You can lead the horse to water…
How many times do we set out to achieve something and then not quite make it? The vast majority of people fail to achieve their health and fitness goals. Recently we have...
When is a world class training programme not a world class training programme?
World class fitness training programmes aren’t hard to find. Open up the pages of any fitness magazine, and even newspapers on a regular basis, and you are treated to...
Helping young athletes gauge their progress
If your son / daughter is considered a high level young athlete then the chances are they have enjoyed more than their fair share of success en route. They’re likely to...
Focussing on the individual when coaching the group
It’s can be easy to get lost in the crowd when doing group fitness training. Group training has many advantages but also some potential pitfalls. It also provides a...
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...