Rather predictably, as the UK currently melts in unprecedented temperatures, I have been asked several times today how people should be training in the heat. So here goes! 1. Choose your time. It's a pretty good idea to train in the early morning, or late evening in the summer. This will obviously enable you to … Continue reading Feeling HOT HOT HOT!
GPP ASAP
Dave discusses the best way to get the most out of returning to gym based training.
Five Tips to Help You Achieve your 2021 Goals
Dave discusses a few tips that may help you get the most out of 2021
RAMP up your warm up!
A comprehensive look at how you should be warming up for your training sessions.
Dealing With An Injury
Dave discusses what to do if you pick up an injury while training.
Gorilla PT Strength Programme
A completely free four week strength building programme, focusing on compound barbell lifts and fundamental movement patterns.
Get a Grip
Want to crush the hands of everyone you meet? Read on!
Rest vs Recovery
When following a training programme, whether an off the shelf routine, something you or your coach have created or even an instinctive training system, you will inevitably have 'rest days' in there. But what actually IS a rest day?! Most of the athletes I coach seem to, quite naturally, think a rest day is simply … Continue reading Rest vs Recovery
Weightlifting Glossary
There are a lot of terms, technical names and descriptions used in and around the sport of weightliftng, and they confuse a lot of people! Here is a run down of some that I get asked often. BWL - Formerly known as BAWLA, this is the British governing body and coaching organisation for weightlifting in … Continue reading Weightlifting Glossary
Amino Acids
A quick quide to the amino acids used by humans.