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The Resting Squat – what’s not to like?

Aug 14, 2017 | Blog

I was at work earlier this week and found myself demonstrating a resting squat; the ( unlucky!) person opposite me was in equal measures surprised and impressed but what I found shocking was their insistence that if they ‘ ever got down they would never get back up.’...

Interview with The Telegraph

Jan 14, 2017 | Blog, In The Media

A really exciting week for Rev5 when we had the opportunity to speak with the lovely Victoria Lambert from The Telegraph. It was great to be able to share with her all the enthusiasm we share to promote the benefits of strength training, better referred to as...

Managing Diabetes – It Can Be Done and It Is Worth It

Nov 24, 2016 | Blog

I recently read that November was Diabetes Awareness Day in America in an excellent article by Kelly Chambers, MS, RD, CDE, an American diabetes educator which I felt compelled to share: November is national diabetes month…

Profile: Magdalena Wronska

Feb 24, 2016 | Blog

Magdalena Wronska joined Rev5 late last year as a trainer, and is now in charge of developing our forthcoming nutrition clinic. If you train at Rev5, it’s likely you have experienced her infectious enthusiasm and energy. She is interviewed by colleague and Rev5 co-founder…

No sweat: the slow-mo workout for the over 40s (The Times)

Sep 6, 2015 | Blog

This summer, Rev5 was featured in The Times. The full page piece, written by Peta Bee, appeared in the Saturday’s Body + Soul section on 25th July.

The new trend for ‘revving up’ your fitness (Evening Standard)

Jul 21, 2015 | Blog

I was at a networking meeting recently when a gentleman asked me what I do. When I told him we were introducing a workout into the UK that builds strength in 15 minutes, once a week, I immediately sensed his skepticism.

Intelligent signals from your muscles, that increase bone density

Jul 10, 2015 | Blog

There is evidence to suggest that HIRT can increase our bone mass and bone strength, and help prevent loss of bone mineral density as we age

Why High Intensity Resistance Training is so beneficial for Type 2 Diabetes

Jun 7, 2015 | Blog

The link between high intensity resistance training (or HIRT, as is Rev5) and type 2 diabetes fascinates me. HIRT has been shown to help the body to handle glucose much more effectively. Let me explain.

Living Happily Ever After: Protein

Jun 2, 2015 | Blog

Next to exercise, diet is the second important component of a long and healthy life. Let’s look today at the most essential nutrient for muscle growth: protein.

Living Happily Ever After: Strength Training

May 10, 2015 | Blog

Strength training helps stave off age-related disability, preserve bone mass, and is the most effective remedy against osteoporosis. It can even boost brainpower.