Since becoming Macclesfield's first and only Official HYROX Gym, we have added over 10 new classes. Every evening (Mon-Fri) at 18:30, we have HYROX Specific Strength Training, and at 19:30, we have HYROX Circuit Training. Here's some of what we do during these classes: Sled Push Sled Pull Walking Lunges Farmers Carry Clean & Press [...]
We are Macclesfield's first Official HYROX Gym! HYROX, often described as the "ultimate fitness challenge," is a unique and innovative fitness race that combines elements of high-intensity functional workouts with endurance-focused running. Developed in Germany, HYROX has gained international popularity for its inclusive and competitive nature, allowing participants of various fitness levels to engage in [...]
The Deadly Dozen (DD) has been designed to be one of the hardest yet most accessible fitness races in the world. The race involves 12x 400m runs, which we refer to as “Journeys,” and 12x exercise stations, which we refer to as “Labours.” The Labours only use bodyweight (BW), kettlebell (KB), dumbbell (DB) and weight [...]
In the thriving fitness industry, having the right qualifications can make all the difference in your career. If you’re passionate about fitness and aspire to become a certified personal trainer, you’re in the right place. Our comprehensive guide will not only enlighten you about the importance of personal training qualifications but also help you understand [...]
Cricket games generally last several hours and can span over 3-5 days. Therefore, it is essential that every player is physically fit and healthy. Regardless of what role they are playing within the game, a fitter player is an individual who will have the physical and mental resilience to maintain higher levels of concentration and [...]
A Needs Analysis looks at the sport and the athlete(s), assesses the demands the sport places on the athlete and considers what qualities the athlete needs to maximize performance and minimize their risk of injury – I have also included some general information about the sport and its history. Association football, aka football or soccer, [...]
Which sports require the most skill? This is a hard question to answer because “skill” can be quite hard to define and is incredibly different from sport to sport. I personally love the concept of perceptual intelligence. Perception is the ability to see, hear or become aware of something through our senses. It’s the [...]
In this article, I’d like to define what strength and conditioning is and take an in-depth look at what a strength and conditioning coach does. The Definition: Strength and conditioning, or S&C for short, refers to the physical development of competitive athletes at all levels, including elite-level sport, grassroots players or even hobbyists [...]
This is a tough question to answer as there are so many factors. Therefore, we need to establish what we class as physically demanding. We need to consider the different components of fitness, such as muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, and speed. Of course, when it comes to the term "physically demanding," we tend [...]
Fast reactions are clearly an integral part of athleticism. However, when it comes to the trainability of reaction time, things are questionable, to say the least. Ultimately, we need to define exactly what we mean by reaction time and also what physical attributes we are specifically targeting. Reaction Time is defined as the amount of [...]
