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Thought’s on the 5/3/1 strength program

Thought’s on the 5/3/1 strength program

The process of getting “strong” can be a long and often flawed process. The 5/3/1 program founded and popularised by Jim Wendler, cuts through the BS and simplifies your training without leaving big holes in your program. The program can be adapted to improve the...
Training for Power

Training for Power

Here GB Karate athlete Sophie Santillo performs a resisted sled sprint and broad jumps as part of a session designed to improve her ability to express power repeatedly. Karate is a full contact combat sport and athletes must be quick. Not just quick, strong and fit...
How long should my workout be?

How long should my workout be?

How long should your workout be? Often personal training sessions are sold in terms of time. 30/45/60minutes. When we look at why, there appear to be issues arising around value, perception and misunderstandings of some key literature. Research has shown that...
A not so new approach to a week off…

A not so new approach to a week off…

A not so new approach to a week off… In recent years the need for a week (or sometimes longer) off training, in order to allow yourself to recover has received a lot of attention. Considering that a large percentage of people who exercise do not train for sports...
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...