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On goal setting: I am going to treat this as a post dedicated to purely athletic based goals. Whether or not you qualify to have athletic based goals is a subject for another day. Goals are a fickle beast, because often we think of goals in terms of outcomes, and…

2019 08 07

What is RPE and how to use it in your training.

By: Adam Earnshaw 0

The concept of RPE training is something everyone should be aware of if you’re involved in resistance training. For most people you may have seen it in your own program or even in a group program but what exactly does RPE stand for? RPE = Rate of Perceived Exertion Basically…

2019 08 07

Don’t discredit gym community and the part you play.

By: Holly Shawcross 0

To me, experience is one of the most important factors when I train at a new gym or facility. Having worked in the fitness industry for over 14 years now I have both worked and trained in a variety of different facilities both in Australia and overseas. The ones that…

2019 07 07

YOUTH ATHLETES – 3 Exercises to teach the hip hinge

By: Adam Earnshaw 0

The hip hinge should be an essential part of any youth athlete program. This movement pattern is key in developing strong, powerful hamstrings and glutes which carry over to their overall athletic development. Not only will it build strength it will also teach body awareness, coordination and it will provide…

2019 06 04

The Process

By: Heidi Nichols 0

“How you do anything is how you do everything.” We all have goals in life. In the gym or out, you are setting goals. It could be work related or something as simple as telling yourself “I WILL fold my laundry today!” We know that goals such as losing excess…

2019 06 04

Foot Pressure in the Jerk.

By: Charles Dudley 0

All the coaches at GW will go on about keeping balance in your squat. Making sure your weight is over the centre of your foot and not shifted excessively towards either your heels or your toes. This strategy will put you in the best position to try and stand out…

2019 05 05

Get BOSS at the Basics First!

By: Holly Shawcross 0

Each year, we see some new exercise craze, a piece of cool new equipment or a revolutionary training program boasting amazing results become present within the fitness industry. While generally most of these are purely money-making gimmicks or online blanket programs, there are usually a small group in the…

2019 04 06

4 Tips on how to Build on the Open

By: Adam Earnshaw 0

Another year of the Crossfit Open has been and gone! The Open is the perfect time to test where you’re at, try new things and evaluate your training from the previous year. With the changes in the 2019 Crossfit Games there is another chance to have a go at…

2019 04 06

The Importance of Sleep

By: Mitch Craze 0

Most adults require anywhere from 7-8 hours of sleep. Constantly undershooting this or not sleeping well is called sleep deficiency. Sleep deficiency is a major cause of health issues. Sleep deficiency can be a number of things: • Not sleeping enough • Irregular sleep hours • Not sleeping well (poor…

2019 03 02

Performance for Basketball and Athletes

By: Michael Wong 0

Although there is an abundance of evidence to support the benefit of strength training on basketball performance, the number of high level Australian basketball athletes (both junior and senior) that invest in a well-structured strength and conditioning program is very limited. If you take a look at the US sporting…

2019 02 03

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