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Change your stride to run faster and prevent injury I recently completed my first half ironman triathlon, and with it came numerous lessons on what I am doing well and where I can improve. One of my most vivid memories of that event is starting on the run, still feeling relatively fresh, only to watch … Read more
Four reasons why hydration matters I recommend clients monitor their hydration to achieve optimum results. What is hydration? Before explaining four motivations to keep hydrated, it is important to clarify that dehydration is not only about a lack of water consumption. Dehydration is actually caused by our bodies losing both fluid and electrolytes . Electrolytes … Read more
Outdoor winter training – 3 top tips If you’re a fan of outdoor winter training, this post is for you. Over and above the obvious benefits of continuity in maintaining your fitness regime, exercising outdoors during the winter is a great way to beat the winter blues, as endorphins are a great remedy for the … Read more
Dealing with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) DOMS, or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, is the usual aftermath of a new and or more aggressive training regime. It is characterised by feeling stiff during the 24-48 hour period post an intense exercise session, or when training new exercises. There has been plenty of research done to … Read more
