Strength Training and Endurance Performance Endurance athletes love training long distances. Often described as time in the saddle, it often consists of large amounts of time dedicated to moving slowly over large distances. While this has been a staple of many endurance athletes training for many years, it may not be the most logical option. […]
4 Reasons to Deadlift More
May 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Deadlifts – 4 reasons Why you should be doing them I’m not shy about the love I have for the deadlift. If I’d have to pick a favourite exercise it would be right up the top of the list (bit hard to choose one favourite, right?). Not because I’m particularly good at them, but because […]
Should the Knees Travel Over the Toes During the Squat?
May 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
How often are you at the gym and hear someone coaching the squat, spouting coaching cues like ‘sit back as far as you can’, ‘keep a vertical shin’, don’t let your knees pass the toes etc. All promoting the common misconception that if your knees track over your toes during a loaded squat they will spontaneously […]
Strength Training to Promote Fat Loss?
May 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Its pretty common knowledge that to lose fat you simply need to eat less and exercise more right? Most likely of the cardio variety? Would you be shocked to hear me say no? Well maybe not a flat out No, but more of a ‘not necessarily’…. While it might seem unconventional to some of you, […]
