One of the major themes across fitness and particularly running magazines over the last few years has been the importance and / or value of better functioning glute muscles. Apart from the aesthetic value of these muscles, their Function or lack thereof has a massive impact on our daily activities and not just in sporting … Read more
Monday mornings get a bad rep but many of us struggle with the all too common aches and pains in the morning, every morning. I’ve found over the years that a better routine gets rid of and reduces the occurrence of morning stiffness. I do the following three exercises when I get to the bottom … Read more
Eliminate 2 Glute Training Obstacles stopping you getting the strong, powerful glutes you want… The glutes are made up of three muscles, the Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus. Each plays a role in stabilizing, supporting and mobilizing the legs, hips and lower half of the body, … Read more
Ok in a recent post, (Vagus vs Vegas), I discussed a core engagement exercise which also integrated the relaxation response. Part of the reason I use the Supine lying position in that exercise is because it is the starting point or baseline core re-training position. Ideally we would like our core to be engaged during … Read more
One of the staples of training for quite a while now has been core work but sadly core work has been confused and replaced by abdominal work way too often. While planks do have a place in training they are not specifically core work for back protection. Sit ups and crunches are even worse and … Read more
Part 1 and Part 2 dealt with Running Symmetry and Joint Mobility so in this last instalment we are going to look at monitoring Technique in your Gym Work A full well balanced training plan should incorporate the 8 key movements and skills that cover all our sporting and daily needs These movements or skills are … Read more
These days we often hear team managers talking about Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) rather than just results. It maybe seen as a defensive position after a poor result but the indicators themselves can give good guidelines on how well teams and athletes are doing. The identification of these indicators comes from the use of technology … Read more
Reason #1: Resistance training leads to better Race times Start with the most obvious. Research has proven unequivocally that resistance training is important for making and keeping people healthy, strong, fast, and lean. We know that resistance training is good for general health, as it: 1. Enhances endocrine and immune function (which are compromised by … Read more
As part of a previous article (Daily and Warm Up Exercises) I mentioned that upgrading stability should be something we do on a daily basis to help maintain our bodies ability to train well. The stability of our core is hugely integral to this so adding some specific anti rotation core exercises to the routine … Read more
Many of us train 3 – 5 times a week with the main focus being on performance development or training towards a race etc. but we also need to focus on maintaining our body’s ability to do these sessions as well as can. That means good preparation and maintenance work. I’ve put together a … Read more