I am excited to write this post in announcement of the fact that I have been accepted onto the Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning at St Mary’s University. The St Mary’s Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning is a first of its kind. The programme is delivered remotely over a period of five years. […]
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If you are looking for information on how to improve running form, you have come to the right place. As runners, we like to focus on fitness. However, without at least some focus on running form, we are leaving money on the table. In my previous article on How to Improve Running Technique I outlined
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How to improve running technique? It is an age old question. But first, what does good running technique look like? As a middle and long distance runner, there are some key areas to look at with regard to running technique: How to Improve Running Technique – Posture An upright posture is desirable during running. A
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The question of how to improve running pace can be answered in two ways. We can improve running pace in absolute terms. This means developing a greater level of maximum sprinting speed. Alternatively, we can look at improving race pace at a particular race distance. If we are interested in improving maximum sprinting speed, then
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This article will explore exactly how to improve stamina for running. With that said, context is key. Of course stamina is important for the marathon runner. That goes without saying. However, even at the opposite end of the spectrum, in the 100m sprint, a specific type of stamina is important. Elite sprinters generally tend to
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In this article we will explore whether or not strength and conditioning is good for weight loss. First off, what is Strength and Conditioning? Strength and Conditioning is actually a profession. The strength and conditioning profession is all all about optimising sporting performance and reducing injury through the use of fitness training. Strength and Conditioning
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In this article we will explore how to create a Strength and Conditioning program. Before doing so, let us clarify what is meant by Strength and Conditioning. Strength and Conditioning is a specific profession whereby Strength and Conditioning Coaches work with athletes and sports teams as part of a wider support network. A Strength and
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Lately I have been asked, on several occasions, the following question. Does Strength and Conditioning build muscle? This seems like a strange question to me. Mainly, because is implies a lack of understanding about what is meant by the term Strength and Conditioning. So, what is Strength and Conditioning? According to the Australian Strength and
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Although I operate a York based Personal Training business, by trade I am really a Strength and Conditioning Coach. With a Sport and Exercise Science degree and a Masters Degree in Strength and Conditioning, I know about S&C. So just what is a Strength and Conditioning Coach? Strength and Conditioning has become something of a
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As an ambitious runner, you want to know what you can be doing to improve your performance. Of course, you need to be doing plenty of running. That goes without saying. But what else can you do? Gyms up and down the country have HIIT classes. So, does HIIT improve running? HIIT stands for High
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