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Back to basics

Back to basics

Getting leaner is a hot topic the world over but in that world ruled by myth and fashion, how do you achieve that holy grail of a lean yet muscular physique? The world of athletes gives us an insight into why some people are able to stay healthy, fit and lean their...
Verbal cues for training

Verbal cues for training

  The ‘Bakers Dozen’ Continuing our small series of edible bites relating to mysteries of coaching, we thought we should have a look at some verbal cues. Verbal cues are the short, process stimulating commands, given by a coach to produce a particular movement or...
Coaching – Skill v Ability

Coaching – Skill v Ability

As coaches we are primarily concerned with the acquisition of skill, by this I mean our athletes, clients and patients need to acquire/ develop their motor skills. Skill and the notion of ability are sometimes used interchangeably; however, it is very important to...

Coaching vs. Knowledge

Coaching vs. Knowledge The acquisition of knowledge, in other words a real understanding of the physiology and biomechanics of movement is key if you want to develop to an elite level within the health and fitness industry but don’t mistake this theoretical knowledge...