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Managing Stress and Controlling the Controllables at Atlas High Performance Centre

14/4/2025

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Managing Stress and Controlling the Controllables at Atlas High Performance Centre

At Atlas High Performance Centre, we know that success in sport isn’t just about how hard you train in the gym. It’s also about how well you manage stress outside of it. Whether you're preparing for the All Ireland Irish Dancing Championships or a key match in your season, stress management is a critical part of performance.

This guide gives a high-level overview of different types of stress, how to manage them, and how to stay focused on what you can actually control. These strategies apply across sports and levels - from youth athletes to adults, dancers to footballers.

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Protein Intake for Athletes: How Much, When, and What to Eat

14/4/2025

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Protein Intake for Athletes: How Much, When, and What to Eat

Welcome to the first of what will (hopefully) be many updates where we take topics that come up in coaching sessions and break them down for everyone. The goal here is to extend the value of our coaching beyond just the one or two weekly sessions, and help you take more control of what happens outside the gym - which, as we know, is just as important for performance.
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This week’s focus? Protein intake - specifically:
  • How much protein do you need?
  • When should you be eating it?
  • What should it actually look like on your plate?

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Effective Goal Setting: A Practical Framework for Athletes

14/4/2025

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Effective Goal Setting: A Practical Framework for Athletes

This is a bonus piece on something that doesn’t get talked about enough: goal setting. A few of you have asked how to approach it, and I also want to share how we think about goals from a coaching perspective - how we design them with you in mind, and more importantly, how you can start setting better goals for yourself.

We want to move you toward owning your goals. That way, coaches act as guides and sounding boards, not the only people steering the ship. Because when motivation dips - and it will, especially during the off-season - it helps to have your own framework in place.

The full presentation is available at the end!


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Unlock Your Speed: Performance Assessments Now Available at Atlas High Performance Centre

10/4/2025

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​Unlock Your Speed: Performance Assessments Now Available at Atlas High Performance Centre

Are you working hard to run faster, move quicker, and boost your athletic performance but not sure where to start? Whether you're searching for the best speed exercises, workouts to improve sprint speed, or wondering how to increase speed for sports, it all begins with one thing: a clear understanding of your current performance.

At Atlas High Performance Centre, we offer Performance Assessments for Personal Training that break down exactly what you need to improve speed, acceleration, and overall fitness

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Best Exercises to Improve Sprint Speed

10/4/2025

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Best Exercises to Improve Sprint Speed

Sprinting is one of the most important athletic skills, whether you’re a footballer, rugby player, or just looking to move faster. If you want to increase your sprint speed, the key is to develop explosive power, efficient sprint mechanics, and strong force production.

Many athletes search for how to improve sprint speed, but the best approach is a combination of specific sprint drills, strength training, and plyometric exercises. Below, we break down some of the best exercises to improve speed so you can start training smarter and getting faster.

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  • Home
    • Contact
    • Meet the Team
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Adults >
      • PERSONAL TRAINING FOR PERFORMANCE
      • SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING
    • Youth Athletes >
      • SPEED SCHOOL
    • Team Strength & Conditioning Sessions
  • WHO WE HELP
    • Client Success Stories
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    • EBOOKS >
      • Performance Nutrition Guide
    • ATLAS HIGH PERFORMANCE PODCAST
    • Written Articles