Leo Neenan Many of the back issues I see clinically are a result of poor postural control and strength. While some have previous injuries in the low back or pelvic areas that have not been rehabilitated correctly or sufficiently so are due to a lack of maintenance of the postural strength Sitting for long periods everyday does … Read more
Developing Athleticism starts with developing your speed mechanics . If you move well at speed then agility and mobility and strength can be added easily Clinically I often see hip and hamstring injuries that stem from poor acceleration mechanics and weak rotational power. This leads to overload on the hamstrings in particular as well … Read more
Week 1 Laying the Foundations – Do this session 3 times per week Control The Bear Series PLAY VIDEO – 1 arm – 1 arm & 1 Leg – 1 arm, 1 leg & rotate Target Reps: 5 of each Agility Turning Jump PLAY VIDEO – Left and Right Measure your Jump Target … Read more
‘What can I do to improve my running technique?’ This is a question that I get asked all the time. A simple and quick answer is that you already have a better running technique – you use it when you run faster / sprint. Sprinting is a much more efficient form of movement and while … Read more
Whats your Force Velocity Profile (FVP)? Is it going to hamper your ability to perform or even lead to injury? Each of us has the ability to produce Force as well as the ability to produce Velocity. Both of these abilities should ideally be fairly well balanced. Sadly some rely on one ability too much … Read more
Prevent Injuries and Perform Better With Improved Mobility In spite of all the health benefits from an active lifestyle, why do so many athletes get niggles and injuries? Is running (and other sports) worse for us as we age? Few, if any runners, avoid injuries all the time. So whats the best way to prevent … Read more
If, like many runners out there, you have tight calves you should really be looking at improved ways of mobilising your foot and ankle joints prior to running. Doing so on a regular basis will not only reduce the tightness it can improve you ability to absorb the impact at foot strike and allow a … Read more
Hang Power Clean 2 x 4 medium 50kg Strength -Power Barbell Counter Movement Jump 4 x 1 medium 30kg DeadLift 2 x 4 Slow – medium 60kg Strength Squat 2 x 4 Slow – medium 60kg
OK . So you have a training plan that works but if you do 2 marathons a year there’s training time in between the races that has to be done right for the training plan to work properly It could well be that your training break between races is whats letting you down Unfortunately, … Read more
Knee pain is a very common issue people face that affects their training and activities in daily life. Prior to the onset of pain is often stiffness and it is at this point you should look closely at what is causing it and put a plan in place to change what is going on. I … Read more