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Injury Prevention for Athletes Over 30
Preventing injuries is critical to maintaining your performance and extending your athletic longevity.

Coach Dave
Oct 1, 20243 min read


A Beginner’s Guide to Velocity-Based Training
Improve your strength training with VBT - Velocity Based Training

Coach Dave
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Improve Your 2km Time Trial
Here’s one of my favourite workouts to help improve your 2km time trial

Coach Dave
Sep 17, 20242 min read


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...

Coach Dave
Sep 10, 20244 min read


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.

Coach Dave
Sep 2, 20246 min read


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...

Coach Dave
Aug 20, 20242 min read


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??

Coach Dave
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Why Smart Athletes Swear by Deload Weeks
Watch your performances grow by structuring deload weeks into your programme.

Coach Dave
Jul 22, 20243 min read


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.

Coach Dave
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Why Some Sports Have Overlooked Strength and Conditioning & How It Can Transform Performance
Every sportsperson can benefit from strength and conditioning training - no matter your sport.

Coach Dave
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Building Endurance for 18 Holes: A Guide for Older Golfers
Here’s how to build and maintain endurance for better golf performance.

Coach Dave
Jun 18, 20243 min read


GOLFERS: My 3 Favourite Exercises to Improve Club Head Speed
3 effective ways for golfers to improve club head speed

Coach Dave
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Smash Your Spartan Race Performance with Improved Grip Strength
For athletes competing in Spartan races, grip strength is crucial.

Coach Dave
May 21, 20242 min read


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.

Coach Dave
May 21, 20243 min read


Rediscover Your Speed: Plyometrics for the Over-30 Runner
Incorporating plyometric exercises into your training regimen can significantly enhance your running performance.

Coach Dave
May 21, 20243 min read


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,...

Coach Dave
Apr 9, 20242 min read


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...

Coach Dave
Apr 2, 20242 min read


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 -...

Coach Dave
Feb 27, 20244 min read


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...

Coach Dave
Feb 20, 20243 min read


Maximizing Speed - Off Season Part 2: Tips for Rugby League Players Over 30
Speed rules in Rugby League. Those that have it thrive

Coach Dave
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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