Tag / Training modalities
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Planning the perfect training camp
Spring is the time for the warm weather camp. The season is drawing closer and training volume is increasing. The weather is the only thing holding you back. In recent years, with…
February 25, 2019 -
6 Tips for getting back into swimming
This article is not for the complete swimming beginner. If you are a beginner start off with a good foundation and get some swim lessons. They will fast track your learning curve…
February 11, 2019 -
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 it altogether. Even for the recreational cyclist,…
January 21, 2019 -
It’s never wrong to be strong!
There are very few sports where absolute strength is unimportant. Regardless of whether or not the athlete’s bodyweight is important to performance, strength is always beneficial. A strong athlete will often be…
April 29, 2015 -
4 Ways to improve lactate clearance!
The accumulation of lactate is deemed to be a major determinant of performance during competition. Lactate is a byproduct of glycolysis. The accumulation of lactate in the muscle is linked with a…
February 8, 2015 -
Building the engine!
Our cardiovascular system is basically an engine. The bigger it is the more power we can produce. Like any powerful engine its performance is based on its efficiency and size. When we look…
February 6, 2015 -
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…
February 4, 2015 -
Make it quick!
An issue I have encountered with younger athletes is the issue of bar speed during lifts. Typically younger athletes that I’ve worked with have come from school sports. In some cases these…
January 29, 2015 -
Everything works!
I heard a really good quote recently from rising UFC star Conor McGregor. He said “Everything does work. There’s a time and a place for every single move”. I think this really…
January 28, 2015
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