There are plenty of events from the world of strongman that are applicable to other sports. One such training modality is loaded carries. These come in many forms and are excellent for training trunk control, limb coordination and whole body strength. The previous description could...
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As some of you might have heard funding for the GB weightlifters has been cut. We are doing our best to support Zoe Pablo Smith, 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist and 2012 Olympian, by letting her train at our facility for free while she is...
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Agility has been a very spoken about topic in recent years, as well as the methods used to train and test it. Often people get confused between change of direction ability and agility. While the two characteristics are related, there is one main mechanism which...
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We have been featured on the ESP Fitness website as an "athletes haven" and "the first athlete centred high performance training gym in London and for anyone with a competitive edge, a love for sport and a passion for performance, this really is the place...
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We are excited to announce that we will be contributing a series of articles on athletic development to Men's Health. Our first article with title "The Only Way To Warm Up For Improved Performance", written by Tristan Baker, was published last week. Read the full article here. RELEVANT: Dynamic...
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Our Performance Director, Tristan Baker, was recently interviewed by Men's Health about our facility and his approach to sport-specific training. Read the full interview here. 6 Week Kickstart Become stronger, faster and bust plateaus in just 6 weeks with our awesome Kickstart Programme, guaranteed! LIMITED spaces available! Join the list to find...
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With the popularisation of weight training in recent years, choosing a gym that suits the lifting needs can sometimes be a tough decision. Here are 5 reasons why Performance Ground leaves commercial gyms in the dust. THE VIDEO: WHY YOU SHOULD TRAIN AT PERFORMANCE GROUND AND NOT...
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Brazilian Jujitsu is not only a martial art but also a competitive sport, and with the rise in popularity in mixed martial arts and the coverage that the UFC is getting, its no surprise that participation in the sport is on the rise. BJJ is...
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Elite mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters are among the fittest, most powerful athletes in the world. To reach this level takes years of dedicated training and focus, not only on the skills necessary for competition but also to reach world class physical condition. This article...
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Rugby is a sport with massive physical demands, at the breakdown and in the tackle, the bigger you are the more you are going to make. That's just the way it is. I’m sure players like Shane Williams and Dan Carter may argue that it's...
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