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Regaining Fitness after 10 – 14 days rest
The mid season break is finished, the bike is back from the shop all shiny and mechanically sound, the motivation is high and you’ve some time on your hands with the bright mornings and late evenings. What to do!?. Most … Continue reading
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Which cadence is the most efficient and ecomonic for trained cyclists?
Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research: March 2013 – Volume 27 – Issue 3 – p 637-642 doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31825dd224 Original Research The Effect of Cadence on Cycling Efficiency and Local Tissue Oxygenation Abstract: Jacobs, RD, Berg, KE, Slivka, DR, and … Continue reading
Relaxation Techniques
Progressive Relaxation This technique is often most useful when you tape the instructions beforehand. You can tape these instructions, reading them slowly and leaving a short pause after each one or listen to the progressive muscle relaxation Lie on your back, … Continue reading
Exercise, Nutrition and the Brain.
Exercise, Nutrition & the Brain INTRODUCTION Physical activity has been associated with the reduction of a number of physical and mental disorders. There is now ample evidence that physical activity will decrease the incidence of cardiovascular disease, colon and breast … Continue reading
Carbohydrate feeding during exercise
Abstract Carbohydrate ingestion can improve endurance capacity and performance. Since the 1980s, research has focused on optimizing the delivery strategies of these carbohydrates. The optimal dose of carbohydrate is still subject to debate, but recent evidence suggests that there may … Continue reading
Carbohydrates for training and competition.
Carbohydrates for Training and Competition. Burke LM, Hawley JA, Wong SH, Jeukendrup AE. Department of Sports Medicine, Australian Institute of Sport, Belconnen, ACT, Australia. louise.burke@ausport.gov.au Abstract An athlete’s carbohydrate intake can be judged by whether total daily intake and the timing of consumption … Continue reading
Nutrition & Elite Young Athletes
Nutrition and elite young athletes. Jeukendrup A, Cronin L. School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. A.E.Jeukendrup@bham.ac.uk Abstract Nutrition can play an essential role in the health of elite young athletes as well as exercise performance. Children … Continue reading
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Athlete Infection Control
Athlete Infection Control Skin infections in athletes are particularly common and a little bit of self-education and a small management plan can greatly reduce or eliminate the chances of infection. One very simple tip for athletes traveling from place to … Continue reading
Top 10 Tips for the Cyclist or Endurance Athlete
1. Under & Over Hydration Both under & over hydration will lead to hyponatremia through different processes. Research has suggested 500-750 mil/hr will deal with most athletes needs under general conditions. Remember that both to little and to much liquid … Continue reading
Combining different carbohydrates increases oxidation and delivery, reducing fatigue and improving performance
MULTIPLE TRANSPORTABLE CARBOHYDRATES AND THEIR BENEFITS KEY POINTS During prolonged exercise, the performance benefits of carbohydrate ingestion may be achieved by maintaining plasma glucose concentration and high rates of carbohydrate oxidation. Limitations to exogenous carbohydrate oxidation appear to be in … Continue reading
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