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 […]
De-Training – The Scourge of the Coach and the Athlete – Written By Steve Nance
Training interruptions due to injury or illness can have vastly different consequences depending on the athlete’s level of adaptation. For less-developed athletes, short periods away from training are easily recovered. For elite athletes operating near their performance ceiling, even brief breaks can result in rapid and significant losses—particularly in power and aerobic capacity. Understanding detraining, how quickly it can occur, and how targeted retraining strategies can minimise performance loss is critical for maintaining long-term athletic performance and reducing the impact of time away from training.
Conditioning – What is its role in the fitness industry and is it a forgotten art? – Written by Steve Nance.
By definition: In fitness, conditioning refers to: “Training that enhances an individual’s overall physical capacity, focusing on improving strength, endurance, power and agility.” Also: “While conditioning includes cardio, it’s not […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nutrition – What Advice Can Personal Trainers Provide?
Nutrition: Is it illegal for personal trainers to give nutritional advice and programming to their clients? There has been a lot of attention in the media recently on qualifications […]
Fitness Industry Pathway: What Jobs Can I Get with Different Fitness Courses?
Fitness Industry Pathways: The fitness industry is set to continue to grow and expand.
The Sports Industry Lacks Female Coaches
Women in Coaching Roles Within Australian sport research, there is a lack of information about women in elite coaching roles. The sports industry lacks female coaches, and this under-representation highlights […]