Cultivating Superheros
team development, leadership Alex Drew team development, leadership Alex Drew

Cultivating Superheros

 “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.” – Doug Conant, CEO of Campbell’s Soup
Before I get too far into this article, I want to make it clear that I don't run a multinational company (I've always wanted to use the word multinational). So I'm not pretending I know all the answers to the ways of the world. I am though a 29yr old guy who has worked within several different businesses, run a business myself for 3 years now and operated as an infantry platoon commander for several years which was actually very similar to running a small business. We had targets to reach, training to do, soldiers had personal issues that needed looking after, we had to motivate the troops and provide interesting training and be role models. If we did this, then output would be good. Neglect these areas and the guys would just saunter around until the bar was open.
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Why you Continue to Lose Members at your Gym
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Why you Continue to Lose Members at your Gym

I’m constantly reading up on articles written here and overseas on various topics, such as ‘inexperienced coaches will injure athletes, ‘gyms are too close to each other, ‘membership costs need to be reflective of value’ ect

Whilst this is true, the main issue I see with gyms today is that they don’t realise that once you’ve committed yourself to being in the health and fitness profession, it’s your responsibility to look after new members like they’re your family.

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The Damn Importance of in-Season Strength Work
Strength and Conditioning, Physiotherapy Bayden Campbell Strength and Conditioning, Physiotherapy Bayden Campbell

The Damn Importance of in-Season Strength Work

Why is it so important to continue strength training during the season? I’ll give you 2 good reasons: Improved performances and reduced injury risk.

If you think about it, the less you get injured, the more you can train. The more you train (smartly) the better you perform. Especially in team sports, the less players that are out injured, the stronger the team. When the coach has the full squad to choose from, especially the best players available, the more likely you get the results.

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Strength and Conditioning Alex Drew Strength and Conditioning Alex Drew

How the Squat facilitates Injury Rehabilitation

The squat has long been held as a mainstay exercise in programming for a wide range of athletes and gym-goers.  From bodybuilders to powerlifters to sprinters to golfers and everyone in between, the weighted squat remains the ultimate exercise in lower body strength and power and a key to high-level athletic performance.  But what makes the squat so effective? What are the factors that lead to such obvious physiological improvements? Below are but a few positive impacts the squat can have on your body.

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Why your Back isn't a Precious Flower
powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning The Evolutio Team powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning The Evolutio Team

Why your Back isn't a Precious Flower

What do you say if someone you know sprains an ankle? Something like “yeah that sucks mate, but hey get some good rehab and you’ll be back at it before you know it.”

If someone hurts their back deadlifting how do you react? Differently? Why?

Lower back injuries tend to freak people out, but I reckon in many cases* there is absolutely no reason to view them as a death sentence to your work, sport or lifestyle.  (*obviously not all)

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4 Exceptional Ways to Speed Up Your Running
CrossFit, Trail Running The Evolutio Team CrossFit, Trail Running The Evolutio Team

4 Exceptional Ways to Speed Up Your Running

Love it or hate it, running appears in much of our regular exercise regimes.

Be it short and sharp (in a WOD), fast and explosive (in sports) or even long and arduous (training for an endurance event) we can’t deny that being more efficient at running will not only improve performance and reduce the risk of injuries but also make it a hell of a lot more enjoyable.

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