Off Season Training Plans – As another ITM Cup closes with a wonderful record-setting Off Season Training Plans Ashley Jones As another ITM Cup closes with a wonderful record-setting 5th title in a row to the Canterbury team, players, trainers and coaches minds will start turning to prepare for next season. Personally, I believe that […]
Anabolic steroid abuse isn’t just a problem among athletes going for the gold. An increasing number of male gym-goers are using these performance-enhancing drugs to improve muscle growth, build strength, and feel younger. Sounds like a good deal, right? Unfortunately, while steroids make big promises, they also come with big health risks, including the risk
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He stands looking at the loaded bar. His mindset is positive. His belief and confidence in his ability is focused. “I will lift this” A statement using correct language is made. In front of the bar he stands, making his way to the bar, he places both hands wide on the bar. His hands tighten
Special care of your Strength Band will help prolong their life. Do not leave your Strength Band in the sun or bright lights, as with all natural rubbers oxidation will occur. When they are not being used it’s a good idea to keep them in your gym bag or dark space. Key points to keeping your
World Record Date: 03/08/2012 Congratulations to Chinayd O’ Sullivan from New Zealand for breaking the Women’s under 80kg (176 lbs) weight class World Front Squat Harness record. With a very strong and impressive 143.3lb Front Squat, and word from the coach Aron Noble is, she is all ready making plans to smash her new record! We wish
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Largely unrecognised for much of their careers, New Zealand weightlifters have a tradition of emerging from the background and into the limelight at the Commonwealth Games and in the past have been well represented in the medal count. For the size of the sport – there are less than 100 competitors across the country from
With summer only around the corner in New Zealand, I thought I would pull this great boxing routine out of the archives. Designed by Ashley Jones who at the time was the Crusaders Strength Conditioning Coach. This is a grueling session but what a great way to drop some body fat and get fit for
