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Oct 4, 20233 min read

Accelerate Faster in Sprint Kayak with Maximal Strength Training

At the start of the race, to get the boat moving from its stationary position you have to apply FORCE...

Sep 29, 20231 min read

Improve Your Running With Isometric Calf Walks

Between ground contact and the mid stance phase of each stride the calf works isometrically and so the calf should be trained accordingly.

Sep 22, 20232 min read

Improve Jump Height in Netball with Eccentric Strength Training

In netball the ball is won in the air and because of this maximising jump height should be a key training priority for every player. Most...

Jun 1, 20232 min read

Lessons Learnt

Some thoughts on some of the experiences I have had in sport / fitness with some reflections around lessons learnt.

Mar 21, 20232 min read

Strength Training To Run Faster

"Faster running speeds are achieved with greater ground reaction forces, not more rapid leg movements" Weyand et al (2000). The ability to

May 4, 20224 min read

Why Training Like an Athlete Can Benefit Anyone

I work with both elite athletes and general population. I am asked all the time: what are the differences in how you train each group? My...

Jan 20, 20221 min read

The number one goal of any training session

An absolute fact of physiology is that training needs to be accumulated over time for any meaningful adaptation to occur. This applies to...

Aug 2, 20216 min read

Strength Training for Sprint Kayak

Between 2008 - 2013 I led the New Zealand national kayak team's the strength and conditioning (S&C) programme as well as more recently...

Mar 16, 202110 min read

The LASER Test: A new physical performance test for netball

Background I have been involved in training elite netballers since 2008. I have led programmes for the Northern Mystics, Silver Ferns,...