Posts Tagged ‘strength training’
Train the way you play: Jim Radcliffe
“Go hard, Go Fast, Finish it, Go Again”
This sums up Jim Radcliffe’s approach to training teams at Oregon University. His lecture at GAIN V on his training system was a masterclass in how to organise and plan.
This was not some periodisation lecture, instead it showed the different aspects that need training, and how they connect with each other. Radcliffe showed the different roots and branches of what is needed and why.
Read MoreCommon Tennis Injuries
Tennis doesn’t have to cause an injury
The demands of tennis mean that all areas of the body are put under repeated pressures and therefore susceptible to injury. Although a non-contact sport, the asymmetrical nature of the sport and need to adapt to the changeable court surfaces will increase the injury risk.
Read MoreWhat are the Demands of Wimbledon Tennis?
Are you inspired by Wimbledon?
With Wimbledon starting today, we thought it would be good to to look at the requirements of tennis for all abilities and how aspiring players can improve. Duncan Buckmaster has done the research and here are his thoughts.
Jack Lalanne – R.I.P.
I am sorry to hear that Jack Lalanne has died. For those of you that don’t know Jack, he was a legend in the 1950s and 1960s, producing a series of TV slots that still resonate today.
Here is an example of Jack talking about unhappy people. Please spare 3 minutes of your time to see what he has to offer.
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To finish off the blog festival, Jack Lalanne has kindly sent this quote: