Exercise performance in the heat!
As it is coming closer to the summer months here in the Northern Hemisphere, now is a good time to discuss how heat influences performance.…
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Mistakes in Strength and Conditioning.
I like strength and conditioning because it is one of the few things in life that really rewards effort. When you train you can see…
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The Ultimate conditioning tool: Threshold intervals.
There are many conditioning methods and tools out there. One of our favorites is threshold sessions. The goal of these sessions is get some volume…
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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,…
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The warm-up and performance!
A winning team or athlete will undoubtedly want to achieve two things every session. One, perform at their best for that given day and two,…
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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…
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Supplementation and sports
The supplement industry is massive. It has also become a major component of the fitness industry. It can also be a very misleading source of…
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Bang for your buck: Girls new to the gym
This article was a request from a close friend who wanted simple advice for a girl starting out in the gym. No fashion or beauty…
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The importance of weight training in-season!
In the professional era of sport the competitive season has become longer and athletes get very little rest. The modern athlete is not comparable physically…
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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…
