 years ago, people weren’t sure if they’d be a practical source of light,…

The year is almost over and the pressure to finish it strong is sometimes overwhelming. But that shouldn’t push you to take shortcuts. Your progress is dependent on quality over quantity and here are six things you may be doing wrong… 1 Doing cardio and strength together Many people think it’s better to do cardiovascular…

It doesn’t have to be strenuous to stay healthy and active over the holiday season. There are ways to work out while still enjoying all of the Christmas lunch and dinner parties. Having a solid reason to do something, goes a long way towards helping you stick to it. For many, going to the gym…

A strong pelvic floor is essential in preventing or remedying issues such as incontinence, prolapse, and constipation in both males and females. The good news is that it is fairly simple to strengthen the pelvic floor and prevent related issues, or at least reduce symptoms of weak pelvic muscles, by simply incorporating some basic exercises…

Cross-training has fast become a popular way for many fitness lovers and athletes to enhance their training. For many runners specifically, cross-training is a great way to push them further and faster and to avoid injuries so close to the race. Cross-training often helps build other aspects of fitness that aren’t always focused on during…

Today’s world is dominated by two main aspects – career and home. The modern way of living poses a relatively unique challenge to the human musculoskeletal and locomotor systems. One-dimensional and single-sided activity patterns, such as driving, office work in front of a screen, meetings, and even most activities at home contribute to many hours…

Adding balance to your exercise routine Balance is something every adult needs to maintain in order to perform basic daily tasks. You need good balance to do almost everything, from walking or getting out of a chair, to bending over to tie your shoes. Strong muscles and the ability to stay balanced make a huge…

We live in strange and unpredictable times. One small change can cause a committed person to derail from their set goals. We all know commitment is hard, and for many, staying active is even harder but we’re here to help you through it all. The internal aspects of achieving your objectives are often the most…

For many years, most people have been told that cardio is the best way to lose weight. Strength training then burst onto the scene as the ideal way to boost your metabolism and lose weight. This has naturally created two teams, and Duke University recently decided to find an answer as to which was better,…

The speed and endurance of runners always come down to the strength of their bodies. How strong are you? How much stronger can you become to improve your running time and endurance? We delve into proven strength training tips for runners below: Why runners need strength training The stronger you are, the faster you become…