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Do not go gentle into that good night: Exercising as we age

Keeping moving as we age is much more important than is often given consideration too and it is often just accepted that as we get older we can do and will do less. From our 30’s we start to lose...

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Strength training reduces injury rates

I picked up this link to this paper on the BJSM sebsite which looks at the effectiveness of exercise intervention in sports injuries. The conclusion from the paper was; “In general, physical activity...

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Strength training for distance runners

This is an interesting podcast on strength training for distance runners from Magness and Marcus over at the Science of Running.

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Abdominal bracing during the barbell squat

Correctly setting and bracing the abdominals during a barbell squat can make a significant difference to the feel of the movement though increasing torso stability. Properly engaging the abdominals...

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Reducing hip tuck in the squat

 

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Improving your ability to squat

Squatting is about as natural a movement as you can get but it is a skill that we in Western Europe and the US/Canada rarely practise. As such, as with any skill, not practising it means we lose it....

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STRENGTH training for runners

Strength and conditioning in sport are more common place over time. The role of the strength and conditioning specialist becoming more important as athletes look to maximise their potential. This...

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When to schedule strength training in a running program

Last week I had a quick look at the benefits to runners of including strength training in their program. This week we’ll look at when to schedule strength training in a running program. Where should...

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The Most Important 2 Minutes Of Your Day

We’ve all seen those annoying posts on Facebook or Instagram. A load of shite about morning rituals and how important they are? That you must meditate for an hour before the sun comes up.  And get in a...

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The Quest for Being (Slightly Better Than) Average …

  To be better than average. It sounds like a bit of a low bar to aim for, doesn’t it? The thing is it doesn’t take long before being better than average is actually pretty damn good. I’ve never been...

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