Training and competing
Earlier this week I listened to a great podcast by Ben Bergeron. Bergeron is a performance CrossFit coach who continues to work with world champions in the sport. The topic...
When you’re part of the problem ….
Continuing on a health theme from previous posts here I want to take a look at a broader public health issue. Mortality and morbidity rates due to cardiovascular disease,...
As sensationalists we’re missing the point!
I read a great article in the CrossFit Journal the other day. It talked about gun crime, statistics and and death rates in the USA. Gun and gang related crime / deaths are...
Strength and conditioning for young athletes?
The gap between the fitness of the average child and that of the high performing young athlete widens. There is little argument that young people are becoming less active. ...
Achieving a sports field A+ – even professional athletes need to do their homework
What does it take to get the A+ grade? Whether studying in a classroom or performing in the sports arena, the answer is the same. Attending class and practice is only the...
Boot Camp once a week is not enough
Fitness Bootcamp sessions have remained popular in recent years. A cheap, sociable and varied way to exercise. Bootcamps help hundreds of thousands of people get fit. Many...
Thoughts on a high performance culture in personal training
We hear a lot about high performance cultures in business and sports teams, such as the incredible Team Sky. However, many personal trainers operate remotely or as a small...
Pre-Season Conditioning – always come back to the sport
Later this week I am fortunate enough to be heading into Saracen’s Rugby to observe the start of their pre-season training. I’m keen to talk to players about the...
Make errors to learn and maintain momentum with your training
At first glance the headline photo looks pretty cool. It shows an athlete lifting weights, working hard and ‘in control’. The reality was very different. At the...