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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...


Unified Strength Methods
Sep 5, 20212 min read
Is supplementing fish oil beneficial for athletes?
ARE FISH OILS BENEFICIAL FOR ATHLETES? Fish oil is a common term used to refer to two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid...


Unified Strength Methods
Aug 30, 20212 min read
WHAT is a NOOTROPIC?
Nootropics are a group of supplements that are taken primarily for their effects on our brains. Generally the term refers to any natural...


Emily Dodd
Aug 23, 20213 min read
How to improve your overhead mobility!
I’m wanting to work on my overhead mobility as I really struggle to keep position when I try to shoulder press An easy compensation to...

Unified Strength Methods
Aug 15, 20212 min read
WHAT IS Taurine?
Taurine (L-taurine) is a sulfur-containing amino acid not involved in protein synthesis but omnipresent in our bodies. It’s essential to...

Edgar Chekera - Psych Chek
Aug 13, 20213 min read
Injury: A blessing in disguise?
One thing we all fear as athletes is being injured. No one ever thinks “Oh boy, I can’t wait to be injured”. The thought of having to...

Unified Strength Methods
Aug 2, 20213 min read
WHAT IS CAFFEINE?
Caffeine is a widely used stimulatory compound extracted from coffee beans but can also be synthesised in a lab. Habitual caffeine use...

Emily Dodd
Jul 26, 20213 min read
HOW TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR SUMO
I’d like to improve my mobility for my Sumo Deadlifts but I’m not sure where to start? Sumo deadlifts require good hip mobility. The hip...

Unified Strength Methods
Jul 19, 20213 min read
BCAAs VS EAAs
Protein is one of the most discussed topics in sports nutrition. This is probably because it’s the second-most abundant molecule in...

Edgar Chekera - Psych Chek
Jul 12, 20214 min read
The Power of Reflection
What is reflecting? You’d be surprised how often we reflect as athletes. Reflecting is essentially, taking time to try and make sense of...

Unified Strength Methods
Jul 5, 20212 min read
WHAT ARE BCAAS?
What the hell are BCAAs? Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are three essential amino acids that contribute towards muscle growth....

Emily Dodd
Jun 28, 20213 min read
HOW TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR BENCH
I’m wanting to work on improving my mobility specifically for bench. How can I do this? Improving mobility will take time and effort. The...

Charlotte Macpherson
Jun 21, 20213 min read
5 bits of advice for your first powerlifting meet
Here are 5 bits of advice we would have liked to have had before our first powerlifting meet, there’s a lot we could say here but we...

Edgar Chekera - Psych Chek
Jun 14, 20214 min read
What does it mean to be a true athlete?
What do you believe an athlete is? Do you believe a true athlete is one who prioritises performance over everything? Maybe it is someone...

Unified Strength Methods
Jun 7, 20212 min read
WHAT IS L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in animal tissue (meat products). It can be acetylated to produce...

Emily Dodd
May 31, 20211 min read
Get away from your desk!
I’m working from home still post COVID and I am noticing I am getting stiff and sore after a full day working from home. Can you help at all

Unified Strength Methods
May 24, 20212 min read
WHAT IS BITTER ORANGE?
Bitter orange a.k.a. P-synephrine or Citrus Aurantium comes from a tree native to Asia. The peel, flower, leaf, fruit, and fruit juice...

Edgar Chekera - Psych Chek
May 17, 20214 min read
How to be more confident
In both sport and life, we’ve been told that confidence is key. When I was an athlete I can remember my coach constantly telling our team...

Unified Strength Methods
May 9, 20212 min read
WHAT IS BETA ALANINE?
Beta-alanine is a modified version of the amino acid alanine. It’s a non-essential amino acid so can be made in the body. Large doses of...
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