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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.

Coach Dave
Aug 26, 20243 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


Cheat Code for Swimmers: Enhancing Performance Beyond the Pool
By applying resistance through strength training, swimmers can effectively gain significant increases in strength & power.

Coach Dave
Jul 29, 20244 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


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


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


The Time-Saving Benefits of Strength Training
As athletes mature beyond their 30s, time becomes an increasingly precious commodity. Between career commitments, family...

Coach Dave
May 6, 20242 min read


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...

Coach Dave
Apr 30, 20242 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


There's No Such Thing As A Warm-Up
In the realm of athletic performance, the warm-up often gets relegated to a mere precursor to the main event. However, it is far more...

Coach Dave
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Shaking off the Plateau
There is nothing more frustrating then when progress in training appears to come to a grinding halt. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or...

Coach Dave
Mar 19, 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


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...

Coach Dave
Feb 6, 20242 min read


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....

Coach Dave
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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