Endurance

August 28, 2010

Chi Running

Chi Running

Distance runners around the world annually expect small injuries to occur periodically throughout the year. The way they run usually is the main… Continue Reading

August 13, 2010

Classic Tempo or Lactate Threshold Training

Classic tempo or lactate threshold training

Tempo training is a very effective method for increasing the positive physiological responses to training such as lactate threshold, which allows you… Continue Reading

August 1, 2010

Barefoot Running – The New Shoe

Barefoot Running

Let me just start by saying that I love running shoes – black with red piping to be exact! Running shoes have improved remarkably each year due… Continue Reading

July 30, 2010

Roller Derby – a Retro Comeback

Roller Derby

Flat Track Derby began way back in the 1920s, gaining momentum in the 1970s but faded away along with tie-dye T-shirts. Back with a vengeance, the… Continue Reading

July 28, 2010

Introducing TRX

TRX Workout by Ian MacKenzie, Cendon Photo

It is summer time and for many people, at this time of year it is difficult to go inside and work out at the gym when outside is so beautiful. As… Continue Reading

July 27, 2010

Bodybuilders Succeed with Failure

Bodybuilders succeed with failure

One of life’s truths is that if we strive for it, we will eventually reach the level of our inability. In bodybuilding, this is an effective… Continue Reading

July 21, 2010

Perfecting Swimming Stroke Technique

Perfecting swimming stroke technique

Swimming, like many sports, is reliant on your body mechanics. If your body is not exactly symmetrical, or if you have one side stronger or more… Continue Reading

July 21, 2010

Tour de France Training Strategy

Tour de France Training Strategy

Training for an event like the notoriously impossible Tour De France takes one individual trait above all others: intestinal fortitude. It… Continue Reading

July 15, 2010

Train like a Footballer

Train like a footballer

Balance. Endurance. Strength:  Three critical aspects in the development of a more powerful football player in practice, game situations or during… Continue Reading

July 9, 2010

David Beckham’s Cardio Workout

David Beckham

If you want to increase your endurance, you need to increase your V02 Max and the best way to do that is through cardio training. For a soccer… Continue Reading