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Feeling HOT HOT HOT!

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 ~ Dave Whittington

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

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 ~ Dave Whittington

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

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 ~ Dave Whittington

Dave discusses a few tips that may help you get the most out of 2021

RAMP up your warm up!

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 ~ Dave Whittington ~ 1 Comment

A comprehensive look at how you should be warming up for your training sessions.

Dealing With An Injury

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 ~ Dave Whittington

Dave discusses what to do if you pick up an injury while training.

Gorilla PT Strength Programme

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 ~ Dave Whittington

A completely free four week strength building programme, focusing on compound barbell lifts and fundamental movement patterns.

Get a Grip

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 ~ Dave Whittington

Want to crush the hands of everyone you meet? Read on!

Rest vs Recovery

September 28, 2018September 26, 2018 ~ Dave Whittington

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

September 27, 2018September 26, 2018 ~ Dave Whittington

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

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 ~ Dave Whittington

A quick quide to the amino acids used by humans.

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