Maximising Training Efficiency with Anaerobic Threshold Workouts
What is our Anaerobic Threshold? Very theoretically, it is the point where we find a rapid increase in blood lactate. Our body produces lactate when...
Importance of Training for Endurance Athletes
Strength and mobility training should be maintained throughout the year, especially if we are moving up the age categories. When we were younger it was...
Grip Strength: The Linchpin of Functional Training Performance
When it comes to functional training, the significance of a strong and reliable grip cannot be overstated. Functional training involves a wide range of movements,...
Unlocking Athletic Performance: The Power of Combining Power and Heart Rate Data in Training
With the advent of power meters in cycling and, more recently, power calculations on running watches, many athletes: cyclists; triathletes and runners alike, have started...
Discovering the Power of the Posterior Chain: A Complete Guide
Hidden within your body's framework lies the posterior chain – an intricate network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments along your backside. This isn't just another...
Skip to Better Health: 5 Benefits of Jump Rope Training
Jump rope training, also known as skipping, is a form of cardiovascular exercise that has been popular for decades. A jump rope is a simple,...
Training in the Heat
In the middle of a South African Summer, it is inevitable that we are going to spend at least some of our racing time in...
Holiday Gear Guide 2022
‘Tis the season for deliciously rich roasts, tantalising trifles, and long to-do lists. If the thought of holiday treats, braai's in the bush and never-ending...
Simple and Effective Training Using Resistance Bands
When we think of exercise, the picture that pops into our heads is that of gyms, weightlifting and running on either treadmills or roads. It...
Consistency is Always Key
In this day and age, there are almost as many different approaches to coaching endurance sport as there are events to race but the one...