A few days ago I posted a video talking about some of the common traits that we see with our most consistent clients. Consistency with your training, nutrition, lifestyle cganges, etc. is one of th keys to getting the results that you want and also maintaining them for life. In case you missed it, here […]
A great habit to develop for life- Instalment 1
Today is a huge day for us at STEVE MCGRATH HEALTH & PERFORMANCE with the addition of our newest full-time coach, Duncan Crowley. With Duncan onboard it means that we will be seriously increasing the amount of educational content that we put out on a weekly basis. We will be aiming for 3-5 items a […]
5 things to consider when choosing the right training facility
There’s a huge surge in the amount of people getting involved in some type of training program over the last few years. Powerlifting, crossfit, kettlebells, yoga, physique competitions, general fitness, etc. are all getting hugely popular. This is great both the physical and mental health of all those involved aswell as the larger population in […]
Client testing day 12th of April
Our client testing day took place on Saturday the 12th of April where many of our clients got outstanding new personal bests. This is a day where we test our clients strength and power in all the main lifts every 4 months (deadliest, vertical jumps, bench press, etc.) These are great days that allow our […]
Everything’s relative- why your healthier choices may not support your goals
Healthier choices do not mean that you will automatically achieve your goals. They might bring you closer towards them but thinking that because you improved a few parts of your lifestyle that success is guaranteed often leads to disappointment. Recently a client asked me why they aren’t seeing the results that they wanted even after […]
Risk versus reward- Is what you are doing worth it?
I had a discussion with a client recently explaining why he had to stop doing a certain activity because he has a potentially harmful issue going on in his lower body that needs to be addressed. The activity that he was doing had a history of aggravating this condition several times and was directly stressing […]
5 characteristics of people who achieve their health and performance goals
Generally speaking, you can achieve anything that you want to achieve. People have made unbelieveable changes in their lives and overcome huge obstacles in the pursuit of a goal. Yet others spin their wheels year after year even if the goal is significantly small and only requires a low-level effort. What sepeartes those who achieve […]
How to perform like a premiership football player
I was recently at a premier football match and got the chance to pick the brain of one of the players. I wanted to know what his thoughts were on what separates athletes who perform at the top of their game from those who never quite make it. It doesn’t matter if you are a […]
My first goal of 2014
Like most people, I used to constantly set unrealistic goals for myself on a regular basis which usually ended in failure. I failed because I was never satisfied with just one single (main) goal. I had to have several. Motivation and willpower were great for the first few days/weeks but inevitably fizzled out […]
15 LESSONS FROM 2013 TO HELP TRANSFORM YOUR 2014
If you were to be honest with yourself, how would you rate your progress in 2013 in respect to achieving the goals that you said you wanted to achieve? It’s OK if your goals change as you progress due to changing circumstances, new ideas and interests, etc. but having a clear vision of where you […]
