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iNform Athletic Development

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8431 2111

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25.01.2022 --- NEW BLOG UP NOW --- Mobility is a critical component of movement, and as such it can greatly impact both performance and injury risk. As such, it should be trained correctly by focusing on improving mobility at key joints, we can maximise our capacity for movement and performance!

24.01.2022 <--- NEW BLOG LIVE ---> One of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of athletic performance is agility. We typically both asses incorrectly AND train agility incorrectly - which can seriously limit our performance. In the following article we outline the keys to improving agility, and why it is often trained ineffectively!

23.01.2022 The term 'sports specific training' is thrown around in athletic development circles a little too often for my liking. It creates the expectation that, as coaches, we need to be using fancy, unique, and different exercises to yield improvements in performance, when this is not the case. In fact, using too many 'sport specific' exercises may actually be to the athletes detriment.

22.01.2022 Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as textbook perfect technique. We are all built differently, and as a result, need to move differently to ensure safe and efficient training!

21.01.2022 <--- NEW BLOG ---> We talk frequently about how the way we move (movement quality) can impact our risk of injury, our capacity for performance, and our ability to complete day to day tasks - but we don't often discuss HOW to improve it. So find out here.

21.01.2022 I think the health and fitness industry has taken a large step forward in recent years, with the realization that improving 'how we move' will have HUGE impact on not only performance and injury risk, but also how we feel on a day-to-day basis. But as each of us are different (in a good way of course), improving how we move requires specific and individualized training intervention - and this isn't always as straight forward as it seems. Which is where we come in:... We are currently offering 20% off movement quality assessments if you book through our online booking system. This is the starting point for you to improve your movement quality, improve your performance, reduce your injury risk, and feel better. Seriously, the sooner you get started that faster you will reap the rewards.

15.01.2022 --- NEW BLOG --- Strength training can play an extremely important role in maintaining a high level of health, improving body composition, and maximising physical performance. Unfortunately, a common suggestion within the fitness industry is that women shouldn't lift heavy because they will get 'big and bulky'.... Which is a complete and utter load of... well you know what. Find out why!

15.01.2022 It is not uncommon for parents to introduce their children/adolescent's to strength and conditioning based coaching as a way to improve performance and increase their athletic potential - which, for the most part, is a good thing. The issue is when these same children are trained as if they are already elite athletes, when their best bet is in fact developing sound movement mechanics in basic (READ: fundamental) movement patterns, which will set them up for future success. I don't care what you saw Steph Curry doing on you tube - your kid doesn't need to do it.

14.01.2022 <--- NEW RESEARCH ALERT ---> We have recently had the opportunity to put together a paper that discusses the intricacies of current movement screening tools and their applications. With this we have realised that their use is not best suited to predict injury, but rather as a way to guide exercise prescription (which is how we have been applying them here at iNform for years...).... Movement screening provides an excellent way to identify areas of weakness and muscular dysfunction, which can then be improved upon through SPECIFIC training interventions. Which is why we are here.... seriously.

13.01.2022 New article up by Coach Hunter on optimising muscular development. Increasing muscle size can play an important role in building tissue integrity, developing resilience to injuries, and improving performance. Do it right!

12.01.2022 People often look at asymmetrical postural deviations as one of the primary culprits for injury risk - but is this actually the case? We as humans are incredibly complex (on both a physiological and mechanical level), and as such the expectation that we should be perfectly symmetrical is an extremely unrealistic one. While we should try and limit any asymmetrical strength differences (as they do suggest potential injury), it is unlikely we need to strive for perfectly symmetrical posture OR movement, as it is most likely unattainable.

11.01.2022 When it comes to improving physical performance safely, technical proficiency is key. At iNform we place an absolute premium on developing and maintaining quality technique, and use a number of different exercise variations to do so. In the following video, coach Hunter is demonstrating paused squats. Paused squats are a great exercise that teach us to remain 'tight' at our end ranges of motion, ensuring that a neutral spinal position is maintained throughout the movements d...uration. This provides a great way to improve trunk stability while also developing lower body strength and power. Pausing anywhere from 2-5 seconds at the bottom of each rep is a great way to introduce these into your training - but trust me when i say they are harder than they look, so leave your ego at the door for this one!

10.01.2022 --- NEW BLOG --- Strength and endurance components are often considered to be at opposite ends of the training spectrum. In reality, this is not the case, with strength training being of great benefit to endurance athletes alike!

10.01.2022 --- NEW BLOG UP NOW --- Stability in its entirety is a poorly understood concept, which is often trained ineffectively as a result. In athletic or 'real world' settings, stability effectively refers to our ability to stabilise against external forces - most of which occur while we are on a stable surface.... As such, it should be trained accordingly!

10.01.2022 <--- NEW BLOG ---> We know that the glutes produce hip extension, and subsequently, we are aware that hip extension strength build explosive power and athleticism. But what if excessive hip extension results in lumbar hyper extension?... In my experience, this can lead to increased (and unnecessary) load through the lumbar spine, leading to potential pain and dysfunction. So how much hip extension is too much? And what can we do about it? (the answer is in the article...)

09.01.2022 <--- NEW BLOG UP NOW ---> We know that 'how' we move is incredibly important from a both a safety and injury prevention perspective - but did you know it can also impact our performance? Specifically when we are discussing endurance performance, with mention to sports such as cycling and running.

05.01.2022 Too often we think of running as an entry point to exercise - something that we can do immediately with little preparation as a way to help us lose a few kg's. Which is wrong. Running places HUGE demand on the body which, if performed unprepared, can result in injury and all the negatives associated.... Now i am not saying that there is anything wrong with running - just that we need 'to get fit to run', rather than 'run to get fit'

05.01.2022 Food induced inflammation is a heavily discussed topic within the health and fitness industry at the moment - but what is often talked about less is the way that inflammation can impact performance.

04.01.2022 <--- CALL TO ACTION ---> We, through UniSA, are currently providing 8 weeks of free personal training geared towards improving both movement quality and physical performance (as part of coach Hunter's PhD project). We firmly believe this will lead to improved gym based performance, improved athletic performance, while also causing a reduction in injury risk.... To participate you must have some gym experience, be relatively active, and be able to make two gym sessions per week. For more info click the link below . Share and tag away, the more people who hear about this the better LETS MAKE SOME CHANGE

03.01.2022 When talking about muscles of the hip, the hip flexors (Iliacus and Psoas in particular) tend to garner a lot of attention. As a result, we rarely consider how the various other muscles surrounding the hip can influence our ability to move well!!

02.01.2022 Soccer is an extremely demanding sport. It requires a HUGE amount of short sprints, rapid change of directions, and constant acceleration and deceleration. The following article outlines three key things that soccer players need to develop, not only to improve performance but to also improve their resilience to injuries!

02.01.2022 <--- NEW BLOG ---> We often speak about how the way we move can increase or decrease our risk of developing an injury - but how does injury effect the way we move? And what can we do about it?