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Speed and Power Training for Gymnasts
How to get faster for gymnastics
I presented two workshops last month at a conference for gymnastics coaches: speed training and plyometrics myths.
The coaches ranged in age, experience and their gymnastic discipline.
There is no one size fits all approach to gymnastics, so I tried to cover the underlying principles first so that the coaches could then apply it in their own context.
Read MoreHow to coach different learning styles
Following from Monday’s blog about coaching blind people who are visual learners. We can look in more depth at different learning styles.
Read More68 Lessons from the garage of pain
“Challenge Assumptions”
I have been reviewing things I have learnt working with athletes and coaches over the last 12 months. In no particular order and with some brevity:
Strength Ratios for Squats and Deadlifts
Following on from our blog on Front Squat vs Back squat, here is some information about what you might be aiming for.
Strength ratios
The table below shows an estimate of the weights you should be able to lift based on other exercises. I.e. if you can back squat 80kg you should be able to Deadlift 100kg’s.
Read MoreJack Lalanne- mind body connection
I was recently asked if I could make someone fitter if they gave me £30,000
Read MoreExclusive Jack Lalanne Interview on his 93rd Birthday.
“Hello Students”
Jack Lalanne was famous for his TV show in the USA which ran weekly for 34 years. In it he also did some simple exercises (trimnastics) and gave a 2-3 minute monologue on how to stay healthy and enjoy life.
His advice was years ahead of its time and if you think that the healthy food and moderate, regular exercise messages are new- think again! Jack said it all 50 years ago!
Read MoreWarm Up Specificity – spinning
Spinning is great, for cyclists!
If you watch the first 20 seconds of this clip you will see Tomlinson warming up for his role as a running back on a stationary spinning bike.
Read MoreSpeed training drills
Why the “High Knees Drill” can make you run slower.
In answer to this question from Hanni Jonas, who came on one of our strength and conditioning courses:
“Thanks a lot for the course it was very interesting. Though I was thinking quite a bit of your point about fast feet (high knees)being not really useful for speed training in the wider context.
Read MoreSpeed training – use of hurdles
I am often asked what equipment is needed for training speed. I am a bit of a luddite when it comes to such things, thinking that I should develop my own coaching and observation before using gadgets
Read MoreStrength and conditioning qualifications in the U.K.
“You have to work hard at being a coach”
was my constant refrain over the course of the weekend’s Level 1 Strength and Conditioning course held at Derby University.
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