As the 2023 Monster Energy AMX Supercross season unfolded it become increasingly apparent that it was going to be a season remembered for its shocking injury toll. I will specifically focus on the 450cc class, to keep the article as brief as possible. The 250cc class injury list was equal in length to the 450cc […]
The following is an abridged version of The Way of the Physical Preparation Coach. Introduction The content is written for those who seek a higher level of mastery of my approach to physical preparation. Several concepts deserve discussion at this point. I seek not to teach you what to think, but how to think. Therefore, […]
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New Zealand is the most successful national team in the international history of rugby.[1] Every national team seeks to test themselves against the Gold Standard of world rugby, the New Zealand national rugby union team known as the All Blacks. And Australia is no different. In fact, as they are such close neighbors, the rivalry […]
From their commencement in 1978 the American National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA, later changed to National Strength & Conditioning Association) produced very helpful and welcome articles on physical training (mainly strength training). However, one thing stood out at least during the period up to 2000 – referencing of non-US writers was sparse to say the […]
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On the 11th March 2023 in his first year and 4th game as head coach of the English national men’s rugby union team, Stephen Borthwick set a record. But not the kind of record anyone would want or celebrate. At the spiritual home of English rugby, Twickenham, his team was beaten 10 – 53 by […]
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It looks like the Australian originated, global fitness franchise F45 is getting very wobbly at the business end. Can’t say I’m surprised, but it’s disappointing. Disappointing for those who have chosen to put their careers, businesses, and money into this path. Some background to boom and bust. The fledging fitness industry was very young in […]
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Supercross, Super Injured
/by Ian KingAs the 2023 Monster Energy AMX Supercross season unfolded it become increasingly apparent that it was going to be a season remembered for its shocking injury toll. I will specifically focus on the 450cc class, to keep the article as brief as possible. The 250cc class injury list was equal in length to the 450cc […]
The Way of the Physical Preparation Coach
/by Ian KingThe following is an abridged version of The Way of the Physical Preparation Coach. Introduction The content is written for those who seek a higher level of mastery of my approach to physical preparation. Several concepts deserve discussion at this point. I seek not to teach you what to think, but how to think. Therefore, […]
Rugby’s Holy Grail – Beating the All Blacks
/by Ian KingNew Zealand is the most successful national team in the international history of rugby.[1] Every national team seeks to test themselves against the Gold Standard of world rugby, the New Zealand national rugby union team known as the All Blacks. And Australia is no different. In fact, as they are such close neighbors, the rivalry […]
The western world’s blind spot to global physical preparation publications
/by Ian KingFrom their commencement in 1978 the American National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA, later changed to National Strength & Conditioning Association) produced very helpful and welcome articles on physical training (mainly strength training). However, one thing stood out at least during the period up to 2000 – referencing of non-US writers was sparse to say the […]
The English rose and a coaching challenge
/by Ian KingOn the 11th March 2023 in his first year and 4th game as head coach of the English national men’s rugby union team, Stephen Borthwick set a record. But not the kind of record anyone would want or celebrate. At the spiritual home of English rugby, Twickenham, his team was beaten 10 – 53 by […]
What’s missing? The repetitive boom and bust cycle of fitness business models
/by Ian KingIt looks like the Australian originated, global fitness franchise F45 is getting very wobbly at the business end. Can’t say I’m surprised, but it’s disappointing. Disappointing for those who have chosen to put their careers, businesses, and money into this path. Some background to boom and bust. The fledging fitness industry was very young in […]