The number rule of core training is that you absolutely must involve your core muscles in it. That might sound obvious but 99% of people out there never involve their core muscles (gluteals, obliques, rectus abdmonis, etc.) when they perform their core training. Fitness magazines, coaches, performance programs, etc. constantly tell us of the many […]
Achieving your training goals- a few missing links
A lot of people who start off on the path to achieving their chosen fitness goals fail to achieve them A lot of those fail to even come anywhere close to it. Months pass and they are still spinning their wheels with no real progress showing. While many people talk themselves into believing that there […]
How to be a better athlete- Instalment 1
As is the case with everything in life, some people do things right and the huge majority don’t. Sport is no different. Some athletes have a solid foundation in place from which to perform at their best. Others have a very poor foundation or worse, still, none at all. On top of this weak or […]
A great habit to develop for life- Instalment 2
One of the biggest hurdles that most people face when looking to get leaner or increase their sports performance is that they don’t supply their body with an adequate amount of nutrients for optimal results. When you under eat your or are malnourished by eating nutrient poor foods instead of nutrient rich foods, your body […]
Client testing week- a valuable observation
We’re coming to the end of our August client testing and assessment week and it’s been a great success for us as a business and for our clients aswell. As a coach it’s very rewarding to see clients improve in many areas since their last testing session. stronger More powerful Leaner better posture Better core […]
Can’t touch your toes? Here’s how (maybe)
A solid foundation of of clean movement ability is an often overlooked aspect of most people’s training programs whether they are athletes or general health & fitness enthusiasts. Think about it. If you have trouble doing some basic movements such as touching your toes when there are no external stressors (such as a wet pitch, […]
You are what you eat- not 100% accurate
We are halfway through our August client testing week and are seeing a lot of clients making great progress since they joined our facility. While a lot of clients are lifting heavier weights, jumping higher, taking on more complex exercises, etc. the whole point of our program is simply to make people healthier. In our expert […]
Whats the point of getting assessed?
Next week we will be testing and assessing all our clients. Depending on the individual this could include a number of things: strength, movement quality Core control Stamina Posture Muscle length joint range of motion While this is all great, what’s the actual point of it all? Nobody has ever come in to us and […]
Should you run? A few things you need to consider
Running/jogging has been getting a lot of negative attention lately. Personally I’m not a fan of long(ish) distance running for a lot of reasons: Time commitment Enjoyment factor Personal goals I want to receive from my training But just because I don’t particularly like to run doesn’t mean you don’t. While running definitely is not […]
Unhealthy/Unrealistic Enthusiasm
Can you be too enthusiastic when starting out with a new endeavour whether it’s changing your lifestyle, taking up a new hobby, training for a marathon or learning a new language? Can this fake enthusiasm be the weak link that’s going to stop you dead in your tracks after a relatively short timeframe? I definitely […]
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