Chasing Ghosts – climbing the ranks in your sport
It takes years to become a high level performer in competitive sport. In fact it takes years to be a high level performer in other professions too. Think mathematics, neurosurgery
A simple approach to dealing with detours in your fitness training
The periods when training is going really well are great. Hitting your targets and realising goals is very motivating. However, experienced fitness trainers will know that things don't always go
Know Your Sport And Where Best To Invest Your Time
Sports performance is a massive topic. When you consider everything that can impact on an athletes performance it can become a little overwhelming. Whilst some strength and conditioning coaches believe
Understanding the Stages of Training Induced Fatigue
We have covered the topic of recovery quite a lot via our blogs. However, it is just as important to understand fatigue itself, not just how to recover from it.
Coaching Or Instructing? – Getting The Most Out Of Personal Training
With the worlds of fitness continuing to grow, there are a million and one new faces, platforms and places to train. The possibilities can be pretty overwhelming at times, particularly
Why Beards Make You Better At Life…
Tired of the endless stream of fitness facts?! Here's a bit of humour I wrote a few years ago, I'm pretty sure it still rings true with myself and Nathan.
Psychological Stress Could Be Stunting Your Performance
Many people use the gym as "me time". Maybe it's your chance to escape everything that is going on in life and focus on you. Some people have even gone
You can lead the horse to water…
How many times do we set out to achieve something and then not quite make it? The vast majority of people fail to achieve their health and fitness goals. Recently
When is a world class training programme not a world class training programme?
World class fitness training programmes aren't hard to find. Open up the pages of any fitness magazine, and even newspapers on a regular basis, and you are treated to the