Producing an elite performer is a long term project which must begin at childhood. Sporting organisations put in place long term athletic development plans in order to do so. The aims are to enhance the holistic development of each individual, whilst also reducing the risk of injury. The key variable which impacts optimal development and […]
Spring is almost here and before you know it Summer has arrived. Don’t panic you still have time to get the body you desire, but I warn you it is going to take hard work and dedication to get it. A massive part of positively changing your body is diet, regularly going to the gym […]
It is bulking season! Christmas is round the corner, the temperature is dropping and a few extra pounds may be what you desire. Hopefully I can help you reach your goal with three easy tips to help boost your muscle mass in time for the New Year. Eating enough protein In order to build muscle […]
The football season may not start until August, but this is the most important time of year for all footballers to prepare themselves physically for the long season ahead. The work performed during preseason can make or break the success of the upcoming campaign. The physical requirements at all levels of the game has risen […]
The Olympic lifts are the most technical and daunting exercises to undertake when going to the gym, that is why you never see many people performing them (even when you do at times form is questionable), but once they are mastered and part of your regular training program you will be the idol of the […]
Professional golfers are now stronger, fitter and more powerful than 20 years ago, giving them the ability to strike the ball harder and further than ever. These strides forward are due to strength & conditioning becoming part of the normal training schedule for a professional golfer. This multi-disciplinary approach to training has been beneficial for […]
Working as a Personal Trainer at Fit4less Brentford you meet so many different people, all varying in lifting experience, functional ability and end goals. Yet many attempt the same exercises, whether that’s due to examples they have seen on the internet, undertaken in the classes, or advice from a friend/trainer. One exercise I see a […]
Losing weight is on many peoples to do list, however going about it is much more difficult. My blog post today attempts to give you 3 simple tips to help you go about your weight loss goals, in the most effective and efficient way possible, in order to shed those extra pounds before Christmas (so then you can put it […]
You walk into a gym these days and a squat seems to be the go to exercise for many when undertaking a lower body session. Squats are a fantastic exercise, when done correctly, as they are functional, a compound exercise, and excellent for building strength in the lower body. Many people undertaking them however are […]
Post activity your body will be dehydrated, breaking down muscle, tight and sore. This is because the body has used up its fuels and broken down muscle fibres during the activity undertaken. In order to restore and replenish what the body has lost recovery strategies are essential. This will allow your body to recover quicker […]
Providing your body with the correct fuels is essential to optimise your performance. This doesn’t just start the moment you walk out onto the field or during the warm up but throughout the course of the day leading up to the game. With today’s blog post I’m going provide a meal plan you can eat […]
There are numerous amounts of sports, all with differing demands and skill sets for success. It is not just the technical coaching staff that needs to make their sessions specific to that sport but also the strength and conditioning/fitness/physical development (whatever you want to call yourself) coach. Strength is strength, speed is speed, and power […]