Remaining motivated as a strength and conditioning coach
The energy and enthusiasm that goes into getting a fitness venture off the ground is incredible and infectious. This initial rush of ‘getting started’ will wear...
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Fitness Motivation: When a change is as good as a rest
Strength and conditioning for young athletes is a journey more than a destination. Every athlete has performance goals that they wish to achieve, part of which will include...
How to Improve Your Running Performance with Limited Time
Many of us lead busy lives. There is no getting away from this fact, the world is a busy place. In addition, many more of us are becoming more aware of health and fitness. As...
Every day training realities
A fitness training programme on a piece of paper or spreadsheet is simply words. Albeit words of guidance. What the client or athlete does to implement it is what brings the...
Is Training in Water Beneficial For Improving Power?
The winning margins in sport decreasing at a rate of knots. As a result, practitioners and coaches are looking much further out of the box for that extra 1%. You may have seen...
Resistance Training and Jumping For Bone Health
We get older, it’s inevitable. However, that doesn’t mean we have to stop doing the things we love. Sure, we may need to adjust the amount and intensity of the...
Yoga and Pilates similarities and differences
‘What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?’ Sometimes people can be confused about which one is best for them. Here, our qualified pilates instructor Franki, provides...
Science, Fads and Progress – cracks in the research
What is the best way to get fit? Let’s take it a little further and ask what’s the best strategy for staying healthy? And one more, how can we be well? The...
Does Doing A Priming Session Before A Game Help?
The thought of going to the gym the day before a big game / race may be a big no no for a lot of people. However, research has suggested that, if programmed sensibly, a gym...