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The Kettlebell and why it’s still my first choice for conditioning
It’s been 9 years now since I was first certified to teach Kettlebells by former world champion and record holder Vasily Ginko. From the...

Dave Hedges
Oct 3, 20162 min read


When Missing a Workout Doesn’t Matter
Today’s post comes out of a recent conversation with an online client. They were worried about training frequency, how much is too much,...

Dave Hedges
Oct 2, 20163 min read


On Cardio
About a million years ago I promised a post about the value of cardio training. Otherwise known as Aerobic training. Or, dare I say it?...

Dave Hedges
Sep 26, 20163 min read
Friday Musings: How Much ya Bench?
Some random Friday musings…. “How Much Ya Bench, Bro?” This common question heard in every gym everywhere is a perfect example of how...

Dave Hedges
Sep 23, 20162 min read


How Mobility Work Can Make You Stronger
“Dave, when can I start training properly?” Asked a new client as he came in and started warming up, “I mean, I definitely feel stronger,...

Dave Hedges
Sep 21, 20162 min read


A Sneak Leak into the Project I’ve Been Working On
So I’m sitting staring at a blank screen wondering what to blog about. My brain is a little fried from working on a project for a company...

Dave Hedges
Sep 18, 20161 min read


4 Reasons Not All Kettlebell Classes Are Created Equally
We had a new member join our Kettlebell Fitness classes recently, on recommendation from a current member. She’s loving it. Which is...

Dave Hedges
Sep 9, 20162 min read


You Don’t Have To Quit
He’s only gone and done it again! This is my client Jamie Whelan who just messaged me that despite a terrible last run, he’s won the last...

Dave Hedges
Sep 4, 20161 min read


Integrated Training, Mental Health and a Mile of Swings
A couple of random thoughts for today. In no particular order: 1st- Hylete Fitpro Nominations. You may or may not have noticed those...

Dave Hedges
Aug 31, 20162 min read


Push Ups, Why and How
Over the weekend I was over in the lovely town of Westport in the West of Ireland teaching the Upper Body Mobility & Strength workshop in...

Dave Hedges
Aug 28, 20163 min read


Ask Dave: Do you have a good book you’d recommend on breath control?
Hi Dave, Something I meant to ask you in the gym today, but didn’t have the time. Do you have a good book you’d recommend on breath...

Dave Hedges
Aug 24, 20163 min read


Be Like Rocky
The blog’s been quiet this last while. It seems that August, a month that is usually quiet in gyms due to people being on holidays or...

Dave Hedges
Aug 22, 20163 min read


Mental Health, 7 tips to keep it tip top
IF you are on my newsletter list you’ll already have heard that I’m planning on doing something stupid to raise money, and awareness, for...

Dave Hedges
Jul 28, 20163 min read
Do I Train Athletes Differently to Regular People?
I guess I’m finally a fitness celebrity! Apart from the amount of spam email, spam facebook friend requests and people badgering for free...

Dave Hedges
Jul 27, 20161 min read
This is NOT one size fits all
The other day I posted a video clip on instagram. It got a huge response. I was taken aback by the conversation that has ensued on the...

Dave Hedges
Jul 21, 20162 min read
Ask Dave: Is The Military Type Posture Good Posture?
Here we go with an Ask Dave post about posture. The question came up during one of the lunchtime sessions in my gym when one of the lads,...

Dave Hedges
Jul 15, 20162 min read


Ask Dave: What’s That Stabbing Pain I get Under My Kneecap?
Dave, why do I sometimes get a sharp pain in my knee when doing push ups? Good question. I’m sure a few people may have felt the same....

Dave Hedges
Jun 8, 20163 min read


The BIGGEST Mistake People Make in their Training
What’s one of the biggest mistakes I see in people’s fitness training? What’s probably the greatest cause of injury? What have I...

Dave Hedges
Jun 7, 20162 min read


Ask Dave: Can Foam Rolling Build Mobility?
“Hi Dave, really like the Hip Mobility book. Have to say I completely agree with the simplistic way you describe mobility and the program...

Dave Hedges
Jun 5, 20164 min read
Modern man or Dinosaur
“I’m not a modern man!”, I joked with friend and sometime client. “Ha!” he replied, “You’ve never made a truer statement!” And while we...

Dave Hedges
Jun 2, 20161 min read
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