DMC Fitness Blog

Health Heart

How Not To Get Heart Disease

I’ve been doing a bit of learning or Continued Professional Development on the topic of heart disease, and heart health. I was immediately grabbed by this podcast episode featuring this

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over worked man

Why Mini Breaks Are Important

If you’re working behind a desk all day you’ll likely recognise the physical and mental fatigue that sets in at the end of a long day/week in the office. You’ve

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Steven bench Press

Men’s Health Week 2025

It’s international Men’s Health week (9th-15th June). This week is all about creating awareness and promoting positive health in men. Nearly 50% of our clients are men between the ages

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Childhood trauma

Childhood Trauma and Addiction

A topic that interests me as an adult is the effects that personal trauma has on individuals. Now I know this doesn’t make for very cheery, positive study material but

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Circle of Control

Your Circle of Influence

Right now there’s a lot that’s outwith our control. Although this should be concerning to us, it’s not particularly helpful to waste energy worrying about it. So instead, let’s chat

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stretching

Stretching: An In Depth Look

Stretching is a component of physical fitness that is largely neglected by many. Although its importance can’t be overstated enough as it is one of the most significant components in

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barbells

The Trap Bar Deadlift

Have you ever walked into a gym recently and noticed a really big hexagon-shaped barbell and asked yourself “what do you do with that?” Well, the answer to the question

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CBD Active

What is CBD?

I am excited to announce that we will be working with Vitality CBD as an affiliate. The company created a range called Vitality Sport and contacted me to try it

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David Pull Down

Budget Gyms and Private Coaching

In recent years, gyms have become increasingly accessible to almost everyone. This is mainly due to the huge influx of budget gyms that we’ve seen over the past 10 years

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Resistance band training

Resistance Bands and Exercise

Have you ever wondered why resistance bands are so versatile and challenge your body so much in many different ways? Let me share with you a bit of history! Resistance

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Isometric Anatomy

Isometrics In Exercise

Have you ever tried to push or pull something really heavy and found your muscles getting really tired without anything actually moving? Have you wondered why? There is a simple

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ladel mixing

Slow Cooked Three Bean Chilli

Lockdown has brought many things to us, including challenges, frustration and emotions but I have to say they haven’t all been bad.  Having more time in the house has allowed

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hand anatomy

Strong Hands

A guide to wrist and hand care. Your hands and wrists are probably the most used parts of your body. Just think how many times you use your hands when

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Buttermilk pancakes

Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes

I’ve been on a bit of a mission to make light, fluffy, and golden brown crisp edges, Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes, and after a few failed attempts, I think I’ve nailed

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Happy Feet

Building the foundation of your body from the ground up The feet and ankles are used more than any other part of the body (except the hands) on a day

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Power Smoothie

Protein Power Smoothie

I often get asked how I use supplements in my daily routine. One method is my through my Protein Power Smoothie. This is the recipe I use for our post-training

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