Back to the bar, strength training for masters – Kevin Strachan
Back to the bar, strength training for masters Here we go again a new training year and to be honest 2016 was going to be my last year. I was inspired to keep going by a follow masters lifter Geoffrey Lewis Australia, who started lifting at 61 years of age and is now 68 and still […]
CHECK IT OUTWe don’t leave anyone behind- PART 1 – CULTURE By John Rahme
Driving back into the city of Sydney after watching a game of rugby league with two good friends of mine and one of their friends whom I just met and seemed to be a really nice quite softly spoken fellow. We enter a surrounding suburb called Surry hills only 5 minutes away from the heart […]
CHECK IT OUTPLAY TRAIN – By John Rahme Part 2
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do” – Derek Jeter “So, what do you think you need to change or do better at training?” I ask this young enthusiastic athlete. This question came about when I was engaged to help […]
CHECK IT OUTBreak Through That Workout Plateau
Hitting a plateau in your workout can be discouraging. The same thing that has worked for you now isn’t. And, you are stuck. It’s frustrating, and you need answers. The good news is a plateau is normal. And the better news is that there are many things that can be done to help you bust […]
CHECK IT OUTPLAY TRAIN – By John Rahme Part 1
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion’- Muhammad Ali. In an open green field he stands quietly, wearing a proud and ancient uniform. The uniform and weapon is his life. It’s an extension of him, his life and journey. […]
CHECK IT OUTTHE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER. Part 3
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 […]
CHECK IT OUTTHE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER. Part 2
“You cannot force change, but change must be forced” “What do you plan and intend on doing for yourself and for the team to ensure a good outcome for the game this week?” I asked. “Yeah, Nah,….I’m hoping that I can get out there and try to give it my best, you know,…… do my […]
CHECK IT OUTTHE GOOD AND THE GETTING BETTER PART 1
In an open gym I stand for a moment in between sets, watching and observing people train can be quite interesting, especially for myself. I watch what they are doing, how they are lifting, what they are lifting and their intensity. Above all, I look at the exercise been undertaken and their form. This is […]
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