Reading Time: 9 minutes The similarities between Bruce Wayne and myself are undeniable. Bruce Wayne is the multimillionaire playboy orphan, and caped vigilante who, after witnessing the brutal murder of both of his parents, vowed to take on the criminal underworld as the Caped Crusader, Batman. I, on the other hand, grew up in an ex-council house, currently haveContinue reading “Training to be Batman – The Generalist’s Guide to Movement”
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DIY Adjustable Macebell
Reading Time: 6 minutes Warning: Glenn will be using terms such as shaft, butt, balls, knob, flange and nipples. If you are innuendo sensitive Wild Life recommends skipping this article. The Gada/Macebell Last week we discussed some of my favourite unconventional training tools. The gada/macebell/steel mace features very highly on this list. But what is it? The modern macebellContinue reading “DIY Adjustable Macebell”
Love Handles – Are Kettlebells the Ultimate Training Tool?
Reading Time: 9 minutes The first time I remember seeing a kettlebell was in a picture of Arthur Saxon, circus strongman, dressed in the typical late Victorian period strongmen garb, tiny underpants and a massive moustache. I was captivated. Not just by the pants and ‘tache, but the hefty, bulbous implement he was holding aloft. It screamed primal savageryContinue reading “Love Handles – Are Kettlebells the Ultimate Training Tool?”
DIY GYM EQUIPMENT – The Mighty Sandbag
Reading Time: 7 minutes Welcome to the DIY corner everyone. This is the first of many blog posts covering some cheap but hugely effective training gear that you can make and use at home. Ever since lockdown started last year, gym equipment has become as scarce as rocking horse manure and the prices have rocketed. If you didn’t getContinue reading “DIY GYM EQUIPMENT – The Mighty Sandbag”