Athletic Functional Training
Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day” ― Matthew Walker, Why We SleepImproved memory, improved motor task proficiency or “muscle memory” and improved creativity…Some pretty cool side effects of getting decent sleep!However the ideal aim of 8 hours per night of sleep is
Optimal health and performance can only really be achieved with a holistic approach, meaning all aspects of our lifestyle requires attention for us to truly thrive. For example, it would be unreasonable to expect to hit a PB in your training session if you spent the week working late every night and getting inadequate sleep. Your recovery
So you’re feeling motivated – maybe you’ve joined a gym, you’re getting married or you’ve just seen a sexy photo of your 20 something-yr old self & you’re feeling the itch to make a change. So you think let’s do this, let’s change EVERYTHING! Your blood pumping, you set your alarm for 5am everyday to
Now is a great time, if you’ve been neglecting with your cardio, to invest in and develop a strong aerobic system.It’s the most malleable of the energy systems – which will see positive impacts in a small amount of time. What are the benefits of a aerobic system?– Improving the pliability of the autonomic nervous
If you’ve been a member of Benchmark, you’ve been force fed a diet high in hamstrings for quite some time now. This is one of the reasons why we see members develop so well when they start our system of training. It seems the importance of the role the hamstring plays is penetrating the S/C
Breathing is the most functional movement of the human body. All physiological & biomechanical systems operate with gait (walking) and breathing as a priority.
Goals are important! But choosing the right goals is even more crucial. Let’s discuss your fitness goals in person. Book yourself a free assessment with our coaches!
In the context of physical and mental health and your functional training regime, sleep plays a vital role in different aspects.
Soft tissue injuries suck, but it doesn’t mean it’s time to be sedentary for weeks on end. There are many strategies to keep you moving and get athletic adaptations.
