Tag: Rob Milner

Build your work capacity!

In the current situation where most are unable to utilise traditional barbell training methods, we have to adapt and be a bit more creative with our training. So, I have put together a list of the dumbbell complexes or work capacity circuits we tend to use with some of our athletes in the off-season and…
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Smash your running PB with S&C!

Summary: Stronger and more resilient muscle and connective tissue through resistance training methods Enforces good posture and good positions for upright running technique Improve the stretch-shortening qualities of the tendons (lower body)  Improve running economy, faster ground reaction times Plyometric and resistance training are the most studied and beneficial A properly structured programme improves muscle…
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SUPER-charge your warm-up!

Why warm up? The warm-up is often an overlooked and can sometimes even be an undesirable part of the training session for many athletes, especially younger groups! The number of times I have seen (and participated in) a generic “…run around the pitch a few times..” approach… We only have a very limited amount of…
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What are the benefits of Youth Athletic Development?

We are PASSIONATE about Youth Athletic Development!!  Here is why… (Summary) Research has shown that strength or resistance training can significantly improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, power, change-of-direction speed and agility, balance and stability, coordination and speed of movement in youth athletes! Some equally (if not more) important health benefits include improved cardiovascular health, bone…
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Youth Athletic Development Course – Harrogate!

“I really enjoy the Youth S&C sessions and I feel like the programme challenges me in all aspects of my sport.  Each programme is individually crafted and  personalised to make each session meaningful.  I love doing work with the other young athletes – it’s more fun than doing it by myself and I get to…
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Youth Strength and Conditioning – York Athletics Club

  Strength and conditioning for younger athletes has gained more and more popularity over the past few years, thanks to a better understanding of the benefits that appropriate training can elicit. Just over 4 weeks ago, I started working with a fantastic group of youth athletes from York Athletics Club, aged between 11 – 14…
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Cycling performance – Part 3: Top exercises for cyclists (video)

Hello, welcome back! So in our last two blogs, we looked at why strength and power work in the gym is critical for cycling performance (Part 1) and what the best exercises are for cyclists (Part 2). Today we look at HOW to perform these exercises in the gym and we have none other than GB Junior…
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Cycling performance – Part 1: Why use Strength and Conditioning for cycling?

[sgmb id=”1″]Hello and welcome to part 1 of a 3 part blog looking at the use of S&C (Strength and Conditioning) training to improve cycling performance! Today we are looking at why we would consider using strength and power training in the gym to improve cycling performance, in particular endurance cycling. You only need to see the size…
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Functional Hypertrophy – Mass building for athletes

For many athletes, the off season and pre-season is an ideal time to build some mass but I’m not talking about the kind of inflated guns that Arnie would be proud of. Fair enough if you are looking to build some biceps for the beach but that shouldn’t be your primary focus. But why bother…
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