Category / Fat loss / General / Human physiology / Metabolism / Nutrition / Recovery / Training tools
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Weight Management for High Energy Athletes
Weight management is a concern which the majority of athletes will experience at some stage of their career. It is particularly tricky to manage for athletes because they generally have a much…
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How to turn your commute into effective training
For many athletes, time is valuable and scarce. We all know that for professional athletes to achieve their extraordinary levels of performance they must train full time. For amateurs we simply don’t…
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Heart rate training Part 1: Why Zones?
Every endurance athlete should understand and use heart rate as part of their training. There are a plethora of benefits to using heart rate. The main benefit is that it makes your…
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The wonders of low intensity running.
Heavy athletes tend to hate running. It takes its toll on the joints and tends to feel like hell to complete. It is not comfortable and it certainly isn’t enjoyable for most.…
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Fats and sports performance
The last category within the macronutrient group is that of ‘fats’, a broad term used to describe a wide range of foods including meats, dairy, nuts, seeds, soybeans, peanuts and avocados. This…
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Protein and training
Introduction In the past couple of years, there has been a complete shift in Irish people’s attitudes towards sports supplements along with a noticeable surge in the popularity of bodybuilding and powerlifting.…
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How Muscle can help you burn fat!
This article is geared a little more towards female training but equally applies to men. Traditional weight training is linked with the development of bulky muscles, useful in contact sports where body…
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Complexes for fat burning!
There are many solutions for burning fat. The general theory is the energy balance, in the form of calories in, calories out. An energy or calorie deficit will undoubtedly lead to weight…
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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 growth. In addition a relatively short HIIT…
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Fat loss for athletes!
Body composition and body mass are important for most sports. The success of an athlete can rely heavily on falling within the norms of their sports, especially where a weight category is involved. Nutrition…
