Category Archives: Training

Dealing with Overtraining (OTS)

Considerations for coaches and physicians OTS: Overtraining syndrome, OR: Overreaching Until a definitive diagnostic tool for the OTS is present, coaches and physicians need to rely on performance decrements as verification that an OTS exists. However, if sophisticated laboratory techniques … Continue reading

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10 Tips to help your Preparation for 2017

1. Get the calendar out! Have a look back at 2016 and pick out the races you completed and in particular the ones you enjoyed and though you might have won or done better in. Pick out a couple and … Continue reading

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Milk ingestion stimulates net muscle protein synthesis following resistance exercise.

Abstract PURPOSE: Previous studies have examined the response of muscle protein to resistance exercise and nutrient ingestion. Net muscle protein synthesis results from the combination of resistance exercise and amino acid intake. No study has examined the response of muscle … Continue reading

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2014/15 Goals and Beyond.

“Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail” We here this old saying every year. How many of you plan everything out to the last. The plan is so extensive and detailed it becomes no fun, it dictates life, it starts to … Continue reading

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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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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

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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

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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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Preventing Cold Weather Injuries.

How to warm up and substantially reduce the risk of cold induced injuries. With the recent cold weather snap and climate change  looking like its going to afford us a cold start to the racing season for the future it … Continue reading

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Physiological variables at lactate threshold under-represent cycling time-trial intensity.

Abstract BACKGROUND: The importance of lactate threshold (LT) as a determinant of performance in endurance sports has been established. In addition, it has been shown that during running and selected other endurance competitions, athletes perform at a velocity and VO2 slightly above … Continue reading

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