When training hard doesn’t work
Increasing fitness is a cyclical process of applying stress, adapting and progressing. Progressive overload is used in training to provide effective stimuli over weeks and…
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Heart rate training part 2: Using your zones!
In Heart rate training 1 we discussed what heart rate training was and why it exists. In this part the practical aspect will be discussed…
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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…
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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…
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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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Alcohol and athletes!
Check out our recent article on how alcohol interacts with our body during training and competition. As featured in BOXROX magazine! http://www.boxrox.com/alcohol-crossfit-performance/
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The Great Offseason!
For many sports in the Northern Hemisphere we are now entering the offseason portion of the annual cycle. For some this is simply a period…
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Stalled progress!!!!
There are times in our training when no matter how much effort we put in, progress seems to stall. Our natural inclination is to do…
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6 Ways to Remove Metabolites and Recover from a Hard Workout
Article on metabolite clearance post training as featured on BOXROX magazine. Follow the link to the article http://www.boxrox.com/6-ways-remove-metabolites-recover-hard-workout/
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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…
