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Strength & Conditioning Coach

I help everyday people & athletes get stronger, faster and more resilient.

🏋🏻‍♂️Strength | Performance | Rehab

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03/11/2026

🚨RUNNERS & HYROX ATHLETES – STOP SKIPPING YOUR STRENGTH WORK🚨

If you’re serious about improving your running or your Hyrox performance, strength training should be a must in your training programme, not something you just look to squeeze in when you have the time to.

Running more isn’t always the answer.

And neither is spending more time on a SkiErg, sled or rower to make you a better Hyrox athlete.

You don’t need to spend 5 days a week lifting weights.

It also doesn’t mean you have to do 10 sets of 10 squats.

But something as simple as two structured strength sessions alongside your running or Hyrox training can make a big difference.

Why?

Stronger legs, glutes and core help you produce more force, improve running efficiency and tackle the demands of exercises like sled pushes, lunges and wall balls.

Developing your strength can help you produce more force with each stride, which basically means you can maintain your pace without working quite as hard.

Running and Hyrox place repetitive demands on your muscles, tendons and joints. Strength training helps build the physical capacity to tolerate those demands and manage training load.

Being stronger gives you a better foundation to develop power, acceleration and speed. All important qualities whether you’re chasing a 5K PB or a faster Hyrox time.

Being “fit” is important, but it’s only one part of the picture. Strength, power, mobility and conditioning all have roles to play.

💬 Are you currently including strength training in your running or Hyrox programme, or is it something you tend to neglect?

Drop a comment below!

02/11/2026

Progress shouldn’t just be measured by a number on the scales.

You should also look at strength, performance and consistency as a means of progress.

The sooner you can shift your focus on to what your body can do, rather than what it weighs, the results will take care of themselves.

Set performance based goals.

Challenge yourself to do something you never thought you could do.

And watch your confidence and motivation rocket.

Who else chases performance based goals over pounds?

28/10/2026

Strength training has come a long way over the last 20 years.

I think back to when I first started in the industry, strength training was never talked about as much as it is now, not even close!

It’s always been there, but I feel like it’s much more in the public eye now compared to years gone by.

In the past for a lot of people, lifting weights was associated with bodybuilding, building big muscles or looking a certain way.

If you weren’t interested in that, the weights section of the gym might not have felt like a place for you.

Fast forward to today, and that conversation has changed considerably.

We’re talking about strength training for…

Improving health and maintaining muscle as we age.

Supporting performance in sports, from running to golf as examples.

Building resilience and improving physical capability.

Maintaining independence and quality of life.

Feeling stronger, more confident and capable in everyday life.

Social media has played a big part in making training information more accessible (it’s not always a good thing), and our understanding of the benefits has continued to grow.

Strength training is no longer just about how you look. It’s about what your body can do, both now and in the years to come.

You don’t need to be an athlete to strength train.

You don’t need to want to build big muscles to strength train.

And you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to strength train.

Strength training can have a place in almost everyone’s life. The goal just looks different for each person.

What do you think has changed the most about the way people view strength training?

27/10/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸...

but it’s not always in a way that’s relevant to their sport.

When I plan a sport-specific training program, it isn’t just a case of getting the athlete to do more drills, lift heavier weights or running themselves into the ground…

Instead it’s about having a clear plan that actually transfers to their performance when it matters most in competition.

Too often, I’ll see athletes follow a generic program and wonder why things like their speed, power, or game performance aren’t improving the way they expected.

The difference is intent.

If you’re serious about improving, don’t just look to train harder…

Train with a purpose, based on demands of what your sport and position require.

Is your current program really moving you forward and is it specific to your sport?

25/10/2026

Are you a golfer who’s new to strength training?

The winter is the perfect time to build some foundations.

One of the biggest mistakes a golfer can make when they first walk into the gym is jumping straight into “golf-specific” exercises.

With winter approaching, it can be tempting to start throwing medicine balls around and doing cable rotations in the hope of hitting the ball further next season.

The biggest improvements usually come from getting really good at doing the basics first.

Get stronger.

Improve your mobility.

Learn how to move well and develop good technique.

Follow a programme that progresses over time.

And most importantly, stay consistent.

These might not be the most exciting things to work on, but building a solid foundation gives you something to build on as your training develops.

Once you’ve established those basics, you can start introducing more golf-specific power, rotational exercises and explosive work.

You don’t need to make your training complicated to get results. You just need to get the basics right and build from there.

Use the winter wisely, build your foundations and give yourself something to work with when the new golf season comes around.

19/10/2026

Should you avoid exercises like the 45 degree back extensions if you suffer from back pain?

Not necessarily…

There’s often a tendency to label certain exercises as “bad for your back” when the reality is a little more nuanced.

45 degree back extensions can be a useful exercise for developing strength and tolerance through the lower back, glutes and hamstrings.

The important thing is how you respond to the exercise.

If it feels good and doesn’t aggravate your symptoms, there’s no reason to automatically remove it from your training.

Start with bodyweight, control the movement and gradually increase the load as your confidence and tolerance improve.

If it consistently aggravates your symptoms, then that’s when you should look modify it or choose another exercise.

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