Technology has provided many great things for modern living that makes our lives easier, but one could argue it has almost gone too far and made life so easy and made us lazy. When you consider that physical inactivity contributes to over three million preventable deaths worldwide each year (that’s six per cent of all deaths) it is easy to see why we now regularly hear the saying "Sitting Has Become The New Smoking". Poor posture, chronic neck pain, and severe injuries like bulging discs are also linked to repetitive sitting and not to mention the impact this can have on your waistline too! In this article I will discuss in great detail what happens when you sit down too much and also how you can use some simple tricks and tips to prevent this danger. We also review your workstation set up and even how new technology can help inspire you to move more! Enjoy.

Choosing the right exercises, or exercise program to get in shape would have to be one of the most misunderstood and confusing topics for people. The workout you would do in your 20's will significantly be different to the workout you do in your 40's, but not always. The belief that you must workout for at least an hour a day and it is not a good workout unless you get sweaty and puffed is why most people gravitate to repetitious cardio type training like running and cycling. However what I am going to show you in this article is that to achieve your goal of being Healthy, Strong and Fit it is all about choosing the right exercise for you. (note it must be in the order of Healthy First, Fit second, more on that later)

Strength training for sports is absolutely essential if you want to take your game to the next level and also to prevent injury from stopping you in your tracks. Knowing exactly what exercises to choose must be based on a series of tests and assessments that can identify your weaknesses and also the requirements of your sport. Having said that, after training all types of clients from different sports and also competing at high levels in various sports myself, I have been able to narrow my TOP 7 Exercises that you need in your kit bag if you want to be unstoppable. These exercises are not based on muscles but instead on essential movement patterns and abilities. The movement patterns that must be performed in a STANDING POSITION are Lunge, Squat, Bend, Push, Pull, Twist & Gait. Coupled with different abilities you are able to create amazing athletic sport based gym exercises that train your nervous system to a level similar to your sport. Abilities required in sports are Speed, Power, Strength, Agility, Flexibility, Endurance, Balance & Co-Ordination.