by coachjamescorbett | Apr 22, 2024 | Training
Basketball relies on quickness and power, but strength is the foundation for both. Strong athletes translate explosiveness and agility into on-court dominance while minimizing risk of injuries and increasing performance. The gym work of a basketball athlete should be...
by coachjamescorbett | Apr 14, 2022 | Training
Here are 8 common mistakes that people make when starting to go to the gym. They cause frustration, anxiety and that will kill your consistency and motivation to go to the gym. Hours of cardio every week Restricting your calories too much Not taking rest days...
by coachjamescorbett | Apr 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Have you got friends who could use some help with their fitness and nutrition? If so, we’ve got the perfect event to connect us all. Consider this a personal invitation to bring a friend to Bring a Friend Friday at 16.00 to 19.00 on Friday 1st of May at Mauchline...
by coachjamescorbett | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re reading this and we haven’t met yet — hello. My name is James Corbett, and I’m the Head Coach and owner at Mauchline Barbell Club. I want to share something personal today: why I do what I do,...
by coachjamescorbett | Jul 2, 2025 | Training
Here’s the real reason you’re not losing fat (and what to do instead) Losing a few pounds isn’t about running yourself into the ground on a treadmill. It’s about eating smarter, training harder, and building habits that stick. Therefore, if your goal is to drop...
by coachjamescorbett | Jun 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Adequate rest during your workouts is incredibly important. In this short video Coach James explains why you NEED to rest between your sets if you want to; Get stronger Lose body fat Get rid of pain Improve bone density Consistently make progress. Rest times are very...
by coachjamescorbett | Jan 14, 2025 | Nutrition
In this video I went over the fundamentals for fuelling your performance for your gym sessions, team practice sessions and general recovery between your session to maximise your strength and muscle gains. Your program is more than just the reps and sets you get in...
by coachjamescorbett | Oct 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Cold season! A stuffed up nose will affect your sleep, and poor sleep is the first domino that can cause all sorts of problems. So here are some tips that have worked for me, maybe they can help you to get your sleep back on track and help you feel great! 1 –...
by coachjamescorbett | May 21, 2024 | Programming
Something is holding you back from being consistent. Being consistent is the thing that will get you the results that you are looking for. You can have the most perfect, scientifically backed fitness program, but if the program just stays on the paper it is written...
by coachjamescorbett | May 18, 2024 | Nutrition
Ingredients – enough for 3 pizzas 3 tortillas ½ red onion 1 bell pepper 6 whole eggs 1 tsp of olive oil 50g of cheese, grated. Method Dice the bell pepper and red onion Wisk your eggs in a suitable container. And a...
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