Tag Archives: strength and conditioning
Australian Powerlifting Championships – Worlds here I come!
Three weeks ago I had the privilege once again to compete at the Australian Powerlifting Championships. The last few years I have really enjoyed competing at this competition as it is a great event to catch-up with all of my…
Arnold Sports Festival 2015
It’s been two and half weeks since I competed at the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It was a turbulent trip away with some great highs and some personal lows. But all in all, it was a wonderful experience.…
The pain game: Coping with injuries
Injuries suck. Suck big time. They can be devastating to people who have an active lifestyle and/or are training for an event or sport. One such injury happened to me just over 10 weeks ago. My training for the upcoming…
Top workout songs of 2014
Like most people, I love listening to music while I train. During my powerlifting sessions, I listen to a lot of rap and metal music. However, in my general weight training sessions and cardio sessions I listen to more pop,…
Medicine ball madness
Medicine balls are a great piece of equipment. At home or in the gym, you can use a medicine ball to create an awesome intense cardio/conditioning session! Try this one out for yourself. 5 rounds: 10 slams 10 swings 10…
Prehab: Staying mobile and injury free
The word ‘prehab’ may sound like something reserved only for athletes, but it’s actually something everyone should be doing – regardless of your training goals or fitness levels. To me, prehab incorporates stretching, foam rolling, trigger point work (such as…