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Every article is written and medically reviewed by Aaron Richardson. Facts first, marketing never.

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Track and field training session illustrating the athlete approach methodology
Methodology · 6 min read

An Athlete Approach — The Six Elements of a Coachable Body

Why I think about training in six categories — force production, external load tolerance, fundamental movement patterns, motor skills, limb-trunk disassociation, and spinal control — and how each one shows up in a programme.

Strength training with barbell — muscle as the core of longevity
Longevity · 4 min read

Strong Foundations: Reframing Muscle as the Core of Longevity

The wellness industry sold us recovery, supplementation, and ice baths. The single biggest lever for healthspan turns out to be the boring one — building and keeping muscle. Here is why.

Track running session illustrating run performance training principles
Run Performance · 5 min read

Six Considerations to Improve Run Performance

If you are a runner who has stopped progressing or keeps picking up niggles, the answer is rarely more miles. Here are six S&C considerations that move the needle on running performance.

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