Here at Strength Ambassadors, we are big advocates for the many benefits of strength training for older adults. In fact, we advocate strength training at any age. We are excited that the mainstream media is starting to spread the word about how regularly training with weights can combat the loss of muscle strength, muscle mass […]
The best training for fat loss is the kind that makes you forget about your body hang-ups and enjoy what your body can do. What if instead of hating your thighs, you marvelled at how much they can squat, or how strongly they carry you up that hill? What if you stopped worrying about a […]
If you struggle to keep new year’s resolutions, try this: instead of making your resolution about the final goal, focus on what you need to do to get it.
In the 24 hours following your competition, you’ll be fired up to dive back into the gym! But it’s important to take it easy for a week or two, to avoid the post-competition blues.
I believe… Strength training can improve life for everyone. It will improve your physical health and ability; make you proud of your body and what it can do; help you feel braver and more confident in a world of increased anxiety and stress. This will have a positive effect not only on you but on […]
I haven’t always been this strong and healthy. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about my past life.
The internet is awash with ‘reasons why women should lift weights’ type articles that focus on sexy butts, toned arms, looking hot and not being bulky. That shit bores me. Here are 10 other reasons that women should lift weights.
Sally gives you a couple of neat mind tricks that will get you to the gym or out on the pavements on those days when motivation is lacking and you feel like slacking off!
Have you ever set yourself a target body weight – and then failed to maintain it? Have you ever set yourself a body fat goal and then struggled to reach it? Did you feel like you had failed or settled for second best?
Getting a good night’s sleep of 8-9 hours a night is vital for fat loss, muscle gain, health and sanity – but it’s often the aspect of our lifestyle that feels the least under control. But before you reach for the sleeping pills or a bottle of scotch, make sure that you have tried these […]