For several years running the American College Of Sport Medicine (ACSM) fitness trend report revealed that bodyweight training was one of the top trends. Normally we hate trends… Crocs…  Bumbags…  Spacer earrings…  Doga (dog yoga)… just why But we think bodyweight training is more than a trend. It’s here to stay. There are a lot of misconceptions about …

We love bands here at Ballistic, we think they are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on the market. We use them daily with clients, as well as our own training. Here’s why…   Reason 1: Help Loosen Those Tight Spots Stretching alone is great, but using bands adds an extra dimension which really …

If you’re like the majority of the population you spend a fair chunk of your day sitting down. Sitting down for the glutes is what milk is for a lactose intolerant person on a long bus trip. It’s a disaster.   What are glutes? Glutes are a fancy name for your butt. The glutes are made up …

Reason 1. Gymnasts have terrific bodies   All gymnasts are jacked. Period.  You can’t say the same for CrossFitters, power lifters or even commercial gym junkies. You can go to the gym and have a half assed workout and get away with it, you simply cannot do that with rings training.  The instability of the rings forces you …

WHY SKIPPING?   Top athletes have been skipping forever   Track & field athletes, boxers, wrestlers & UFC fighters have used skipping as a staple of their training routine for years. Where has that got them? Exceptional physiques, high levels of fitness and performance. If your sport involves speed, agility, reactions, coordination or footwork then …