There's several lifts in the gym that come to mind when we want to predict values of strength. Some of the more obvious ones are the Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press, Strict Press and all their variants. Then we have more niche lifts that measure power as well as strength. Obvious ones in this category are [...]
There's several lifts in the gym that come to mind when we want to predict values of strength. Some of the more obvious ones are the Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press, Strict Press and all their variants. Then we have more niche lifts that measure power as well as strength. Obvious ones in this category are [...]
Will be doing some Speed, Agility & Quickness work with some sports specific clients tonight - Working with speed ladders, cones and hurdles. It is vital to incorporate all of the components of fitness into our training. The level 3 personal Training qualification simply does not give trainers the in depth knowledge they need to really apply specific training [...]
Will be doing some Speed, Agility & Quickness work with some sports specific clients tonight - Working with speed ladders, cones and hurdles. It is vital to incorporate all of the components of fitness into our training. The level 3 personal Training qualification simply does not give trainers the in depth knowledge they need to really apply specific training [...]
By Glenn Cranham - 5S Sports Rehabilitator. Low back pain can be defined as pain, muscle tension, or stiffness localised below the ribs and above the lower gluteal folds, with or without leg pain (Sciatica) (Van der Heijden, 1991). Back pain is a very common condition, with up to 33% of the UK adult population [...]
In the massively growing world of strength and conditioning, the go to lift to help enhance athleticism and develop lower body power will, 9 times out of 10, be a variant of the Olympic lifts. For good reason too. You see the classical lifts, an old school name for the Snatch and the Clean and [...]
Setting up some Overload Circuits tonight... 12+ stations all working the same body parts, aiming to completely overload the muscles! Our fitness facility in Macclesfield is ideal for these kinds of high intensity circuits, lots of space and free weights to work on functional movement patterns and really develop an individuals functional strength, whilst conditioning them not [...]
By Glenn Cranham - 5S Sports Rehabilitator Up to 80% of regular runners will develop an overuse injury due to their activity. The most common injuries are Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome and Iliotibial Band Syndrome. All of which can lead to compensatory movements and dysfunction. Plantar Fasciitis is [...]
