This article will describe the steps we go through here at Proper Performance when designing a training program. After reading parts 1-3, you will be equipped with the knowledge to plan your own training week.

How to utilise Isometrics. Isometric is a term given to a muscle contraction that is static in nature, it can be either in holding a joint in place, or when trying to move against a very heavy resistance.

This blog post discusses an Introduction to the Squat. We cover, the purpose, how to assess, movement adaptations and some key takeaways, providing you with actionable advice to improve your squat technique.

5 ways strength and conditioning may improve your life as you age. Mitigate Osteoporosis, muscle Sarcopenia, neurological disease and reduce bone breaks and falls.

Warming up is often part of the session I spend the most time procrastinating, be it when programming for others or executing myself.

This post will discuss the applicability of training to failure, and describe tools that you can easily apply to training to help you progress, using proximity to failure as a method of progression.

Running, especially on trails and in hilly places, has been a big passion now for around 3 years. It’s led to hours of quality time in beautiful places both with people I love and alone.

Physically (and mentally) it can take you very high and then sweep you low into the valley looking up at what you’ve got to climb next.

An alternative approach to strength training. Getting stronger is very high on a lot of people's agendas, and it’s easy to see why…