Life is Life: Dealing with Mistakes in Sport and Performance
For this blog post I am going to do something a little different. While I normally like to focus on training trends, research and more of the sciency technical stuff, this is...
Comparing youth sports performances too early
Be careful not to write off young under performers in sport too soon. In any sport across any age group there will be a range of performance levels. From the young age group...
Personal bests aren’t just about personal records
Newbie gains. When personal bests seem to come every week. We’ve all experienced the rapid rate of improvement when just starting out on a fitness journey. The reason...
Power Type Resistance Training Improves Explosive Performance
Many team sports and clubs are starting to incorporate “primer” sessions the day before a game. In some cases these sessions are even performed the morning of a...
Velocity Based Training: A Brief Guide to Understanding VBT
As sport science evolves, more and more methods of training emerge. It is important for any evidence based practitioner to stay up to date with the latest trends. Of late,...
Achieving consistency with your programme
When it come to improving your fitness, consistency of training is crucial. We are what we repeatedly do and all that. This is true for those looking for fat loss as well as...
Recovery during High Intensity Interval Training is Essential
No matter your level of performance, recovery is essential. not only between session but within them. Whether it is simply regaining control of your breathing and heart rate...
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...
Tops Tips on How to Cure Your Hangover and Set You Up for Success
We’re all human! Whilst we endeavour to keep you on the straight and narrow when it comes to health and fitness, we understand that life requires balance. For many of...