Climb like the GOAT
For cyclists, climbing the hills are a love hate relationship. Racers can see it as an opportunity to take control of a race or lose…
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Iron and Endurance Performance
Iron is perhaps one of the most important nutrients when it comes to performance. This is due to it’s role in transporting oxygen through the…
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What you need to know about staying hydrated!
We have all heard the importance of hydration. We have all been told how important it is to stay hydrated in order to perform optimally.…
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Warning signs of over reaching.
Dealing with a large number of athletes shows a huge amount of variation and diversity. Lifestyle and physiological factors are totally different from one athlete…
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Will cardiovascular training kill strength
One of the most poorly understood interactions in the sport and fitness world is that of cardiovascular training and strength levels. One of the most…
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Train smart! Auto regulating your training
For most of us when we train we use a predetermined load to dictate intensity. For endurance type training we may use split times or…
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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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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/
