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
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
Do You Really Need To Cool Down After Exercise?
You've just completed your session, you most likely to 1 of 3 things! You either lay on the floor for 10 minutes feeling sorry for yourself before heading for a
Falling Off The Wagon With Diet And Training – It’s Not Always Bad
I feel 99% of people that read this post will be able to relate to multiple aspects. You've been having a good run, training is going well and you're sticking
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
Thoughts on a high performance culture in personal training
We hear a lot about high performance cultures in business and sports teams, such as the incredible Team Sky. However, many personal trainers operate remotely or as a small team.
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