Rugby Ashley Jones Common Injuries/PrevalenceGarraway et al (2000) concluded in a study of professional rugby players, that an injury occurred for every 59 minutes of play and that the majority of injuries were to the knee, hip and thigh. In a New Zealand study (Bird et al, 1998), the injury rate was cited as 10.9 injuries per 100 player games. The lower limb was most injured both in games and during practice, with the most frequently occurring types of injuries, sprains and strains. It is … [Read more...] about Rugby Program
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“A ten-person painting”. PART 2 – CULTURE By John Rahme.
“What is it that you see when you look at the painting? what story does the painting tell you?” I asked the gentleman sitting opposite of me in my lounge room. Sitting in the lounge room with a gentleman who has being a client of mine for the last couple of months, who’s profession is an athlete. We were going through their belief and his belief system, which he had developed from a very young age from all different influences and encounters. We were in the process of defining or re defining … [Read more...] about “A ten-person painting”. PART 2 – CULTURE By John Rahme.
Squats, Front Squat Harness and Rules of 5 4 3 2 & 1
By Dr. Daniel Baker, Strength Coach, Brisbance Broncos Rugby League Club Unless you are a showboat, the reason to lift weights is to improve performance (sports peformance or health/fitness performance for life in general). The Australian Strength & Conditioning Assocation (ASCA) has determined that there are 5 desired outcomes of a lifting routine aimed at improving sports performance. They are 5a; Improved body/limb/joint Control and Stability 5b; Increased generalized … [Read more...] about Squats, Front Squat Harness and Rules of 5 4 3 2 & 1
Week 27 – Your Workout of the Week
Hey guys well this was a good day, just about to do some hot and colds and I have a Sanyo team ten pin bowling tournament tonight so hopefully I will not seize up by then haha: … [Read more...] about Week 27 – Your Workout of the Week
Getstrength’s Best Priced Safety Squat Bar Yet!
Hi Team, You will want to check this out. Best Priced Safety Squat Bar Yet and still New Zealand Made. Getstrength Manufactured Economy Safety Squat Bar and Collars. This Safety Squat Bar will fit all Olympic Plates! Economy Safety Squat Bar and Collars Stay Strong, Steve Thompson … [Read more...] about Getstrength’s Best Priced Safety Squat Bar Yet!
A – Z OF MY LIFE IN WEIGHT TRAINING THUS FAR………
A – Z OF MY LIFE IN WEIGHT TRAINING THUS FAR……… Ashley Jones Thirty two years ago this year as a nervous but excited 14 year old boy I climbed the steps of Vince Basile’s gym, American Health Spa, in Brookvale a suburb of Sydney. I guess that was one of the first contradictions I experience throughout my life so far both in and out of the gym. Since Vince was a Canadian and a former Mr Canada, why American Health Spa, I never did get to ask him that question, but I digress. … [Read more...] about A – Z OF MY LIFE IN WEIGHT TRAINING THUS FAR………
Week 6 – Off Season Set Up
Off Season Set Up Author Ashley Jones Just thinking over the last few days, as we pass the mid point in the Super rugby, what to do in the gym next off season, how to change it up, get more improvement in certain areas. This is just the first draft and is sure to undergo quite a few changes, hopefully improvements, before it is implemented in November. I will determine which group players will start in based on needs and discussion with the player themselves and the coaching staff, I anticipate … [Read more...] about Week 6 – Off Season Set Up
Some Random Ideas and Thoughts – Ashley Jones
Author Ashley Jones I hope that this article will cause some interesting comment and debate. I have been a trainer of some sort or another for 30 years, for the last 15 years I have been involved in the physical preparation of professional athletes, I am just learning to ask the correct questions and I am far from finding the answers but a few concepts I have come to believe are 100% truth: … [Read more...] about Some Random Ideas and Thoughts – Ashley Jones