In follow up to the blog I recently wrote which you can access here, on how to produce strength using a single leg squat as an example exercise, I manipulated combinations of height and resistance in order to facilitate a greater range of motion under control. The speed at which you can facilitate an increased […]
I have recently been working towards my UKSCA accreditation, a process that I approached with great trepidation having never truly embraced the whole strength aspect of performance training as the corner stone to any programme. The accreditation process involves understanding periodisation, anatomy & physiology and also proficient techniques and application of Olympic Lifting. During my […]
A review of 9 days of Tennis conditioning with 6 boys aged 15-18 and two girls aged 14-16. The account is from my perspective as a Performance Coach as I consider factors that could affect performance and training quality as well as future athletic development. It is in no way a subjective portrayal of the […]
Following on from Part 1, which delved into the facts and figures concerning Arthritis and its many guises, I have followed it up with how you manage the debilitating condition through physical exercise and the benefits attached with it. Despite the difficulties of suffering from Arthritis, it’s not all doom and gloom and preparing […]
Last Spring I ran and completed the Virgin London Marathon for Arthritis Research UK a fantastic charity that’s close to my heart with close relations, friends and clients all suffering from some form of the chronic disease. I wrote this article in the build up the race, as it is aimed at raising awareness about […]
How can you prevent an injury occurring? In my previous blog I asked the question; should an athlete ever suffer from a sports injury? I concluded it by saying injuries can occur, through external, uncontrollable influences, but in essence a comprehensive training programme should prepare you for the physical demands you require and can control. […]
