BCAAs – Why You Probably Don’t Need Them
I doubt a week goes by that you don’t see an ad for BCAAs. Or maybe you see them recommended by people on Instagram to drink during training or to help recover. And if you look at them on supplement lists, they’re one of the best sellers. But the question is, do you need them? […]
Continue readingCreatine – Should You Be Taking It And Why?
Creatine, that white powder you see people scooping into shakes that looks like cocaine. It gets bandied about as the numero uno when it comes to getting stronger and building muscle. And if you’ve been hanging about a gym at all, you’ve probably heard it been mentioned. Or maybe a trainer has attempted to sell […]
Continue readingThe Case Against Short Rest Times When Lifting
Are short rest periods optimal when training for strength or hypertrophy? Or is there a case against keeping your rest periods too short? Here, I want to cover a few considerations as to why it may be beneficial to avoid short rest times. So let’s start taking a look. The Old School Approach When I […]
Continue readingWhy “Muscle Confusion” Is Costing You Gains
“You need to keep the muscle guessing” was an old mantra tossed around gyms. It was the belief that in order to grow muscle, you had to confuse your body. It was determined that by doing so, you would force your body to grow more. However, is that really the best practice for hypertrophy and […]
Continue readingHow To Keep Progressing In The Gym
95% of ladies who join a gym say they want to get stronger, lose weight and tone up. Most guys want to pack on some muscle and boost their confidence in t-shirts. To be fair, that’s probably 95% of the gym going population. While I you may not be able to train here, I do […]
Continue readingHow Keith Avoided Injuries And Got Back Training
Today’s StrongLife Success Story is about how Keith Diffley avoided injuries and got his training back on track. He’s been a great client to train here and every session was fun. If you happen to know Keith, he plays in a very popular wedding band. *cough* Top Of The Popz for all your wedding entertainment […]
Continue readingWhat I Learned From A Pole Dancer
You’re about to find out what I learned from a pole dancer. But before I start, when I say the term “pole dancer”, I don’t mean glitter, nipple tassels and $1 bills. In Ireland, we can be a bit behind the times with things. If you hear pole dancing you automatically think “strippers”. (Nothing wrong […]
Continue readingMember Of The Month April 2018 – Ian Finneran
So the official StrongLife Member of the Month for April 2018 is none other than Ian Finneran. Ian has been a long time member here in the gym and has really came on leaps and bounds. Whether he’s working hard on his squats or doing box jumps like a cat, he’s always training well. Accompany […]
Continue readingThe 8 Week Strength Challenge Results
So last week we wrapped up our 8 Week Strength Challenge here in the gym. Over the 8 weeks, participants followed a tailored plan to guarantee big increases off the back of it. And I’m delighted to say that the programme worked perfectly with some really great results. So back in mid-January, 5 of our […]
Continue readingWhy Wait Until January To Start Getting Fit?
Today is the 1st of November, so why wait until January to start getting fit? For many, 2017 would have kicked off with New Years Resolutions, goals, dreams and targets. But with life, things may not always play out to plan. And as we approach winter, quite a few will say “ah feck sure I […]
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