One of my sports-specific clients recently asked me what benefits can be gained from doing cardio as part of their recovery programme. Walking or jogging at a leisurely pace can enhance blood flow and help you recover. Even a few minutes of movement the day after a challenging workout is enough to promote circulation and help reduce stiffness and soreness. If you have been training hard and enduring it but still being plagued by muscle soreness, it is time to give cardio a try.

What do YOU have in your gym bag? For the most part, a successful workout is a matter of having good nutrition beforehand, along with the dedication to go to the gym even when you don't feel like it... And though that is true, there are things you can put in your gym bag, which can help you perform better. Here are our top 6:

Exercise will improve your strength. If you're looking to get stronger and look better, strength/resistance training is the way to go!

The gain and struggle for success are only effective when some basic tips are mandatory for observation.

Well, if you set the goals, put a plan in place, and then follow it through, you get many 'wins'. You are taking the time to do something meaningful to you, and you are retaking control of your life! When you follow through with the plan, then you are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment.

This article explores the benefits of speed, agility and quickness training in several sports. This training is particularly beneficial to athletes who have to move quickly to take part in their sport. In these sports, it is not always necessary to be "in shape" or perform well to win, but instead, it is more important to be faster, more agile or more "in the zone".