Lance Armstrong Strength Training
Lance Armstrong is arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. Behind every champion is a great team though. His strength and conditioning coach Peter Park plays an integral role in getting Lance ready for every grueling race. He has trained Armstrong for 10 years while also acting as a personal trainer as well as specialist strength and conditioning trainer and endurance coach for several other elite level athletes. In 1998 he opened a Platinum Fitness center in Montecito followed by a second in Summerland in 2006. Park knows what it takes to perform at the top as he himself ...
Highlights of Manny “PACMAN” Pacquiao’s Career
The Philipino slugger Manny Pacquiao who was born in General Santos City trains with Freddie Roach out of the now famous Wild Card Gym in Hollywood. Manny joined forces with Roach and strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza and it sure has skyrocketed his career. He was awarded fighter of the year by ring magazine in 2006, 2008 and 2009 and is now the pound for pound king believed by many to be the best fighter of the modern generation. Below is a video showing the Highlights of Manny's career so far up until he fought Cotto.
Quotes On Roger Federer
"I am amazed , not only by the beauty of Roger's game, but also the consistency of his tournament wins. Even more amazing is the fact that that he seems to love what he is doing and he handles the pressure so well. Roger is a great champion and ambassador for our sport." -John McEnroe, 2007 "Well, I think when I look at Roger, I mean, I'm a fan. I'm a fan of how he plays, what he's about.... he's a class guy on and off the court. He's fun to watch. Just his athletic ability, what he's able to do on ...
Sachin Tendulkar’s Training with a Heavy Bat
Sachin Tendulkar was born is Mumbai, India and he attended the MRF academy foundation for cricket during his younger years to train as a fast bowler. It was at this academy that former Australian great "the King" Dennis Lillee, watched him training and suggested that Sachin focus on his batting more than his batting. As a young boy, he would practice for hours at the nets. He spoke about training 4-5hours a day at times. The interesting thing was he used a full sized bat even from a very young age. He did not do this out of choice becasue his ...
Speed, Agility and Footwork of Roger Federer
Roger Federer is just an amazing athlete. His skills and hand-eye coordination set him apart from any athlete I have ever seen. This combination coupled with his speed, agility and balance make him arguably the most gifted tennis player of his time. Roger is genetically very gifted but many believe his mutlilateral development as a kid has helped him become the athlete he is today. His background in other sports like basketball, alpine skiing and football as well as tennis are what lay the foundation for him. I think these days many children are being rushed to specialize in a sport ...
Fruit and Vegetables for the Week
Have a look at our fruit and veges for the week. Sandy (my girlfriend/best cook in the world) goes down to Kelvin Grove markets every Saturday and stocks us up for the week. This is to go with our freezer full of lean chicken breast, beef fillets and lamb (which we dont eat that often). When we want seafood we either go out for sushi or buy it fresh to have that day or night. Salmon is probably my... [Read more]
Lance Armstrong Strength Training
Lance Armstrong is arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. Behind every champion is a great team though. His strength and conditioning coach Peter Park plays an integral role in getting Lance ready for every grueling race. He has trained Armstrong for 10 years while also acting as a personal trainer as well as specialist strength and conditioning trainer and endurance coach for several other... [Read more]
Highlights of Manny “PACMAN” Pacquiao’s Career
The Philipino slugger Manny Pacquiao who was born in General Santos City trains with Freddie Roach out of the now famous Wild Card Gym in Hollywood. Manny joined forces with Roach and strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza and it sure has skyrocketed his career. He was awarded fighter of the year by ring magazine in 2006, 2008 and 2009 and is now the pound for pound king believed by many to be... [Read more]
Quotes On Roger Federer
“I am amazed , not only by the beauty of Roger’s game, but also the consistency of his tournament wins. Even more amazing is the fact that that he seems to love what he is doing and he handles the pressure so well. Roger is a great champion and ambassador for our sport.” -John McEnroe, 2007 “Well, I think when I look at Roger, I mean, I’m a fan. I’m a fan of how... [Read more]
Sachin Tendulkar’s Training with a Heavy Bat
Sachin Tendulkar was born is Mumbai, India and he attended the MRF academy foundation for cricket during his younger years to train as a fast bowler. It was at this academy that former Australian great “the King” Dennis Lillee, watched him training and suggested that Sachin focus on his batting more than his batting. As a young boy, he would practice for hours at the nets. He spoke about... [Read more]