It’s here! The first Altitude Training Facility in the North East. Athlete 4D is pleased to announce you can now benefit from the following: Accelerate your peak performance. Increase your recovery time. Improve injury recovery rate. Accelerate fat loss. Increase muscle mass and strength. Get ready for your next summit or ski trip. Improved health and immune system. Altitude training …

During the Mexico Olympics in 1968 questions were asked about certain unknown athletes. How were they beating the favourites and how were races like the marathon so much slower? Altitude! We all know now that Altitude, or Hypoxic conditions have a huge impact on performance when competing. Whether we’re competing at altitude or using simulated altitude to improve performance. What …

TESTOSTERONE AND HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE (HGH) RESPONSE Providing the correct programming, nutrition and recovery periods are used then positive hormonal responses can be seen which will help to combat the negative responses of training. ‘Anabolic hormones such as testosterone and the superfamily of growth hormones (GH) have been shown to be elevated during 15-30 minutes of post-resistance exercise providing an …

I am really pleased to announce we have agreed to work with the Four Oarsmen, to help them prepare for their incredible journey. One, which will take every ounce of mental and physical fitness. “MORE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INTO SPACE OR CLIMBED EVEREST THAN HAVE ROWED THE ATLANTIC.” That’s right, these four men have a mission to complete and with …

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE. The squat is a classic fundamental movement, which we all perform in our daily life. Not only is it essential for general movement and health it has important cross overs in sport. The squat develops leg strength mainly focusing on the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus. However, with correct squatting technique the core and torso also work to …

WHAT IS A NEED’S ANALYSIS? The needs analysis is a process of determining what qualities are necessary for an athlete or sport. It should look at the needs of the sport, position and game situations. The analysis should also look at the individuals needs; physical, nutritional and psychological. It is important to carry out this process before designing your programme …

Weightlifting is an essential part of performance enhancement and there is arguably no sport that won’t benefit from an effective weightlifting programme. However, it’s not something you can just jump into and hope for success. Correct technique, appropriate progressions and exercise selection are essential for good development and results. Getting and experienced coach to guide you on the correct lifts …

Why on earth would you push a sled up and down the turf? It’s tough work and blows those quads to bits in minutes. Not to mention the effect on your lungs! There are various excellent reasons to use a sled in your training programme. In this article we will look at how the sled can increase speed, power, anaerobic …