PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY
No it’s not. When I started out as a personal trainer in 1999, I didn’t have a clue to what I was doing. Don’t get me wrong. I knew biomechanics, what exercises worked which muscles etc etc. I also knew that I needed personal training clients and dishing out a big can of pain was the […]
The ” feel good ” factor and why it shouldn’t be what you’re aiming for when training.
Exercising (whether you are doing a personal training session, lifting weights, running, swimming etc) releases endorphins. The same hormones that are responsible for that feel good emotion. Is that a good thing? Yes, of course it is. But should it be the sole reason for exercise? No. That’s as good as going to the gym […]
9 tips to increase your bench press numbers
A lot of people ask our personal trainers how to improve their benchpress. So here’s a short short version of what we teach in our classes – 1. Bench. Bench. Bench. The only way you are going to get better at doing something is by keeping at it. Don’t be afraid of variations. Incline bench, […]
Functional training and “entertrainment”.
In recent years, the term “functional training” has been tossed around in the personal training industry like pizza dough. But what is it really? Is it to mimic movements in sport? Or show how well you can perform challenging stunts on a Swiss ball? Let’s first define function: “To work or operate in a proper […]
NEW PIT Tshirts – PRE-ORDERS ONLY.
To commemorate our move to 123 Devonshire Road. We are launching a very special limited edition t-shirt. PRE-ORDERS only! To get your t-shirt, please make payment at our new home (once we are open), before the 31st of October 2014. $40 per tee. Check with our personal trainers once we move!
The 7 most common mistakes at the gym.
In the past 15 years in the industry as a personal trainer, I have seen people sign up for gym memberships and fitness programs only to fall off the bandwagon because they don’t see the benefits of working out. Here are the most common training mistakes I’ve noticed and why they should be avoided – […]
Mobility and its importance.
I recently saw a very cool pic someone had posted on Facebook of a girl in a Yoga pose. Behind this girl was a neon sign cleverly positioned around the shape of the girl, which read: “I bend, so I don’t break”. Mobility and strength have a very strong correlation. In simple terms, if you […]
Benefits of Barbell Training.
If you have been to any decent gym, you would notice that the centre piece of the gym is the barbell squat/power rack. Why? Performance: Maximal Strength The barbell is most efficiently used for maximal strength training. Maximal strength is the maximum amount of strength you can exert without relation to the movement being done. […]
The Core Training Misconception.
Core training has been made popular by the media with pictures of washboard abs and tight midsections. Many personal training programs put a lot of emphasis on ab and back work to strengthen the core. But what is the core really? Firstly, lets take a look at what the core consists of – The abs, […]
Welcome to the PIT Singapore
Welcome to the PITMaster’s blog. With the launch of the new site, we hope to give our fans and readers useful information to help you with your fitness journeys. Stay tuned for updates on our move to the Orchard Road district!
