Fitness & Exercise Forum

I get asked a lot about what I consider to be the most important exercises to undertake when working out and for me, no set of exercises are more important than those we do for our legs. Why? Because our legs are our foundation and give us strength. Without this strong foundation, we will struggle in life and with all the other exercises we deliver on or off the gym floor. A simple set of leg exercises can include a combination of any of the following: Squats: One of the best exercises to build strong legs. Lunges: Which work the thighs, backside and abs'. Single-leg deadlifts: Which will sculpt the backside, hips and upper legs. Stability ball knee tucks : Undertaking these on a stability ball will build legs fast. Step-ups: Similar to one-legged squats, these will work the thighs, hips, and backside. Box jumps: Love these, which are one of the best ways to tone the legs, backside and core. Resistance band leg presses: Use to mimic the movement of machine leg presses. So always, always include a legs workout in your weekly routine and build your physical foundation. On which everything else rests! 🤓👍😎

Don’t be distracted when you train. There is a lot to be distracted about right now (including something particularly distracting), which can draw focus and drain a gym workout of its value and meaning. This is a situation not helped by the intrusion of additional regulations and messaging onto the gym floor and into the thinking of gym members as they go through their workout. Gyms used to be places where members could focus on the physical, mental and emotional, as well as escape the challenges of the world beyond the turnstile. They remain that place today, despite the noise and concerns that surround us in our daily lives. So, value that space and the opportunities it offers to build strength and resilience. Stay focused when training. 💪😎👍

The latest episode of the 2GOF podcast has just been published and you can listen to it on this site (see the 2 Guys on Fitness page ) or directly, via the 2 Guys on Fitness site . I love recording this podcast and this month I get to talk about what may appear to be a straightforward (and slightly dull!) topic - the humble potato - when actually the topic is really about sugars and carbs'. So, have a listen and er, tuck in, if you want to understand the interplay between eating sugars and carbs' and exercising effectively. Plus, let me know your feedback! 🎧💪🎤