YNE November 2023 Write Up
This was an epic one. We were in Riccal for the YNE Winter Open. This is a great venue which always attracts a wonderful crowd. What a...
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Chris K
Nov 1, 202210 min read
Preparing For Powerlifting Competition As An Autistic Person
I've fucked up the competition day experience for a few Autistic clients. I have. It hurts to say it. I didn't know why they struggled at...
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Chris K
Oct 3, 20227 min read
It's Time To Talk About Shrubs
Sometimes there are people who walk into your life and change it forever. Mr Shrubs, or Stuart Mosey as his birth certificate says is one...
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Chris K
Sep 5, 20227 min read
How To Train Immediately After A Powerlifting Competition
The period before a competition where the pressure is highest, recovery is lowest and stress is through the roof can be tough AF. I love...
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Chris K
Jul 17, 202210 min read
How To Quickly Chill The F Out Before A Powerlifting Competition
When I began as a powerlifting coach, I didn't appreciate how important stress is in cultivating the best performances from lifters. We...
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Chris K
Jun 22, 20224 min read
Bench More With A Little Help From Hellraiser
Perhaps I should focus on furthering my career rather than finding spurious links between classic horror films and bench press...
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Chris K
Jun 6, 20224 min read
How Fisting Could Improve Your Deadlift
As of the writing of this article, I've never been fisted. I did get punched at a Craig Charles jazz gig once, which not many people can...
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Chris K
May 2, 20225 min read
It's Time To Talk About Cable
In the coaching business, we talk about a clients lifetime value. I'm not sure on the average client value for either myself or the...
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Chris K
Apr 4, 202211 min read
How To Enjoy Coaching Forever (Or A Super-Long Time)
Being a Personal Trainer can be hard at the best of times. As a PT, you tell people to exercise forever. You help people train for a...
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Chris K
Mar 7, 20226 min read
Sucking Off Your Client's (Energy)- Perspectives On Being An Energy Vampire Coach
Whenever a client has a bad session, it bothers me for about 2 days. If it's my fault, it might last a week. If it's downright appalling,...
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Chris K
Feb 8, 20223 min read
Competition Report: ABPU South Yorkshire Qualifier February 2022
This time it was the turn of the mighty Ben Thornes to compete again. Ben has made incredible progress over the years, and has become an...
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Chris K
Feb 3, 20225 min read
Competition Report YNE Open 2022
On the 29/01/2022 it was time to drive up to Newcastle for another regional meet. This time we had me, The Heavy Metal Strength Coach...
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Chris K
Feb 1, 20225 min read
Managing Your Social Life Around Powerlifting Competitions
My main job as a powerlifting coach is dealing with the craziness that comes with the pressure of competing at any level. Many...
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Chris K
Jan 6, 20229 min read
21 Lessons From 2021
2021, what a crazy year. No words will ever justify the chaos, the uncertainty and the novelty we've all experienced over the last couple...
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Chris K
Sep 9, 20215 min read
How Important Is It For A PT To Be Approachable? 2.0
"How important is it to be approachable?" Thanks to Josh for sending in this question via Instagram. Being approachable as a Personal...
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Chris K
Sep 5, 20215 min read
How To Train People In Chronic Pain 2.0
During the four years since I wrote this article, I occasionally lament the original got no readership. I truly think many Personal...
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Chris K
Sep 1, 20216 min read
How To Stop Other Coaches From Stealing Your Clients 2.0
CK (2021): Time to revisit one from the archives of 2018! Man, this one was poorly written. Let's hope it's much better now! New trainers...
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Chris K
Aug 30, 20215 min read
[FOR COACHES] The Best Movement Assessment
Should a Personal Trainer assess the movement of a client? Yes. It's an essential part of keeping our clients as safe as possible. But...
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Chris K
Aug 9, 20215 min read
Eating & ADHD Part 1 When Food Isn't Just Food
Chris: Liz Smith takes the reigns again today with another dive into the intriguing world of the ADHD mind. Eating with a magpie brain...
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Chris K
Aug 5, 20214 min read
7 Ways Steady Cardio Can Benefit A Powerlifter
"More than 3 reps is cardio, am I right!?" This is an all-too-common phrase said by powerlifters worldwide. It's time we put it to bed...
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