Get fit with David Little
The king of exercises for building chest strength
Published 28 August 2008
WHILE walking through a gym one day I noticed a young lad piling on a couple of 25kg plates on each side of a bar.
Burpee - a basic exercise that improves overall conditioning
Published 21 August 2008
DURING A circuit class a couple of years ago I was asked to describe what and why a burpee would benefit anyone.
My quest for fitness continues
Published 14 August 2008
ON MY quest for Crossfit greatness I encountered another workout named after a girl.
So what is the best exercise
Published 8 August 2008
THESE days, it doesn’t matter where you look, there is always a fitness magazine, website or forum asking the question what is the best exercise you can do? So what is it then? You could list quite few if forced to, but how many of you would name an exercise that is as functional as stirring a cup of tea?
Strength revolution starts here
Published 25 July 2008
DURING my search for hardcore fitness a few years ago, I stumbled across Ross Enamait, an ex-amateur boxer turned training philosopher and one of the best sources for strength and conditioning.
My search for the best way to a washboard stomach
Published 17 July 2008
AS I CONTINUE on my search of the best strength and conditioning videos that Youtube has to offer let me first ask you a question.
No title
Published 26 June 2008
THE PURPOSE of trying to convey the truth on everything fitness is to give my own personal account of the topic I write about.
Ask a bodybuilder how to lose that flab
Published 5 June 2008
A NUMBER of months ago, I watched a programme on women bodybuilders. It was amazing to see the dedication these women put themselves through to obtain a championship winning body.
Power to the powerbag
Published 29 May 2008
IT’S NOT often I get a compliment, but to my surprise it felt worthwhile writing these articles each week when Dr Mark Bellamy, the owner of the powerbag, called me to tell me how much he enjoyed the articles I produced on powerbag training.
There's no comfort in comfort eating
Published 18 May 2008
THIS week, I’m looking at comfort eating.
Can't be bothered going to the gym? Install one at home
Published 11 May 2008
THERE is no better place to put your car than in a garage, and the same can be said about putting your own home gym in there too.
Muscle bulk versus toned
Published 2 May 2008
WITH ME being a bit of an internet nerd, I recently stumbled upon a site that had some very interesting conclusions into the argument what is better having muscle bulk or looking toned?
Interval training maximises your body
Published 25 April 2008
One of the biggest improvements over the past few years is the diversity in interval training.
Big craze is good for you
Published 11 April 2008
AT LAST, I have got round to discussing the biggest fitness craze the world has seen - crossfit.
Fitness could be the key to West Cumbria's fortunes
Published 27 March 2008
A SLIGHTLY different topic this week, but certainly one that is very close to my heart and if I’m honest classes as a rant too.
Fitness: High intensity training
Published 21 March 2008
THIS week, David Little will be looking at high intensity training, high intensity interval training and tabata intervals.
Take a break and feel the benefits
Published 21 March 2008
WHAT happens when you get bored with your current routine? Do you change it or do you decide to have a break from training altogether?