Altitude Training
There are several methods of training for performance at high altitudes; one of them, obviously, is to train at a higher altitude. This is best done in stages; start by training at an altitude ... Read More
Marathon Tips: On The Day
Taking part in a marathon this year? If so you'll already be aware of the need for a thorough training regime, and there are dozens of top quality ones available, often specific to the ... Read More
The Benefits of Briefer Workouts
Modern life can feel like one long, late chaotic rush. So much has to be done, and most of it by yesterday, that we end up dashing about like the rabbit from Alice in ... Read More
Physiotherapy: DIY
Feeling stiff or sore after a few hard hours of working up a sweat? All of us know (and hate) that next-day muscle ache, but that and a lot of other minor injuries aren't ... Read More
Injury Prevention for Women
Aching knees? Painful shins? Women, you are not alone. According to exercise psysiologist Vicki Harber, female athletes are 2-6 times more likely to suffer from muscoluskeletal injuries, particularly in the knee and shoulder. Most ... Read More
Running At Night
Winter, as we all know, is the season of long nights, shivery mornings and dark, drawn out evenings. Perfect for stretching out in front of the fire with your loved ones in front of ... Read More
Winter Running Tips
New year dawns and our best intentions are to get back into our regular running routine after the Christmas excesses.But with freezing temperatures and snow and ice on the ground it's a bigger psychological ... Read More
Warm Up
A warm up is about getting your body prepared for the exercise ahead. The first 10 minutes of any workout should be slower than the actual workout. It’s about waking up your body, switching ... Read More
Main Workout Tips
This is the main part of the workout where you should be getting sweaty, burning calories and getting results! It's where you need to work harder, challenge your body and stick with it to ... Read More
Warm Down & Stretch
Warm down tips:1. Slow It Down – gradually reduce your training pace. If you are running go into a jog and then slow down to walking pace. If you are on the cross trainer, ... Read More
Morning vs Evening training
If you are an avid gym bunny and you have trained both in the morning and in the evening you will have found that the gym is relatively empty in the mornings compared to ... Read More
What Is Metabolism ?
Our bodies get the energy they need from food through metabolism. That is the chemical reactions in the body's cells that convert the fuel from food into the energy needed to do everything from ... Read More
Running Tips
Try and use the acronym SMART. S- Specific Make your goals precise. Instead of saying I want to lose a bit of weight, say you want to lose one pound per week M- Measurable ... Read More
Choosing the workout that's right for you
Cardiovascular or aerobic exercise This is sustained rhythmic activity that involves large muscles working in order to elevate your heart rate which in turn helps your heart and lungs become stronger. This type of ... Read More
What and when to eat
When you eat and what you eat can affect your performance and the way you feel while you're exercising. Coordinate your meals, snacks and what you drink to make the most of your exercise ... Read More
Exercise benefits
The reason to exercise are limitless. Exercise can be any form of physical activity ranging from walking to work to taking the lift instead of the stairs to being a regular gym user. Exercising ... Read More
Hydration
Proper hydration is especially important during exercise. Adequate fluid intake for athletes is essential for comfort, performance and safety. The longer and more intensely you exercise, the more important it is to drink the ... Read More
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