Jack Taylor’s Post

As a frequent walker, I might have to add some interval training to my routine. Click below to learn more about the impacts of interval training on the heart and body.

The one that I will always prefer about kettlebell training vs running: The FEELING of building a strong body. And when I say strong, I don’t mean looking like a Hollywood star, a bodybuilder or having a six pack. What I mean is more: → Being able to easily do things that were previously difficult or inconvenient (like shoveling snow, lifting heavy objects, doing pull ups, having good body coordination, etc). → Being able to move my body like a solid and cohesive unit. I can tell that, especially when I go on my runs or when I stretch. → Having better posture. I don’t slouch anymore. I now stand taller. → Feeling more self-confident, in my personal and professional life. → Having peace of mind that the work that I’m doing today will help me have a better quality life in the future. Do not neglect strength training. You’ll be surprised about the incredible impact it can have in your day-to-day life, especially if you are over 40 In strength and health, Hugo

Practicing balance to me is about building strength, while weight training is about maintaining suppleness. As people say; Yin and Yang are two sides of the same body, and movement and stillness are the exterior and interior of each other. 🔖 Some people say that arrogance and inferiority may be inner deficiencies; balance means accepting ourselves, so we have stable power to support us in continuing to learn and move forward; facing the challenges of work and life, we live in balance with them and find balance. point. 🔖Weight training is a kind of weight-bearing training. When I train with a heavy load, I know that it is a long road. My muscles are about to explode and I am covered in sweat. Therefore, I can understand what others think when they are under high load. Through suffering, I learned to look at interactions with customers with a softer heart, because they also carry an incomparable weight.

Have you tried super slow training with resistance bands? It’s a powerful combo, especially if you’re not a fan of lifting heavy weights. Here’s how it works: Count 7 seconds in and 7 seconds out for each rep, aiming for a total of 1:30 minutes per set. Repeat this cycle 3 times, and you’re golden. Try this quick workout: 1. Resistance Band Squats 2. Resistance Band Lat Pulldowns 3. Resistance Band Deadlifts 4. Resistance Band Bench Press Take a 45-second rest between each set. If you’re not familiar with these resistance band exercises, check out YouTube for instructional videos. The result? A pleasantly burning sensation in your muscles without draining your energy. In fact, you’ll likely feel more energized and ready to tackle your day. To finish off, here’s my heart rate from today’s workout using this exact routine.

Todays exercise Do you lack ideas sometimes in training on your own? Here is a little exercise to try out in your next ridden session. Make sure you use your normal warm up before trying this exercise. 1. Set up a rhythmic balanced rising trot. 2. Sit a few strides and rise again. 3. Did your horse change speed or stride? Ideally not. 4. Practise sitting softly so that your horse keeps in the same trot all the time. 5. Can you go up on the correct diagonal each time. 6. Can you change your diagonal by sitting two beats or rising two beats? 7. When you sit focus on keeping your breathing relaxed and even. 8. Do this on both reins - do you feel the same each way? Its a good exercise to prevent a horse predicting walk or canter so the speed should not change.

Why self grooming is important? Watch this video to learn self grooming techniques. #grooming #personalitydevelopment #hamidsaeed #imageconsultant

I've helped 30,000 people get fit with minimal injuries (Before, I had clients stretch before workouts. Not anymore) → Now, they ONLY stretch after workouts. Here’s why: 1. decreases performance 2. not a proper warmup 3. increases risk of injury The result? increased strength, mobility & less injuries Dynamic stretching took us from injury-prone to strong. Every training session, I: 1. Have the ladies do a dynamic warmup 2. Focus on progressive overload 3. Static stretch post-workout Proper warm-up maximizes your output and performance. Dynamic warm-up before your workout, stretching after ♻️ Repost to help someone maximize their training session. P.S. Do you consistently stretch after your workout?

⏳ Busy schedule? Minimal time to train? No problem. Here’s how I make it work with just 2-3 days a week in the gym: ✅ Go full-body: Forget body-part splits. Full-body training gives you the most bang for your buck when time is tight. ✅ Compound lifts: Prioritize big movements like squats, deadlifts, presses, and rows to hit multiple muscle groups at once. ✅ Keep it simple: Today, I had just 30 minutes (because someone tiny has been stealing all my attention 👶). After a quick warm-up—including some world-class ugly power cleans—I hit: Safety bar squats Superset: Bench press + barbell rows That’s it. It hit everything, more or less. I’ll do this 1-2 more times this week with deadlifts, presses, and pull-ups. The takeaway? You don’t need endless hours or perfect conditions to make progress. Show up, hit it hard, and move on.

(Most of your lack of progress in strength training is due to improper lifting techniques this doesn't mean you need to lift heavier weights, but mastering the basics is vital! you should prioritize: -Learning proper form through coaching or tutorials -Starting with lighter weights to focus on technique -Implementing progressive overload gradually to avoid injury -Being mindful of your breathing during lifts for stability Focusing on technique will boost your strength gains and protect your body! :)