The Infamous Russian Sports Scientists Vladimir Zatsiorsky classified max strength training (the maximum effort method) as working above 90% of your 1 rep max (1RM) - I personally classify max strength as anything above 85%, [...]

We have just published a Youth Strength and Conditioning Book/Paperback Program on Amazon - the book works as both a program with detailed instructions and program cards for each training session and a logbook with [...]

The Truth About the Spine I have seen a lot of vids recently showing the Jefferson Curl. They get a lot of attention because they show an individual rounding (bending) their spine (including the lumbar [...]

5S Athlete Jane has completed another Ultra Marathon, this time "The Wall" (69 Miles) just four weeks after running 10o miles! A few words from Jane: "After completing the Chester 100 four weeks ago I [...]

Jane is a 51 year old endurance athlete based in Staffordshire who runs ultramarathons. She has completed 14 races so far with her biggest ultra on May 19th, the Chester 100, her first 100-miler!  Words [...]

Here's a picture of 5S Athlete Brad Jenion in action! Bradley Jenion plays for the Great Britain U20 Ice Hockey Team and played in the World Championships last year. He plays his domestic hockey in [...]

Circuit Training (Conditioning) at 5S Fitness! We have multiple conditioning sessions everyday at 5S, which are ideal for all abilities. Every exercise can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual and ultimately, you [...]

Another two books published on Amazon, this time in the form of a Training Logbook and a Nutrition Logbook. Can’t wait to incorporate these into my programming at 5S Fitness. Huge thanks again to my [...]

If you are local to Macclesfield, join our new group and come down to the 5S Charity Bootcamp which takes place on Victoria Park, Macclesfield - Every Saturday 9am-10am - Meet at the bandstand. £5 [...]

Muscle Anatomy for Coaches Muscle Actions One of the most common beliefs of personal trainers and coaches is that “you don’t need an in-depth knowledge of anatomy to be a good trainer”. This is completely [...]