Improve your endurance and body composition with interval training There are numerous methods of aerobic and endurance training that can elicit performance and health benefits. Traditional aerobic training is low intensity (50-65% VO2max) and high volume covering large distances. This type of training, if programmed and...
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Unilateral vs bilateral movements and their training applications to become a better athlete Unilateral vs bilateral movements, which ones should you be doing? The terms unilateral and bilateral mean one limb and two limbs. If you are a regular gym user it is likely you have...
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Build a better foundation of strength for performance Athletes and coaches have seen the benefits of resistance training on sports performance for decades and it is well reported that stronger athletes often out-perform weaker athletes. The science suggests that stronger athletes are faster, more powerful and...
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Build explosive power with medicine ball drills Explosive power has become a common phrase in the strength and conditioning world and it is used in many different settings but what is it and why do we need it? Explosive power is the maximum amount of force...
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Our top plyometric progressions revealed Plyometrics can be used for a variety of purposes, stability training, jump training, rebounding and the list goes on. There is a misconception that plyometrics are a one size fits all and that any jumping activity or bounding activity can be...
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How to train for functional stability Stability comes from our core which is our lumbopelvic region and links the upper and lower extremities together as well as increases one’s ability to receive and transfer load efficiently and stabilise muscles to maintain good posture while applying and...
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Faster recovery with these 5 golden rules It is important to include recovery into your structured training programme. It allows your body to regenerate and repair itself as well as replenish energy stores for future sessions. With inadequate recovery, you can find yourself hitting plateaus or...
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Performance Ground Featured In Men's Health The Best Gyms In The World We are excited to announce that we have been featured in Men's Health UK magazine's The Best Gyms In The World section! To celebrate this achievement and focusing on our mission to empower athletes of all levels...
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How Much Protein Per Day You Really Need To Build Muscle, Lose Fat And Be Healthy The fitness industry has evolved a lot in the last few years. We have seen a rise in more functional and performance based training with the likes of group based...
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Joe Client Of The Month Joe has been working with us for a few months now and has come a long way. He is a keen cyclist and spends a lot of time on the saddle. When he came to us he had tight hips and this...
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