Hypertrophy training refers to resistance training with a specific goal to increase muscle mass and size. When you think of hypertrophy training, you probably think of bodybuilders such as Arnie or Chris Bumstead, but it is so much more than that. Find out if you should be incorporating hypertrophy training into your program.

Last week we got an insight into how Sean was able to create a sense of training cohesion among the Australian Women’s Lacrosse team.

This week we deep dive into the components Sean utilised to build a tailored strength and conditioning program for geographically diverse players with varying levels of experience.

With essentially 2 months until the Women’s Lacrosse World Championships in Towson, Maryland, USA, closely followed by both the Men’s and Women’s World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, we sat down with PEAQ Head Coach Sean Baker to reflect on the journey of building our Australian Women’s Lacrosse Team with players based across the country from PEAQ HQ in Adelaide. 

As we welcome the return of competition for many winter sports, it can become difficult to find time to dedicate to strength training. However, it is important to continue the momentum which was built in pre-season.

Inside AFLW: Team Selection. Team selection is a big deal and can have an impact on athletes on and off the field. Get Coach Bea’s top 5 tips to help you mentally prepare for team selection with her Inside AFLW series.

Missed the action from the PEAQ & Modbury Vet Centre 24 hour 3-on-3 challenge at PEAQ last week? Catch up with Ali Clarke on the Ali Clarke Breakfast show. Listen now.

Hailing from Perth, Coach Bea has recently joined the PEAQ family and has signed on to play for West Adelaide Football Club. Having both played and coached at the highest level, she knows a thing or two about AFLW.

The inaugural PEAQ 24 hour 3v3 Basketball Game and Cold Plunge Challenge is here! Proudly supported by Modbury Vet Clinic, we will be raising money for Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, in the biggest and longest PEAQ basketball game to date!

Power is talked about a lot in the strength & conditioning world and many athletes are wanting to improve their power in order to perform better on the field. But, what is power and how can we enhance it? PEAQ Strength & Conditioning Coach, Coach Jack breaks it down for us.

Welcome to the PEAQ Internship Program, Chelsea! Excited to bring more of our PEAQ Staff onto the training floor in 2022!

PEAQ Performance Centre is turning 3! And, to celebrate, along with giveaways and exciting announcements, we are bringing back the PEAQ Run Club!

Did you know that one of the most common causes of injury is previous injury? How much attention are you currently paying to effectively warming up before working out or playing sport?

Movement Screens What are they and why should I be having them done? Before every pre-season, elite athletes will have a battery of testing done. This includes strength, power, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and movement screens.

Defining Recovery. ‘The main role of recovery is to help athletes adapt faster to training by reducing any performance fatigue that they experience, so they can bounce back and be ready for the next session or event.’