With the average age of senior inter-county teams becoming lower and lower, I’ve decided to focus on the role of Strength and Conditioning (S&C) for an up-and-coming player. The demands on playing senior inter-county are increasing year on year and [...]
Olympic weightlifting isn’t just for elite athletes. The clean, jerk, and snatch are great ways to teach movement and coordination under load. When coached and performed correctly, they contribute to fitness and natural movement patterns in ways most exercises don’t. [...]
“I tell my athletes, let's be the master of 5-10 yards of acceleration, because they are the bursts that matter.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6YEP9bygg A passion for movement Loren Landow has a passion for movement unrivalled to any strength and conditioning coach [...]
In this special episode of Setanta Talks, we travelled to the National Rowing Centre to chat with one of Ireland's most driven athletes, Sanita Puspure - watch the video now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHIEXGECOQI There's something in the water in Farran Wood [...]
EXOS Performance Specialist, Coach Eric Cochran, takes a looks at the current state of Strength & Conditioning and discusses current trends in the industry, the evolution of coaching and where the future of S&C lies. The state of the Strength [...]
After a phenomenal few weeks for Irish Rugby, we have the privilege to take a step back and hear from one of the men at the coal face of strength and conditioning at provincial level - Munster Rugby's PJ Wilson. [...]
The New Zealand rugby teams have been at the top of the world consistently, and they’re a massive threat on the pitch. Believe me, I just played against them. Yet the French women just bested the Black Ferns, and Ireland [...]
First and foremost, let’s get this out of the way: you are an athlete first. How big you are, how great your muscles look at the beach, or how well you fit into your post-match outfit doesn’t matter on the [...]
The Dublin Marathon takes place this coming weekend, many participants will be returning to this great event and others will be first timers. Runners from all walks of life will take part for a host of reasons; to raise money [...]
When Eliud Kipchoge stood on the line of the Berlin Marathon last month, he had a powerful advantage over his opponents which substantially increased his chances of running a world record. You might think it was his support and funding [...]
