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How Deep Should I Squat?
What is the best way to squat? How deep should I go? What squat style will improve my performance?

Coach Dave
Oct 8, 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


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


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


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.

Coach Dave
Aug 6, 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


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


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


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


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


Decoding the Strength-Speed Continuum
Understand the strength-speed continuum and watch your performances soar

Coach Dave
Mar 12, 20242 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
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