Rate Of Force Development and Why It’s Important For Sports Performance
Rate of force development or RFD is a term that relates to the explosiveness of a movement. Think simply, "how fast can you develop force". If you're looking for a
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As sensationalists we’re missing the point!
I read a great article in the CrossFit Journal the other day. It talked about gun crime, statistics and and death rates in the USA. Gun and gang related crime
Strength and conditioning for young athletes?
The gap between the fitness of the average child and that of the high performing young athlete widens. There is little argument that young people are becoming less active. As
Achieving a sports field A+ – even professional athletes need to do their homework
What does it take to get the A+ grade? Whether studying in a classroom or performing in the sports arena, the answer is the same. Attending class and practice is
Boot Camp once a week is not enough
Fitness Bootcamp sessions have remained popular in recent years. A cheap, sociable and varied way to exercise. Bootcamps help hundreds of thousands of people get fit. Many people use these
Planning Workouts and Personal Training Sessions
Gone are the days of 3 sets of 10, on 4-5 exercises, for 45 minutes of training. Whilst this method can be effective in gradually progressing, don't be afraid of
Pre-Season Conditioning – always come back to the sport
Later this week I am fortunate enough to be heading into Saracen's Rugby to observe the start of their pre-season training. I'm keen to talk to players about the physical
Make errors to learn and maintain momentum with your training
At first glance the headline photo looks pretty cool. It shows an athlete lifting weights, working hard and 'in control'. The reality was very different. At the time of the
Flexible Training Programs to Avoid Feeling Rubbish!
You've all experienced days in training where you simply feel rough. You may try to crack on and get the session done as prescribed. In order to do this you