HIIT, fat loss and muscle!
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a very popular training method. When used correctly it effectively improves cardiovascular conditioning, burns fat and promotes new muscle…
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Training masks; the science behind them!
People like new toys and gadgets, especially ones which can improve their performance. In recent years breathing masks and gas masks have become popular amongst…
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Weight training and endurance athletes!
Traditionally endurance athletes tend to avoid doing a lot of weight training. The reason being that they don’t want big blocky muscles which they will…
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Conditioning for the competitive Crossfitter!
Crossfit can seem like a daunting undertaking for many coaches. It’s not so different to other sports. It should be viewed similarly to team sports…
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4 Ways to improve lactate clearance!
The accumulation of lactate is deemed to be a major determinant of performance during competition. Lactate is a byproduct of glycolysis. The accumulation of lactate…
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Building the engine!
Our cardiovascular system is basically an engine. The bigger it is the more power we can produce. Like any powerful engine its performance is based on…
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Live High Train Low
Altitude has well established benefits for an athlete. Increased red blood cell production through increased erythropoietin (EPO) levels, results in a better ability of the…
