There are literally hundreds of thousands of fitness coaches online. How on earth do you choose one when there are so many?! They all say the same thing while at the same time all saying something different. You need to have a process for finding an online fitness coach that not only is best for...
Many people who say they don’t eat carbs, do actually eat carbs. Carbohydrates are found in all plant foods (grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits and nuts). Many times when someone says they don’t eat carbs, they’re referring to not eating grains (bread, pasta and rice).
In 2014,...
I’m interested in seeing what you offer and how I can benefit from a tailored program. I’ve had 5 knee surgeries in the past, including 2 knee reconstructions on each knee. I lead an active lifestyle and train about 6 days a week; however, I’ve recently felt a slump in my...
Training is only part of the process in improving your athletic performance. Training breaks down and damages your body. To achieve any improvement in performance you must do more than train, you must recover.
I’m a firm believer in maximising your diet before ever supplementing....
When it comes to writing a gym program, the key is starting with the end in mind. You need to know where you’re going. From there, you can work your way back as far as you want. Be aware of the requirements for your sport and ensure you systematically build these requirements until you...
The mind is a powerful tool and can be used to heal. Just like taking a pill that does nothing at all, the belief that the pill will cure you, can actually in fact, cure you - or at least reduce or minimise your symptoms. This is not a replacement for modern medicine, but skills you can develop...
In 2014, I got really sick. I was so burnt out I literally couldn’t get off the floor. I followed all the recommended guidelines for physical activity and the healthy food pyramid. But ultimately, I was doing too much. Stress, it seemed, trumped all. But some foods weren’t helping....
Much has been learned about Covid-19. The good news is it can be easily treated and most people will recover within a few weeks. By treating the illness effectively early, the likelihood of a quick recovery from Covid-19 dramatically goes up.
I tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday,...
Have you ever wondered what your true purpose is? Have you ever felt like there was something more to life, but weren't sure what it was? Many people find themselves asking these questions at some point in their lives. The truth is that many of us are living our lives without understanding the...
Endurance is a very important component of fitness within soccer; however, maximal and near-maximal-intensity single bout efforts are also important. In fact, a straight sprint and a vertical jump precede most scoring situations.
I’ve worked within many sports over the years...
Phil Harper is a Sports Administration Professional who has worked at the Adelaide Crows Football Club for 23 years in various roles including Player Development Manager, General Manager of Commercial Operations, General Manager of Football Operations, General Manager of Football...
I’ve wanted to start my blog again for a long time, and with Darwin entering its first lockdown since this pandemic began, I thought it was a great time to start. And with much of Australia also going back into lockdown in response to this highly transmissible delta strain, I thought...
