Category / Endurance training / Human performance / Human physiology / Metabolism / Nutrition / Triathlon
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Fat. The Ironman turbo fuel!
Fat is an important fuel substrate of which the body always maintains a relatively large reserve in its stores. A single molecule of fat fully oxidized will yield 129 molecules of ATP…
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What to do when you can’t swim.
The recent re-introduction of lockdown restrictions in Europe has led to many facilities having to close. While gyms can be covered with some home equipment, swimming pools are a huge loss to…
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Strength and conditioning for Triathletes
Strength and conditioning has always been a difficult piece of the triathlon puzzle. The old myth that endurance athletes don’t need to strength train is still alive and well. With a more…
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How to have your best Ironman swim.
For many the swim portion of an Ironman is by far the most daunting piece of the challenge. A 3800m swim in open water is a challenge for even the most seasoned…
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Completing your first Ironman!
Ironman races have become some of the most popular and well attended endurance events in recent years. This does not come as a surprise, as the challenge is immense for both amateurs…
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Zwift as a training tool
Zwift has become an extremely popular online platform for both cyclists and triathletes. It provides an exceptional opportunity to perform rides for training, racing and just for fun indoors in a safe,…
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Competing and Training through the Corona Pandemic
2020 will be a historic year for sport. It is perhaps the first time where there has been a blanket postponement on racing and competition across sport. Certainly this is the first…
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How to Cycle Fast!
Cycling has become a very popular pastime in the last decade. Sportive events have acted as introductions to group cycling extremely well. For some, sportives are a challenge, others an opportunity to…
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What to do after your big competition is over
Months of training and focus go into preparation for a big competition. The event itself can come and go in the blink of an eye. Maybe it was a success or maybe…
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Strength as a skill, and using it to perform better
All of us are stronger than we think. Our muscles are capable of producing more force than we can voluntarily control. The difference in what we can produce voluntarily and the maximum…
