With so many different ways to measure your training intensity available, which one is the best and which one should you be using. It will all…
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What Happens When You Don’t Take A Rest Day?
Rest Days are important. Have you ever worked 7 days per week in a job for an extended period of time without taking a day…
View More What Happens When You Don’t Take A Rest Day?What Mick Learned By Not Sticking To The Programme
I’m going to tell you a story about Mick* (not their real name). He is a hard working athlete preparing for an Ironman race. He…
View More What Mick Learned By Not Sticking To The Programme5 Tactics to Make the Windtrainer Bearable
Do you hate riding the windtrainer? It certainly isn’t as stimulating as riding on the road, but it is a great tool to develop your…
View More 5 Tactics to Make the Windtrainer Bearable9 Benefits of Yoga for Athletes and Non-Athletes Alike
Yoga is a great activity that provides a range of benefits to athletes and non-athletes alike. 1. Enhances Your Flexibility Improved flexibility equals improved range…
View More 9 Benefits of Yoga for Athletes and Non-Athletes AlikeSports Psychology: How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
What do you need to do to achieve your goal? Are your goals SMART enough? What to do if you don’t achieve your goals. Lewis…
View More Sports Psychology: How to Set Goals and Achieve ThemPeriodisation of a Season
There are a number of methods to periodise a training build up for an event. Some of the more prominent coaches and academics in this…
View More Periodisation of a SeasonIt’s a Fine Line Between Listening to Your Body and Training Through an Injury
If you have a question you would like me to answer, click on this link here. This is a response to a question from a…
View More It’s a Fine Line Between Listening to Your Body and Training Through an InjuryWhat are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?
What are the consequences of missing a workout? Although this isn’t a common question the implications of the answer affect anyone following a training plan. A training plan is only as good as the adherence to this plan. As a result I am often asked “What do I do if I miss a session?” but before I answer the more common question I will explain what I refer to as the ‘Why factor’. The ‘Why factor’ will help provide you with the information as to why that is the case.
View More What are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?Is More Training Better?
Is more training better? How much is too much? How hard is too hard? I’m feeling good so I should push myself hard today. All…
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