by Michal | Oct 30, 2023 | Exercise
If you believe that lifting heavy is the only way to see benefits, think again. According to a new study, you can see many benefits and changes in your body, by lifting lighter weights. Although light weights are associated with building endurance and not so...
by Michal | Oct 9, 2023 | Exercise
The squat is a basic movement pattern that we use in our daily life, hence why including some form of squat in your routine will be beneficial. But, what if it hurts? A doctor (or an inexperienced coach) might tell you, “If it hurts, don’t do it.” There’s a lot more...
by Michal | Aug 21, 2023 | Exercise
I’ve noticed an interesting dynamic when people decide to start training with me, and I wanted to share it because I think it could be helpful. I always discuss goals with my new clients, and I often hear things like: Lose weight Lose fat Get stronger Gain muscle Stay...
by Michal | Aug 7, 2023 | Exercise
I get that question a lot and yes, it does. After properly warming up and specifically preparing for the movements we’re focusing on, I have my clients tackle the most challenging, “biggest” strength exercise first. Think back squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead...
by Michal | Jan 27, 2021 | All Posts, Exercise
Hi In this post I want to tell you about what is RPE and how it can be used in training. There have been few modified versions of RPE scales but in this post, we will focus on the original 15-point Borg RPE scale. Ok, so what is RPE? It stands for Rating of Perceived...
by Michal | Jan 27, 2021 | All Posts, Exercise
Welcome to another post. As promised, in this article I want to explain in more detail about 10-point RPE scales, what is RIR and how they both can be used in resistance training. So, let us start from the beginning, quick reminder what is RPE? It stands for Rating of...
