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Clarice Tighe
4 days ago2 min read
Resilience Under the Bar: How to Train Your Mind Like Your Muscles
Importance of Resilience in Powerlifting Powerlifting is full of challenges—missed lifts, plateaus, injuries, and the mental pressure of...
Sadie Hurst
Nov 15, 20246 min read
The 7 Deadly Rehabilitation Myths
Common myths seen in injury rehab & what makes a good injury rehab program. Introduction “Cure back pain with this one exercise,”...
Layla Daniel
Oct 7, 20244 min read
DMAA and Its Banned Status Under WADA Rules: What You Need to Know
In the world of competitive sports, understanding which substances are prohibited is crucial for athletes. We discuss DMAA this month.
Layla Daniel
Jun 2, 20248 min read
Maximizing Performance: Nutrition Strategies for Powerlifters on Competition Day
As a sports performance nutritionist, I understand the intricate relationship between nutrition and peak performance, especially for...
Charlotte Macpherson
May 1, 20246 min read
You are a Mirror of Your Environment
Surround yourself with negativity, lack of knowledge and a below-average standard of effort and strength and this will likely form part...
Layla Daniel
Apr 13, 20249 min read
Is your non-stim pre workout rubbish?
We’ll dive into the key ingredients to look for when selecting a stimulant-free pre-workout tailored specifically for powerlifters.
Layla Daniel
Feb 4, 202411 min read
SLEEP OPTIMISATION FOR STRENGTH ATHLETES AND PHYSIQUE COMPETITORS
SLEEP CONSIDERATIONS FOR ATHLETES From the perspective of a strength athlete, acute performance is particularly relevant when we look at...
Charlotte Macpherson
Jan 5, 20245 min read
How pain science can change programming
In this blog, we'll cover the scientific principles of pain and explore how understanding pain can reshape powerlifting programming.
Layla Daniel
Dec 2, 202311 min read
The Impact of Sleep on Performance: A Nutritionist's Guide to Sleep Hygiene for Strength Athletes
We delve into the intricate relationship between sleep and athletic performance, offering insights and practical tips for optimizing sleep.
Charlotte Macpherson
Nov 22, 20236 min read
Drop sets - what are they and how to implement them
What are drop sets? Drop sets involve performing a set of an exercise to failure or near failure, then reducing the weight and continuing...
Layla Daniel
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Banned Substances in Supplements - How easy is it to spot them?
Would you be able to identify a banned substance in your pre-workout?
Charlotte Macpherson
Sep 2, 20234 min read
How to approach lift analysis - a coaches guide
We’ve outlined a sequence for analyzing training footage, listed as a series of steps.
Unified Strength Methods
Nov 29, 20213 min read
How useful is glucosamine sulphate?
WHAT IS GLUCOSAMINE? Have you had literally any form of issue with your joints? I’d be surprised if you haven’t heard of or had...
Unified Strength Methods
Nov 8, 20214 min read
MAKING GAINS WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED
So we all know good quality and quantity of sleep is vital for recovery and performance for pretty much every athlete out there. Non...
Unified Strength Methods
Oct 25, 20215 min read
What are micronutrients?
Micronutrients are nutrients required in smaller quantities than macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins etc.), including vitamins...
Unified Strength Methods
Oct 11, 20213 min read
WHAT IS LION'S MANE?
Lion's Mane, also known as Yamabushitake or Hericium erinaceus, is a dietary mushroom that grows on old or dead broadleaf trees that can...
Unified Strength Methods
Oct 3, 20212 min read
WHAT IS HORDENINE?
Hordenine (N,N-dimethyltyramine) is an adrenergic-like compound found in a variety of foods and has been investigated for its fat-burning...
Unified Strength Methods
Sep 27, 20213 min read
ALCOHOL AND TRAINING - WHAT’S THE DAMAGE?
Aside from the obvious effects of alcohol on our performance, there are a few other factors to consider when weighing up the cost vs....
Emily Dodd
Sep 20, 20212 min read
WHY IS ANKLE MOBILITY SO IMPORTANT?
Ankle mobility limitations are almost always the number one problem that hinders good squat technique. If you want to get into a good,...
Unified Strength Methods
Sep 13, 20213 min read
BODY WEIGHT FLUCTUATIONS IN DIETING PHASES
Our body weight fluctuates daily even with consistent nutrition, tracking and eating the same macros every day. Long term changes in body...
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