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“For myself personally I have found my biggest improvements in my performance is my mental health and my mental approach to training.“ Matty Denny, Olympian Pelleres Director of Communications, Adam Bowcutt sat down with legendary and all round top Aussie bloke, Matty Denny to discuss the core of his work-life leading up to his fantastic […]
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Today Grand Final Technologies (GFT) announced they are launching a program under the
ActiveKIT initiative being delivered by the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport
(DTIS) in collaboration with Health and Wellbeing Queensland.
It is the essential component of every training regime because without it success is not possible. It is for beginners to elite athletes, and all sports coaches agree. I’m talking about specificity. Without sports specific training there would be no improvement in performance or results. Collectively and intuitively everyone understands its importance. But the question […]
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After the recent 2022 Queensland Track & Field State Titles we sat down with one of Queensland’s fastest teenagers, Rory Easton, to talk about his training and the upcoming Nationals Titles. Q. What does it feel like to be officially one of Queensland’s fastest 18 year old? It doesn’t feel any different from last week […]
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More power and accuracy; sit, stand, roll, walk, jog, run, sprint, jump, throw, kick, hit, catch Hand eye coordination Technique Timing Gross motor skills Why are functional skills important? Improving functional skills allow individuals to perform the activities of daily life more efficiently, effectively, and without injuries or pain. Functional skills are completed by using […]
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Improve cardiovascular endurance/fitness Heart, lungs, circulation Aerobic fitness VO2 max Reduce recovery time Why it’s important to be fit? Improving cardiovascular fitness can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by increasing the efficiency of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. The easier it is to pump blood through your body, the less taxing it is on your heart. Cardiovascular exercise […]
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Core stability Core strength Balance Flexibility Control Why is core strength important? Core exercises are an important part of a well-rounded fitness program. Strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities. Weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries. Weak core muscles can also leave you susceptible to poor posture, lower back pain […]
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Lower BMI Reduce body fat percentage Get leaner Shape up Get toned Shred weight Get cut Why it’s important to have appropriate body fat? You need fat to keep you warm and to protect your organs and joints. However, it is not healthy to have too much or too little fat. A healthy body fat percentage is the ratio of fat to total body weight. Generally […]
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