In this first episode of 2021, Connor takes you through some unexpected benefits of training in lockdown and some ways you can maximise the training options you have. Don't forget the At Home Training Membership is still available for all your lockdown training needs here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/pay

It's been a couple of months since the last episode and today Connor is back! Connor gives you some reasons to why he has been away for so long and what he has learned in 2020. 2020 has no doubt been an interesting year so to make the most out of it, Connor reflects on what he has focussed on too much and what he wants to do more of in 2021.

In this episode, Connor takes you through the truth about how consistent you really need to be to see success and how you can improve your consistency in your fitness journey. Connor also takes you through some different macro splits depending on your nutritional goals and which calorie calculator you should be using. If you enjoyed this episode then make sure you sign up to the beanbag emails here https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

In this episode, Connor welcomes Andy Barker of the @NewGradPhysio. Andy was a full-time physiotherapist with professional rugby league club Leeds Rhinos from 2010-2018 (7 of those years as head physio). He was dropped in the deep end 15-months into his tenure when he was made head physio of the club. Now he runs his own business @NewGradPhysio helping young physio's progress their career and he has a physiotherapy practice in Leeds. This episode is one of the best yet with some amazing information around injury, rehab and warm-ups. The topics we cover are:  Andy's background, education and experienceHis favourite coaching experience(s)What the most common joint or muscle issues Andy sees in his practice and why this is the caseWhat are the common assumptions around injury that people ALWAYS get wrongAre there any particular prehab/warm up strategies that Andy has found to be really effective in reducing injury riskDoes Andy this mini-bands are useful?Are there any common "release" techniques people can use themselves? You can find out more about the New Grad Physio here: www.newgradphysio.com, follow Andy on Instagram @NewGradPhysio and if you have any questions for Andy you can email him andy@newgradphysio.com.  If you enjoyed this episode then don't forget to download your 5 essential home training tips here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

This may be a controversial episode for many but today, Connor is giving a case for why people should not back squat. For many, the back squat is an exercise that is butchered and can often do more harm than good. To be balanced though, Connor gives you a framework on how you can learn how to back squat correctly and what to do to be able to do it safely. If you want to download your 5 essential home training tips then please click here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

After a bit of a break, Connor is back! In this episode, Connor wanted to give you some advice on how to bounce backs from setbacks. Progression is never linear and you will no doubt find yourself dealing with a setback at some point in your fitness journey. It doesn't have to mean you completely fail though and you CAN come back and be successful. Don't forget you can download your 5 essential home training tips here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

In this episode, Connor takes you through everything you should consider before you decide on whether to start learning the Olympic lifts or not. This may seem like a simple answer but in reality, you have to answer questions such as why do you want to start and have you mastered the basics?  05:23 - What is Olympic Lifting? 05:57 - Why do You Want to Start Olympic Lifting? 09:01 - Have You Mastered the Basics?17:30 - How are You Going to Incorporate Olympic LIfting Into Your Training?19:33 - Are You Going to Plan Your Own Training?23:20 - How are You Measuring Progress?26:30 - Where Does CrossFit fit? If you enjoyed this episode please don't forget to like, subscribe and rate 5*. You can download your 5 Essential Home Training Tips right here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

For today's episode, Connor is reflecting on the past few months in lockdown and this got him thinking about his greatest failures as a coach and what you can learn from them. Even if you're not a coach or not involved with sport, there is some great advice and learnings in here so you can avoid making the same mistakes. Don't forget to sign up to the beanbag emails and get your 5 essential home training tips here https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get.

In this episode, Connor gives you a FREE 12-week programme to ensure that you can safely and successfully transition back into gym training with all your usual equipment. This is an episode packed with training tips and knowledge so you don't injure yourself, you get stronger than you were before and have the best time possible. Don't forget you can still grab your 5 Essential Home Training Tips right here and get your daily beanbag email too https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

In today's episode, Connor is joined by JP Laurent, Head of Junior Coaching at West London Track & Field and owner of Rapid Running. They talk through everything speed development for team sports and how you can easily implement speed training into your own programme. Connor and JP discuss why speed isn't done more at ANY level of sport and what the best educational resources are for speed. We mention ALTIS a few times in the episode and specifically the short sprints course which you can enrol in here: https://altis.world/product/altis-coaching-the-short-sprints/ (#notanad, #wejustlovethecourse). Follow JP on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rapid_running/ or send him an email at JP@westlondontrackandfield.com if you have any speed training questions. As always, don't forget to download your 10-essential home training tips and join the At Home Training community by clicking here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

In this episode, Connor gives you 5 top tips to ensure you can get the best results when the gyms open again. Someone people are just going to dive right in but you want to avoid that at all costs! If you enjoyed listening to this then please click the link and get your 10-home training tips https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get.

If your goal is to lose body fat, build muscle, tone up, get ripped or WHATEVER terminology you use, there are a lot of ways to measure progress without focussing on the number on a scale. Avoid getting into a bad psychological spiral by focussing on one number, expand your mind and look at the bigger picture. If you enjoyed this episode, then please download your 10 Essential Home Training Tips here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

Today's episode is absolute FIRE! If you are a rugby player then you do NOT want to miss this. John Curtis-Noonan has 15-years experience working in multiple professional sports including rugby union, rugby league, football (premier league level), Olympic snow sports and formula 2! There aren't many others out there who have the experience that John has and today we are talking all this rugby. If you are wanting to improve your rugby performance in the gym then get a notepad and pen and start taking notes! If you have any questions for John then you can email him at john@noonanperformance.com or find him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/john_m_noonan/ or Twitter here: https://twitter.com/John_M_Noonan. Don't forget to download your 10-essential home training tips here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get. Get the Athletic Ability Assessment HERE

So there was a last-minute cancellation with a guest for this episode (fear not it is rescheduled and will be coming next week) so instead of leaving you all hanging, Connor has recorded an AMAZING episode for you all to have. It's all about sprint training for fitness and can definitely be a training method you will all LOVE during this lockdown. Make sure to get your 10 Essential Home Training tips and beanbag emails here: https://go.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/get

If you are a boxer or an MMA fighter then you DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! This episode is full of amazing advice, tips and training strategies for you to help you perform better in the ring/octagon. Here what it is like to be part of a fighter's corner at a UFC event, safe weight cutting and MORE! You can follow Reiss on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/elite.step/ and follow his journey with his fighters. Don't forget to sign up to the beanbag emails here too http://yes.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/sign_up

In this episode Connor wants to give you all his top 5 tips to make the most of this quarantine period. If we're stuck in, then we're going to make the most of it for sure! Make sure you're getting the daily beanbag emails by clicking here: http://yes.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/sign_up

Connor is excited to be joined by Adam Bromley of A2B Conditioning. Adam works in elite football and the private sector and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Fitness for Sport Podcast. Connor and Adam talk everything training from having a sound rationale for your exercises to top tips for the big 3 lifts. Make sure you follow Adam on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/a2bconditioning/ and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bromley-msc/. As always don't forget to subscribe to the beanbag emails right here too: https://yes.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/sign-up

Episode #22 brings about a topic that many people may not want to hear about. You need help to be successful and you CAN'T do it all by yourself. Connor details why this is the case and what it takes to actually accept help from those around you. Make sure you subscribe to the beanbag emails right here https://yes.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/sign-up

Doping and anti-doping is always a hot topic in professional sport but it's not without its flaws. In this episode, Connor looks at the negative side of anti-doping and the inconsistencies within its punishments. If you like this then be sure to get your FREE rest & recovery e-book by clicking here: https://yes.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/sign-up

With the big move to a new location, Connor thought it would be a good time to wind the clock back and talk about how Athletic Strength UK came to be and how he got involved in working in professional and non-professional sport. Don't forget to sign up to the bean bag emails here: http://yes.athleticstrengthuk.co.uk/sign-up