The Chaos and the Calm: Finding Balance in Personal Training
Personal training should be exactly what it says on the tin. Personal. No two sessions should be the same, no one size fits all and no cookie cutter programs. At
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Using an Exercise Continuum to Progress Plyometrics
Lockdown has left many of us searching for different methods of staying fit. In Nathan's latest article, he talked about staying "fit for purpose". While there are indeed many different ways
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
Cheat Day? A smarter look at nutrition
The Cheat Day So, you’re dieting….watching the calories….paying a bit more attention to what you eat. The only thing is, you can eat some of your favourite foods! A pizza on a Friday
Youth Strength Training Made Simple With The 1×20 Protocol
The 1x20 is a method of training that has only recently come to my attention. I first heard about it a year ago, and like many, I kind of scoffed
A Philosophical Approach to Long Term Athletic Development. (Part 1)
Become an Authentic Tour Guide As an Expert Youth Strength Coach in Berkshire, I thought it would only be fair to share my philosophy. It is important to note that my
Youth Strength Training For Health and Performance
Strength training has long been a topic of debate when it comes to youth athletes. When to start? How much? What kind of exercises? Despite this, the most recent research
Intensity Drives Adaptation in Personal Training Sessions
I recently took part in some qualifiers for a decent standard competition. While I knew it was going to be tough to qualify, I was confident I had done the
Tempo Training Can be A Great Tool For Youth Coaches
For this article / blog post I am referring to using tempos in the weights room. Yes, you can do running tempos but that is a different topic all together.