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Get Your Movement Nutrition in with Banana Pancakes
Yeah sorry, this isn’t a recipe post…. The lead image will make sense as you read on. Possibly….. But lets begin. Last Friday’s pot on...

Dave Hedges
Sep 23, 20182 min read


Pronation is NOT a Dirty Word
Pronation has become a dirty word. Pick through any running article and you’re likely to see the word paired with the word “Over” and...

Dave Hedges
Sep 21, 20183 min read


Why Strength Matters for Running
Last week I was invited out to DCU (Dublin City University) to partake in a study they are carrying out on running injuries. This is a...

Dave Hedges
Sep 16, 20183 min read


Principles, Fundamentals and Workshops
The blog’s been a bit bare this week, but that’s because I’ve been flat out busy. Which is a nice complaint. And it’s not going top slow...

Dave Hedges
Sep 14, 20183 min read


Do You Have Hardware or Software Problems?
A few years ago, back when Conor McGregor still had my respect, he and his coach John Kavanagh came out with the phrase “Upgrade the...

Dave Hedges
Sep 5, 20182 min read
Uncomplicated but Effective Warm Ups
There are many ways to warm up. Many. The “standard” for most going to gym, or exercise class or sports training is to run about a bit,...

Dave Hedges
Sep 2, 20182 min read


Thoughts on becoming a better man
I had planned to follow up on the cardio post from the other day. But I can’t, not just yet. The fall out from the last few days drama is...

Dave Hedges
Aug 29, 20183 min read


It’s what you DO that defines you.
There is currently a big upset and drama unfolding in the fitness world. And it’s pissed me off. So I’m going to air a few thoughts. Lets...

Dave Hedges
Aug 28, 20182 min read


How to do PROPER Cardio
Cardio has gotten a bad rep. Blame Jane Fonda, no actually, leave Jane Fonda alone!!! Blame Mr Motivator Or that psycho “Mad Lizzie”...

Dave Hedges
Aug 27, 20182 min read


On Managing Fatigue
Fatigue management is a topic that interests me. My first forays into fitness training was specifically to get get me more powerful and...

Dave Hedges
Aug 26, 20182 min read


Optimise your in game recovery times
There are several very common coaching cues I like to use. Which my regular lot like to mimic and make fun off……. This is what happens...

Dave Hedges
Aug 22, 20182 min read
A Change to Our Regular Schedule
Over the last while I’ve been getting busier and busier with more specialist programs, such as our Kettlebell Sports and Combat Athletes,...

Dave Hedges
Aug 15, 20182 min read


Day to Day Periodisation for Long Term Gains
Periodisation is a cool word. As a younger coach, I thought it was the holy grail, it was some magic secret that the experienced coaches...

Dave Hedges
Aug 15, 20183 min read


Random Friday Thoughts: Shoulder Stuff
Random Friday thoughts… Here’s another episode of random Friday thoughts, strap in, I’ve no idea where this going…. First… A friend of...

Dave Hedges
Aug 10, 20182 min read


Kettlebumps and how to deal with them
Have you ever suffered from those pesky lumps on your forearm? If you train for kettlebell sport, I’d say you have. Fionbarr Toolan of...

Dave Hedges
Aug 8, 20183 min read
Random Friday Thoughts: The Lanes Edition
It’s Friday, so here’s a few random thoughts that have come up over the last few days: Starting today, thanks to this Facebook Memory...

Dave Hedges
Jul 27, 20182 min read
A Holistic Approach to Kettlebell Sport
On Saturday I ran the first of what I hope to be a regular series of events. An in house workshop for members and friends of WG-Fit...

Dave Hedges
Jul 22, 20183 min read
Random Friday Thoughts, Subjective vs Objective
Here’s a few random thoughts from the week: Subjectivity While a 24kg Kettlebell is a 24 kg kettlebell and there’s no debate about it,...

Dave Hedges
Jul 20, 20182 min read
Can You Perform In All 10 Fundamental Fitness Categories?
There are a great many reasons to get into this fitness game. They’re almost all valid. A huge amount of my regular members are keen...

Dave Hedges
Jul 18, 20182 min read
Kettlebell Swing Technique – Don’t drive from the knee
There are many ways to swing a kettlebell. This simple fact is the root of a great many online arguments. The Hard Stylers vs the...

Dave Hedges
Jul 11, 20182 min read
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