STRENGTH GAMES 2023 REFLECTION
On May 6th, 2023, Higher Performance hosted its first-ever competition called the Strength Games. The event witnessed the blood, sweat, and grit of 37 competitors as they churned out unbelievable results. The Higher Performance team poured heart and soul into organising the event on our very own premises. With immense gratitude, we acknowledge the unwavering […]
My Journey to the Beast: Pressing a 48kg Kettlebell
How do you go from pressing 28kg to 48kg? At under 80kg bodyweight? With a technique-solidifying, base-building, high-volume press plan followed by a strategic peaking effort. But to develop a successful strength program, you need to understand programming fundamentals and your individual training parameters. Here’s how Myren Fu, StrongFirst Certified Team Leader and StrongFirst Elite, […]
How Over Twenty Ladies Did Their First Chin-up Within a Year
Given the absolute strength differences between men and women, a chin-up is an excellent challenge for ladies with strength goals. I train a number of women, so I decided to challenge my students (and myself) by embarking on an audacious one-year long plan to help as many of my female students perform their first chin-up […]
More Mass with Minimal Gear
With training equipment running at an all-time low due to COVID-19 lockdowns, most people have access to nothing but their bodyweight and minimal equipment and are left scratching their heads with what to do besides countless fundamental exercises and “HIIT.” There are only so many dips, pushups, and pullups that one can do when it […]
#HPStories: Joseph
#HPStories is a series of interviews and articles that features members of the community that trains with us here at Higher Performance. As coaches and staff, we are continually inspired and motivated by the perseverance of our members as we tag along their fitness journeys through life. And we are so proud to share those […]
The Importance of Reverse Dieting
Picture this: It is post fat loss. You have gone through weeks of caloric restrictions and you are hungry. On top of that, your mind cannot help but to wander – taking stock of all the foods you have been craving. This mental state can be a surefire way to reverse all your hard work. […]
Takeaways From Previous Fat Loss Challenge Winners
The year was 2021, and the fat-loss challenge had been issued, but then came the (un)expected plot twist – the lock down. Despite the odds, the team at Higher Performance decided to carry on! Kettlebells & equipment were loaned out & new programs were crafted and set in place to help members to continue their […]
Before You Commit to Your Next Fat Loss Challenge…
Before you commit to the next body transformation, there are a few important factors that you should consider. At almost everyone’s point in life, there will come a time where dropping a waist size or the need to get in shape comes to the forefront of our fitness journeys. Something like a body transformation, at […]
#HPStories: Jitha & Shilpa
#HPStories is a series of interviews and articles that features members of the community that trains with us here at Higher Performance. As coaches and staff, we are continually inspired and motivated by the perseverance of our members as we tag along their fitness journeys through life. And we are so proud to share those […]
The Best Darn Fat Loss Program. Period.
When people think of effective fat loss training, a few methods stand out more than others. Some swear by high intensity interval training (HIIT), others by weights only and some, just with cardio alone. The truth is, all these methods have their merits and they aid in weight loss to some degree. Now the million […]