Entries by dazdrake

A Calorie is not a Calorie

I wrote a blog recently about my fat loss exploits as I got ready for my Charity boxing match.  As regular readers of my blog will know, I’m not afraid to experiment on myself and will often try training and nutrition plans on myself. Recently I have decided to invest in researching some of the best […]

No Nonsense Muscle Building Review

Check out the new REVIEW video I have recorded below of the Number 1 On-line Muscle Building product- No Nonsense Muscle Building (NNMB).   Click ‘PLAY’ Below to Watch My Full No Nonsense Muscle Building Review! In summary, I DO RECOMMEND IT.  It is a good product that is worth the investment and is actually something […]

Injury Prevention strategies- Norwich City FC Academy

Hi there, It’s been a while since my last Blog but I was waiting for something worth sharing and I think this Blog will certainly get us all thinking.  I had a great morning at a workshop organised by Kirk Bowyer of Creating Athletes and the East Region Lawn Tennis Association. LTA East Region Strength & […]

Should we be doing core stability training?

I have just come back from my second workshop with Biomechanics Education, ‘Spine Biomechanics.’ This workshop focused on core stability which is an area I was more familiar with than the previous workshop on Pelvis Biomechanics.  One of the key questions that raised my interest was, Should we be doing core stability? It’s a good […]

How recovery can help you lose weight and gain strength

As I write this blog I have just finished two of the most difficult sessions I have done physically for quite some time- both boxing sessions.  I am without question pushing myself and no doubt getting in better shape than ever.  This blog will give some of my reflections on how I think recovery can help […]

”I’ve got weak glutes” debate

In this blog I will give some updates on my movements over the last few weeks starting with my visit to London to attend the Pelvis Biomechanics two-day workshop with Biomechanics Education.  Then I will give a few more updates on my training progress. Biomechanics Education I first met Rachel and her Biomechanics Education team […]

Boxing and tennis- same but different

As I write this blog I am struggling to lift my arms- yesterday I had a really tough second session with Team Complete Fitness Academy Head Coach Gerry Jackson.  Check out a promo video of their facility here. I’ve booked myself in for 10 Personal Training sessions with him in the lead up to the fight […]

How to Lose 10% body fat in 8 weeks

In 8 weeks time I will be doing my first competitive boxing match. As a professional strength & conditioning coach I spend all my waking hours helping other athletes achieve their goals.  I felt it was time to invest as much in myself and work towards my own goal. So I’m taking part in the […]

Get Fit to Play Sport or Play Sport to Get Fit?

If you’re like me you love to play sport, the competitive challenge of testing your skills and physical attributes against a worthy opponent. But playing sport can take its toll on the body.  Chances are you’ve probably had some form of niggling injury to your knees or back, or maybe worse still you’ve had to […]