Planning the perfect training camp
Spring is the time for the warm weather camp. The season is drawing closer and training volume is increasing. The weather is the only thing…
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6 Tips for getting back into swimming
This article is not for the complete swimming beginner. If you are a beginner start off with a good foundation and get some swim lessons.…
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Climb like the GOAT
For cyclists, climbing the hills are a love hate relationship. Racers can see it as an opportunity to take control of a race or lose…
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It’s never wrong to be strong!
There are very few sports where absolute strength is unimportant. Regardless of whether or not the athlete’s bodyweight is important to performance, strength is always…
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4 Ways to improve lactate clearance!
The accumulation of lactate is deemed to be a major determinant of performance during competition. Lactate is a byproduct of glycolysis. The accumulation of lactate…
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Building the engine!
Our cardiovascular system is basically an engine. The bigger it is the more power we can produce. Like any powerful engine its performance is based on…
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Fat loss for athletes!
Body composition and body mass are important for most sports. The success of an athlete can rely heavily on falling within the norms of their sports,…
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Make it quick!
An issue I have encountered with younger athletes is the issue of bar speed during lifts. Typically younger athletes that I’ve worked with have come…
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Everything works!
I heard a really good quote recently from rising UFC star Conor McGregor. He said “Everything does work. There’s a time and a place for…
