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 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
- 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 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
- Apr 9
- 2 min
Faster - Without Running the Extra Kms
For many runners, hitting plateaus or facing the frustration of injuries can be all too familiar. Despite pouring in effort and miles,...
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Coach Dave
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Crafting an Annual Training Plan for Athletes
With many athletes' seasons currently coming to a close we know that "eyes start turning" to next season and the goals we want to...
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Coach Dave
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Why I Love Hip Thrusts
In the world of strength training there has always been debate around the Barbell Hip Thrust. There are many who refuse to use it -...
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Coach Dave
- Feb 20
- 3 min
Rugby League: Maximizing Strength: Off-Season Training (Part 3)
The off-season is a crucial time for rugby league players over 30 to hone their physical conditioning and gear up for the forthcoming...
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Coach Dave
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Maximizing Speed - Off Season Part 2: Tips for Rugby League Players Over 30
Speed rules in Rugby League. Those that have it thrive
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Coach Dave
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Rugby League Longevity - A Strategic Approach to Off-Season Training: PART 1
Rugby League is often declared as a game for young players. Too readily those approaching their 30s... and older are written off and...
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Coach Dave
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Mastering the Barbell Back Squat
Unleash Your Athletic Potential If there's one exercise that stands as the cornerstone of strength training, it's the barbell back squat....
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Coach Dave
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Avoiding the "Pain in the Butt"- Mastering High Hamstring Tendinopathy
Many athletes encounter the frustrating sensation of "a pain in the butt," specifically a high hamstring pain that, when left unattended,...
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