David Cripps
Strength and conditioning coach
David is the director of the private physical fitness and performance centre, Coalition Performance, which he established in 2015 and where he supports people from all ages and abilities up to elite level. Prior to this, David had extensive experience in high-performance sport, notably Premiership rugby union during championship-winning campaigns and being part of the development of a number of current England Rugby internationals.
Recent articles by David Cripps
How to maintain muscle mass when you’re injured
Strength coach Dave Cripps explains how you can maintain and look after your muscle mass if injured
How much hip extension do I need when I run?
Dave Cripps explains the role hip extension plays in running and debates whether it’s something you should aim to improve
Why is good hip strength important for running?
Strong hip muscles are essential for efficient running and injury prevention, says strength and conditioning expert Dave Cripps. Here he explains more...
Running biomechanics: What are the different stages of your run stride?
Understanding the different phases of your run stride can be hugely beneficial, as evidence links the quality of your running mechanics to the quality of your performance. Dave Cripps explains more...
Strength training: 3 common mistakes triathletes often make (and how to fix them)
Top strength coach Dave Cripps shares three of the most common strength training errors he's seen triathletes make, and explains how to put them right