The Journey to Elite Sport: Expert Youth Training in Ascot for Parents
The Journey to Elite Sport: Why Every Champion Begins as "Just a Kid from Somewhere" It's very easy to get caught up by the elite athletes as the finished product, especially
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Strength versus Power: Finding the Perfect Balance for the Athlete
As a strength and conditioning coach, I often get asked about the best way to balance strength versus power training for athletes. It's a great question, but the answer isn't
Does it look like a squat?
When working with athletes of all ages and abilities, strength and conditioning coaching can be very simple. The science that underpins S&C is far from simple. However, one of the
Lockdown Challenges – Freind or Foe?
Should you be doing a fitness challenge this lockdown? I've seen so many already. Run every day in November, Run 100 miles in November, Learn to Handstand. The list could
Exercise Selection Across the Force-Velocity Curve
I have talked about the importance of the force-velocity before on here. However, for this post, I would like to provide some practical examples. I have also talked recently about
Anyone for Tennis?
The British government have relaxed the Covid-19 restrictions. Brits are now allowed to play sports such as golf and tennis. Every summer, many of us hit the outdoor courts to
Importance of being fit for purpose
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. The link between warm ups, preparation and performance. Surely only athletes that need to worry about it? Not necessarily. Here, lead strength and conditioning
Into the unknown : Preparing for sports post Covid-19
The covid 19 Pandemic has created an unprecedented time for modern day sports. Organised sporting activities will be one of the last to return to normal. When they do, who
Applying the Correct Workout Stimulus During Lockdown
I recently posted about understanding the intended stimuli of your sessions. This is vitally important to staying on track with your training during lockdown. Particularly for those with an eye