Boosting Speed, Power & Resilience for Runners
To help ensure longevity as runner as you age your focus might shift from sheer distance covered to smart, efficient training that...
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Coach Dave
- Sep 2
- 6 min
Explosive Sprint Starts: Using the Gym to Boost Acceleration
Sprint acceleration is a critical component of athletic performance. Learn how to use the gym to improve your performance.
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Coach Dave
- Aug 26
- 3 min
5 Dryland Training Mistakes Swimmers Must Avoid for Improved Performance
If you're serious about improving your swimming performance, dryland training is non-negotiable. Here are the top 5 mistakes swimmers make.
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Coach Dave
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Developing Your Speed Reserve
Developing speed reserve is crucial for runners who want to perform at their best. Your Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR) is key to...
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Coach Dave
- Aug 12
- 2 min
When Is Strong, Strong Enough?
At some point, chasing bigger and bigger numbers in the gym can lead to diminishing returns - so how strong is enough??
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Coach Dave
- Aug 6
- 2 min
Flexibility and Mobility for Rowers Over 30
Learn the importance of mobility for rowers over 30 as we aim to maintain and improve performance on the water.
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Coach Dave
- Jul 29
- 4 min
Cheat Code for Swimmers: Enhancing Performance Beyond the Pool
By applying resistance through strength training, swimmers can effectively gain significant increases in strength & power.
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Coach Dave
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Why Smart Athletes Swear by Deload Weeks
Watch your performances grow by structuring deload weeks into your programme.
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Coach Dave
- Jul 15
- 3 min
My Top 6 Exercises to Include in (nearly) Every Training Program…and Why
Find the top 6 exercises to include in any sports performance program... and get yourself started.
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Coach Dave
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Why Some Sports Have Overlooked Strength and Conditioning & How It Can Transform Performance
Every sportsperson can benefit from strength & conditioning training - no matter your sport.
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Coach Dave
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Overcoming Training Motivation Slumps
Maintaining consistent motivation is a challenge every athlete faces at some point in their training journey.
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Coach Dave
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Anti-Rotation Exercises Benefit All Athletes
Anti-rotation exercises help build power and control in all sports.
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Coach Dave
- Jun 18
- 3 min
Building Endurance for 18 Holes: A Guide for Older Golfers
Here’s how to build and maintain endurance for better golf performance.
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Coach Dave
- Jun 11
- 2 min
GOLFERS: My 3 Favourite Exercises to Improve Club Head Speed
3 effective ways for golfers to improve club head speed
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Coach Dave
- May 21
- 2 min
Smash Your Spartan Race Performance with Improved Grip Strength
For athletes competing in Spartan races, grip strength is crucial.
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Coach Dave
- May 21
- 2 min
Enhance Your Parkrun: Essential Strategies for Runners Over 30
To improve your parkrun time and overall performance, integrating targeted strength and conditioning strategies is crucial.
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Coach Dave
- May 21
- 3 min
Rediscover Your Speed: Plyometrics for the Over-30 Runner
Incorporating plyometric exercises into your training regimen can significantly enhance your running performance.
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Coach Dave
- May 14
- 2 min
Foam Rolling for Runners (and others)
As athletes over 30, we're no strangers to the importance of recovery and injury prevention in maintaining peak performance. One powerful...
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Coach Dave
- May 6
- 2 min
The Time-Saving Benefits of Strength Training
As athletes mature beyond their 30s, time becomes an increasingly precious commodity. Between career commitments, family...
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Coach Dave
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Why Your Gym Routine Might Not Translate to Sports Success
My daughter is 14 and absolutely devoted to her dancing - ballet in particular. She trains 6 days per week, including classes of up to 3...
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