The Power of Hip Mobility for Runners
One of the most common problems plaguing modern runners are injuries to the calf or achilles tendon. Calf strains are fairly easy to treat with...
The Impact of Detraining on Endurance Athletes: What Really Happens When You Take a Break
In all sports there is quite obviously, going to be a loss of form and performance when athletes take a break from training or practice....
Age Is Just a Number: Strategies for Optimising Cycling Performance as We Get Older
We may be easing ourselves into a standing position in the mornings rather than springing out of bed and our music tastes may not extend...
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...
The Hidden Power of Sleep: How Quality Rest Impacts Your Training and Fitness Goals
When it comes to achieving your fitness goals, it's easy to focus solely on exercise and nutrition. However, there's a crucial factor that often gets...
The Science of Sleep
When looking at the most significant difference between a professional and amateur athletes lives many will be surprised to find that it is not so...
Guarding Your Gains: The Essential Guide to Injury Prevention in Fitness Training
Embarking on a fitness journey is a rewarding endeavour, but it's crucial to prioritise safety alongside your goals. Injury prevention is not just about avoiding...
Foam Rolling – Getting the most from every ooh and ahh
It's common to experience sore muscles for a day or two after working out, whether you've just started a new exercise program, are returning to...
Recovery Weeks
Without recovery, there will be no improvement. The fundamental premise of the training effect is that we stress the body slightly beyond its limits in...
Pro Tips for Performing Interval Training
As most of us return to a normal, daily routine, our training time becomes more condensed than it probably was during the holidays. The training...