We all know the importance of our children being active. I believe our schools, us as parents and...
Periodisation and Programming
Periodisation at Hammer Athletic
You may have heard us mention the word, ‘periodisation’ in our posts, blogs and conversations over...
What is MRT?
MRT is short for metabolic resistance training, it is a type of training where you incorporate...
2022 & The year ahead at Hammer Athletic
It is that time of year where it has finally dropped below 30 degrees and we are rushing for...
5 Limiting Factors to Fat Loss
As the warmer month’s approach and clothing gets systematically less and less, sometimes not out...
2020 Timetable and Subscription Options
‘New Year, New You’ and all that schisse! If you are expecting a post full of...
Off Season Wisdom
For the love of God you don’t need to get ‘fitter’ during the off-season. As we...
The Bed of Procrustes
Sure, strength training plays host to many benefits but nothing quite compares to seeing more...
Changes to Junior Athlete Development
A big change to our Junior Athlete Development is going to take place after the school holidays....
Selling Out
“Hammer Athletic will NEVER do an 8-week challenge” – Matt Ham (2014, 2015,...
The commercialisation of kids fitness: Profit over care
I address this to Parents and Guardians as a forewarning. This is going to sound like a jealous...
Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
You may have seen this on our website or in our social media posts and not known what it means. In...












