by Optimal_Strength_2020 | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
With the UK Government allowing the return of organised outdoor sport, running events are now available to sign up to and after being cooped up during lockdown I’m sure many of you will be keen to test out those legs. With all the enthusiasm that comes with...
by Optimal_Strength_2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
James Phillips is currently mentoring Grace Wang’ondu as part of Project Mbio – a project in partnership with Project Africa Athletics to build capacity, opportunity and broaden the economic horizons of runners from rural Kenya. The project was conceived...
by Optimal_Strength_2020 | Jun 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
Detraining Effects on Strength Characteristics Lockdown forced gyms to close and only few will be lucky enough to have home gyms or weights available to them. If you are not one of the lucky ones and you are waiting eagerly for gyms to reopen, then this blog is...
by Optimal_Strength_2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
I think it is always best to err on the side of caution as the consequences to sustaining an injury can not only leave a lasting effect but will leave you playing catch up. You might think, ‘Well I’ve never been injured running before so I’m not too fussed in...
by Optimal_Strength_2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
Strength and conditioning coaches possess a varied skill set, with expertise in sports performance, exercise prescription and high-end rehabilitation. So what is life like as an S&C coach and what’s next for the profession? Strength and conditioning coach James...
by Optimal_Strength_2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
You’ve been training for months, you’re on track to be 100% at that start line, then you get the dreaded email… the marathon has been postponed. What now? Don’t worry, S&C Coach James Phillips has a plan of action. We are certainly living through unprecedented...
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