Navigating strength training can be a confusing landscape, it’s a very broad umbrella term with many different formats, and that’s before you even try to understand which class, programme or instructor is best for you and your goals. However, having the ability to understand and filter your options to find the correct one will benefit your training hugely.
Read MoreThere are a number of different phases you should be looking to include in your yearly strength program. We look into these key phases, as well as building and tapering, to make sure you can get the most out of your performance at the most important times.
Read MoreHaving to cope with injury setbacks and being told to step away from the sport you love is something that many of us will have to face at some point. With an ambiguous timeline, the journey of recovery can be frustrating and emotionally draining, so we look at what practical steps can be taken to navigate this process a little more easily.
Read MoreWithin your two or three sessions a week, there are 7 key ‘ingredients’ that will help you see results and get you closer to your training and performance goals.
Read MoreWhen it comes to training both strength and endurance you are asking your muscles to do two different things which if done incorrectly will have a negative effect on one another. To get the most out of both training sessions you should be making sure that you take the key variables and building blocks into consideration.
Read MoreDuring the year there are a few different phases of training you should look to incorporate into your strength training program in between events and races. Today we look into GPP & SPP and what these mean for us as endurance athletes.
Read MoreYou’ve established your baseline, got an idea of how you move and your physical strengths. You now know how you move with weight, your physical competency and how confident and competent you are with certain types of tests, but where do you go from here? The next step is establishing the right strength program for you and ensuring it is tailored to your specific individual needs.
Read MoreBefore we can really get stuck into your training program, it is essential that we gain a greater understanding about where you are at with your journey to enable us to establish your baseline. Understanding your baseline is, and what your physical qualities are, is hugely important.
Read MoreLet’s not deny that we’re all going to get old, and at some point and your ability to ‘bounce back’ will one day not be the same it used to be. You won’t be blindsided, and it happens over time - but it’s what you do about it that really matters.
Read MoreYou may love your training environment, it’s fun and sociable, which makes the tough sessions hard to get through. But if you are serious about getting significant results or you’re currently looking to get over an injury you need to question whether your generalist approach is best for you right now.
Read MoreYou don’t need to spend five hours a day stretching and rolling, but if you want to improve, or at least stay in one piece for years to come, you need to stop ignoring the signs and symptoms that are so glaringly obvious.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to optimise your swim, bike and run performance and remain injury free, strength is an essential foundation that you must factor in. But how strong do you need to be and what are the real benefits you’re going to see?...
Read MoreOver the past few years the information regarding strength training has certainly increased in volume and quality, with many well-known professionals athletes/coaches and publications frequently advertising the use of strength exercises to improve performance. But unfortunately in the endurance world, only the minority are actually taking this information and putting it into practise consistently and consciously. So what’s stopping you from getting started?
Read MoreDo you find yourself restarting your rehab journey and falling back into that endless cycle? When starting the process it’s essential to consider all aspects of your life, from health and performance to the people you surround yourself with. Just doing the right exercises is not enough to help get you where you want to be but there are ways to make the change sustainable.
Read MoreWorking on developing our shoulder strength is great, but if you don’t train it in a conjunction with your core and lower body you won’t get the full benefit in the water. But why not, you ask?
Read More“One of my biggest takeaways from my association with SFE is that hard work is rewarded. I’ve realised that even when I think my tank is empty I do still have a bit more left.”
Read MoreWith so much information out there, be sure to stay on track with these simple but vital strength training tips
Read More“I struggled with an injury that can only be repaired with surgery, but that would likely prevent me from ever running again - and I am not done with running.“
Read MoreWant to know how Professional Ironman Athlete's Strength Train during their Kona prep? We spilt the beans in our latest Aus Tri Mag article with the help of friend, SFE athlete and Pro Triathlete Susie Cheetham.
Read MoreShould you be in the gym every day or is once a week enough? We've got some guidelines to make sure you're getting the right 'swim, bike, run, strength balance.'
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