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How to get fit for golf
hese are the 3 aspects of fitness that we have been told to develop with our golfers. Unfortunately, these ideas are alien to most of the young golfers when they arrive at the squad. Despite the fact that most of them are doing either GCSE p.e. or a BTEC in sport and exercise, the lack of knowledge and sound practice is frightening.
Read MoreWeight training for women
Being a woman in the gym!
(By Fran Low) So I’ve spent the last 4 to 5 months telling you about the challenges that face training female athletes, however I have not once related it to my own experiences.
When I used to go to the gym I would perform:
Read MoreAre you restricted by forms?
“When one has reached maturity in the art, one will have a formless form. It is like ice dissolving in water. When one has no form, one can be all forms; when one has no style, he can fit in with any style.” Bruce Lee
Read MoreWhat are the 3 stages of fitness testing?
“I test athletes to justify my job” s one reason that fitness testing has become maligned and dreaded by coaches and athletes alike.
Others include “to look professional” or “to use my new bit of kit” or “to identify talent”.
Weight lifting program
6 week weightlifting program
Here is the schedule for the next block of training for the Excelsior Weight lifting Club.
Squat versus deadlift
When should I deadlift?
I have never been a deadlift fan, instead working on squats and using the snatch and clean to develop power.
However, I have recently been using it to create some variety in environments with no squat rack.
Read MoreFitness training for squash
How do I get fit for squash?
There are many ways, we have been lucky enough to have worked with some outstanding young squash players. Here is what we did with them.
Read MoreHow to manage “Growing pains”
A guide to common growing pains in athletes
Children and adolescents endure many of the same injuries and mechanical dysfunctions as adults. However, in the maturing skeleton there are some specific conditions that are only seen in the young.
Here is an overview of the common conditions, their causes and how to manage them.
Read MoreShould I use a foam roller in my warm up?
Foam rolling is very popular in some parts of training, one of the questions we are asked is “How Can I use a foam roller in my warm up?” Here is an in depth look at that, with references and some exercises shown.
Read MoreMadden on footwork
In “One knee equals two feet”, John Madden talks about footwork for linebackers. Madden was talking to a linebacker and asked him to analyse what he did…
“My feet and shoulders are lined up together, one told me. My first step is short, only 6 inches, then my next step is...”
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