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Progressive overload for lifters over 40
Progressive overload is the fundamental principle which underpins the achievement of every measurable strength increase one can make through strength training. Without deliberate, planned progression, a program simply maintains the strength level you already have rather than producing new strength gains.
stuartheeney4
Oct 136 min read


How Online Coaching Works: A Complete Guide to Remote Personal Training
Online coaching be an extremely valuable tool for many, and this article will take a deeper look into what a good online coaching program can offer, and who can realistically benefit by choosing online coaching over in-person PT.
stuartheeney4
Oct 46 min read


Online Personal Training: Can Remote Coaching Work for You?
If you've thought about getting a personal trainer, but the idea of committing to fixed session times each week feels unrealistic, online coaching may be worth considering.
stuartheeney4
Sep 275 min read


Choosing a Personal Trainer or Strength Coach for adults over 40
In your twenties, a mediocre coach or a generic program can be a mild inconvenience, and a lesson learned. For busy adults over 40, the wrong guidance can genuinely cost you months of progress; be it through ineffective and/or inappropriate programming from an unsuitable coach, through injury, or just by being put off training altogether after having a bad experience(s). This article will discuss some of the most important factors in considering if a coach is suitable for you
stuartheeney4
Sep 237 min read


Common Mistakes Adults Over 40 Make When Starting Strength Training
f you're over 40 and thinking about starting a strength training program, then you've probably already run into a few reasons to talk yourself out of it...
stuartheeney4
Sep 106 min read


Strength Training Over 40: A Complete Guide
If you are over forty years of age, one of the single best things you can do for your overall health and physical well-being is to lift weights. The research on this is consistent and it paints a clear picture; strength training in your forties, fifties, and on into your sixties and beyond can slow the physical effects of ageing, protect your joints, and keep you feeling capable and energetic as you age.
stuartheeney4
Aug 2910 min read


Personal Training and Coached Strength Training in Edinburgh
This guide breaks down the real benefits of working with a personal trainer, what drives the cost, and how to determine the right session frequency for your goals, with a particular focus on what matters if you're over 40 and/or returning to structured exercise after a long gap.
stuartheeney4
Aug 277 min read


Strength Training for Older Adults (65+)
This article aims to explain what strength training actually is, the benefits associated with a structured and progressive strength training program for adults over 65 years, and what you should look for when choosing a strength coach and/or a strength training program.
stuartheeney4
Aug 156 min read
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