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%, but maybe I am not as hardcore as the Russian lifters! It is well established that lifting maximal loads elicits [...]
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 log pages to track your progress. A paperback copy will be given to all our youth members (12-16-years-old) who initially [...]
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 spine) while under load. The spine can bend and twist and of course it is healthy for it to [...]
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 then ran The Wall Ultra, 69 miles from Carlisle to Newcastle through Hadrian's Wall country. Myself and two friends entered [...]
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 from Jane: "I do strength & conditioning twice a week - thanks to Jason for his tailored programmes - Pilates [...]
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 Boston, USA where he hopes to play College hockey then on to play professionally. If you are interested in how [...]
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 work as hard as your ability level allows. However, our highly experienced coaches will push you to YOUR limits, because [...]
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 publisher who does an awesome job of bringing the books to life… It’s so exciting to see my work go [...]
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 Donation per person to take part - 100% of Funds raised go to charity! Our main charity is the East [...]
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 right, you don’t. In fact, telling a client that their Rectus Femoris originates on the Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine, and [...]
