Warm Up Exercises & Primers
What are They and are They Essential Before Training? – Written by Steve Nance Warm Up A Warm Up [WU] by definition is a 5–10-minute preparator routine designed to physically […]
Return to Play – When Is the Right Time? – Written By Steve Nance
When athletes miss more than a week of training due to injury or illness, the effects of detraining begin to appear—often faster than most realise. Fitness qualities like aerobic capacity, power, and strength decline quickly, and without a structured reconditioning plan, returning to play can lead to further injury. Understanding what’s lost, how long recovery truly takes, and which fitness markers matter is essential for safely guiding athletes back to competition.
Best Core Exercises (in our opinion)
First of all: What is the core? Abdominal, gluteal, hip girdle, lower spinal and several other muscles work together connect to provide this needed spinal stability. These muscles spare the […]
The value of teamwork – using sport as an example. Ducks and Wolves
I’ve been fortunate, in my career, to have worked in a lot of different sporting organisations, and in fact many other educational institutions where teamwork, or sometimes a lack of […]
What is Success and Is there a Perfect Recipe?
The Oxford definition of success is “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” It also notes that there is a line between success and failure. A more archaic definition might […]
The Key To Success in Sports: Insights from a Seasoned Professional
Steve Nance. As a fitness professional with decades of experience, I’ve been asked this question countless times. The best answer I can give is that winning is often seen as […]
The Impact Of Exercise On Ageing Individuals
Steve Nance In the world of fitness, one thing is clear: as we age, staying active becomes more crucial than ever. With over 75% of Australia’s wealth held by baby […]
Coaching Junior Teams for Success and Enjoyment
Steve Nance Junior sports play a significant role in Australia, with thousands of children participating every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. From the fields in local parks to the grand […]
The Power of Business Principles in Sport: How Sound Business Practices Drive Sporting Success
Steve Nance. I have been fortunate to work with hundreds of coaches in a myriad of different sports, at all levels from C and D teams to world champions. What […]
Contrast Training – For Strength and Power Development
Contrast training involves performing a strength exercise followed by a power movement similar to the strength movement. Examples: a Deadlift paired with a Broad Jump, or Bench Press paired with […]