Momentum

“Position, movement, speed, load.  Performing a correct movement from an incorrect position is impossible, because it is, by definition, a different movement, and the introduction of excessive speed or weight before the development of sound movement is counterproductive, because again, we’re simply practicing an incorrect movement.” (Greg Everett, Olympic Weightlifting, A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches) (more…)

Come to think we are encroaching on one year. This Phase 10 will be about the volume again. There has been some massive gains from the guys attending Barbell Club. If we are looking to make further improvements we should be looking at nutrient timing around the workouts. These should be aimed at prepping for the workout but also recovering... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - :  Repeat 250m, recover 2:30 until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 2500m, recover 2:30 until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : 2 x 2M, Recover 4:00 between efforts Day 4: Swim -: 2 x 800m TT, Recover 4:00 between efforts Day 5 : Bike -: 2 x 10k TT, Recover 4:00 between efforts Day 6: Run  -: 8M @ 80%... [Read more]

Week 2/12 The 12 week program will continue to follow the same structure as week one.  Note the percentage have increased this week on the weight.  CrossFit Athletes should continue to record their weights and follow the percentages.  All other athletes should aim to add more weight to the bar than last week. Gradual progression's will lead to improved results.... [Read more]

In week 1 of snatch skills,  we looked at the overhead squat (the receiving position of the snatch).  The aim of this session was to point out flexibility elements and strength elements that each participant should work on to improve their OHS position. The full snatch is one of the most complicated movements in all of sports. An athlete has... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 25m, recover 25m easy, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 400m, recover 400m spin, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 100m, recover 100m walk, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: Repeat 6:00 on, 4:00 off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike -: 20M TT Day 6: Run  -: Repeat 6:00 on, 4:00 off, until... [Read more]

The coming 12 weeks of CrossFit Hackney programming will require all "CrossFit Athletes" to know and record their weights. The program is designed to improve the athletes strength by specifically focusing on percentages. "TESTING DAYS" will appear in the program each month. These are a chance for athletes to monitor progress and set new personal records.  The month will have... [Read more]

A number of members have asked form some help to improve their Olympic snatch technique. Over the years Tom and I have both done multiple Olympic lifting courses and trained with different lifting coaches, the most recent being the Catalyst Athletics course.  Every single one of them has taught the snatch in their own different way.  Some like to teach... [Read more]

They are in every box, gym, yoga studio, and sports club in all shapes and sizes, textures and densities! I get a lot of questions about foam rollers! How often? How hard? How long? Before or after exercise? Which muscles? (more…)