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How to breathe when lifting weights?
People really have an obsession with breathing these days. We used to see it mainly in runners, boxers, or lifters wondering how they should breathe. Now we even see everyday people wondering how they should breathe in daily life, while sleeping, working, eating, etc.. It makes sense after all breathing is vital to us. So I hear it a lot whether I’m personal training or coaching our small group training session people asking me how and when to breathe? They tell me they hear

Karim Djidel
7 days ago3 min read


Why strength training will save your life: What is Sarcopenia and How Can We Prevent It?
As we age, our bodies naturally undergo a series of changes, some more noticeable than others. One of the most impactful, yet often overlooked changes is the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. This silent but serious process can significantly affect our mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. In this post, we’ll explore what sarcopenia is, how it occurs, its impact on daily living, and what you can do to prevent or manage i

Karim Djidel
Aug 4, 20254 min read


By working too hard all the time you end up not working very hard at all
The truth is, this isn’t really just about working hard. It’s about working too hard too often. The popularity of CrossFit / Hybrid training has made the idea of being a jack of all trade extremely appealing and feasible, but is it really possible? The concept of training The most commonly employed training model is the general adaptation syndrome aka GAS. Put it simply —> baseline —> challenge yourself —> rest Then there’s 3 options: You experience adaptation and performan

Karim Djidel
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Why You Need to Love Your Training routine for Ultimate Success
When it comes to training, the age-old saying holds true – if you don't love it, why do it? We've all been advised that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, but the key lies in doing what you truly enjoy. Imagine your willpower as a vase brimming with water – each workout you tackle dips into that reserve. How far can you push yourself if you're constantly draining your willpower? The Willpower Vase Exhausted Reserves: You finish your exercise session, but all y

Karim Djidel
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Stress management and it’s effect on your fitness
What is stress? First of all, stress is a natural response to challenge from the body. It can be felt emotionally but also manifest itself physically such as inflammation. Key word here is natural, stress is often unfairly demonised but it’s important to understand that it not only is natural but vital. Set In many aspects of life the truth lies between both extremes, chronic or excessive stress is harmful for the body. Whereas too little stress leave you inactive without pro

Karim Djidel
Jul 26, 20244 min read
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