by snuadmin | Jul 19, 2016 | Periodisation and Programming
When ADP concluded a month ago it was the culmination of our first 6-month macro cycle. Our next phase (accumulation intensification phase) is the very start of our next macro cycle or 6 month plan. In-between phases we saw a 3-week transition or off season phase,...
by snuadmin | May 23, 2016 | Opinion
A ‘best personal trainer in Brisbane’ competition was recently brought to my attention through a tag by a loyal friend on social media. The competition is being run by a well-known local internet site, renown for reviews of all things food, drink, events,...
by snuadmin | May 9, 2016 | Clinics and Events, Periodisation and Programming
This is the 4th year of our coveted Athlete Development Program. The idea behind this program is to get participants training in a format similar to that performed by athletes during the competitive season. Even if you are not a sports fan, most of us have a huge...
by snuadmin | Apr 18, 2016 | Periodisation and Programming
In the next phase of training, we change the focus of the program from out and out strength and move to a strength/power focus. However, we don’t do this without maintaining an element an element of the strength component, as we do not want to lose any of the capacity...
by snuadmin | Feb 16, 2016 | Opinion, Strength and Conditioning
I have always been critical of Crossfit, so much so that seeing Crossfit participants in their active (insert Reebok here) wear at my local breakfast spot, talking about ‘Fran’ ‘Linda’ and ‘Mary’ used to drive me crazy. As a scientist, I’m naturally skeptical....