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22 Jun

Strength and Conditioning, Strength training

The Best Basic Strength Programme for Runners.

June 22, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
barbell strength programme for running, best basic runners programme, run, running, strength training for running, weight training for running
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Well this one’s a bit off the beaten track isn’t it ladies and gentlemen! I am currently walking through Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to get to Edinburgh Barbell’s training venue and it is a...

26 Apr

Powerlifting, Powerlifting Technique, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength training

Let’s not get it twisted all periodisation is linear.

April 26, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
getting better, Getting Stronger, linear, Perodisation, Powerlifting, Strength Training, undulating
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There is a theme that underpins all training programs that are of any quality it is as simple to say as it is difficult to put into action. All sports training, when put into...

25 Jan

Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength training, Uncategorized

My Five Biggest Strength and Conditioning Influences.

January 26, 2017
Posted by Marc Keys
athletics, Rugby, Strength and conditioning, Strength coaching
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To know where you are going then you need to know where you have been. Next year will mark the end of my first decade of professional strength and conditioning with elite athletes. 2017...

04 May

Environment, Powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning Research, Strength Sports, Strength training, Train, Training Attitude

What makes a great training environment? 4 Factors you should consider closely when you are putting together a training session.

May 4, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
atmosphere, Environment, Gym, gym vibe, session, Set up, setting up a gym, strength
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There are lots of gyms around the world tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands yet there aren’t many great gyms in the world or places with a great atmosphere. I’ve been in...

28 Feb

Sport, Sport Specific, Strength and Conditioning, Strength training, Training Transfer

When is it time to stop general preperation?

February 28, 2016
Posted by Marc Keys
elite sport, Performance, periodisation, Programming, Special exercise, Sports Specific, Sports Training, transfer of training
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As strength and conditioning coaches and especially as strength coaches pretending to be strength and conditioning coaches I feel it is easy to get trapped in the process of worrying too much about...

17 Jan

1 Rm, Bench Press, January 2010 JSCR, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Linear Transducor, Load Velocity Relationship, Strength training

Amazing Co-relations and Ridiculous Protocols

January 17, 2011
Posted by Marc Keys

Taking my monthly browse of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, I found a study that peaked my interest entitled - Using the load-velocity relationship for 1RM prediction. One of the main...

21 Aug

Alternative, Coaching, Community, Health, Professional Resources, Strength training, United States

Bells and Whistles

August 21, 2010
Posted by Marc Keys

Image via WikipediaI get to have a lot of conversations with people who are coaches or are looking into becoming a coach. I also like to be involved in the on-line lifting community...