Athletes are always looking for ways to improve their performance and gain an edge over their competition. One method that has gained popularity in recent years is altitude training. This type of training involves exercising at high altitudes where the air is thin and the oxygen levels are lower. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of altitude training for athletes. Increased Red Blood Cell Production One of the primary benefits of altitude training is increased red blood cell production. When athletes train at high altitudes, their bodies adapt to the lower oxygen levels by prod ..read more

Getting on your turbo is a love/hate experience. Unfortunately with the colder weather we experience in the beginning months of the year it's a necessity. So as you sit there contemplating what life choices brought you to the point where you intentionally choose to spin and sweat in a cold room, a few of these thoughts will probably cross your mind. 1. What should I watch this time? After binge watching an entire series on your favourite streaming service you are running out of things to watch. 2. Exactly 54 minutes and 43 seconds until I can get off Some rides fly by, others drag on from the ..read more

We all know that you should prioritise you recovery, but so often athletes don't. When you are constantly pushing your bodies to the limit in training and competition, there is a toll on your physical and mental health. That's why recovery is an essential part of an athlete's training regimen. Recovery involves taking active steps to allow the body and mind to rest, repair, and recharge. Here are some reasons why recovery is crucial for athletes: Injury Prevention: Recovery can help prevent injuries. Training and competition put a lot of stress on the body, and without proper recovery, athle ..read more

Sleep is an essential part of an athlete's training regimen. It is often overlooked, but it is just as important as nutrition and exercise in maintaining peak performance. Here are some reasons why sleep is crucial for athletes: Physical Recovery Sleep is a critical time for the body to repair and recover from the stress of training. During deep sleep, the body produces growth hormone, which helps repair damaged tissues and promote muscle growth. Athletes who don't get enough sleep may experience delayed recovery and increased risk of injury. Mental Recovery Sleep is also crucial for mental ..read more

Endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists, and triathletes are often focused on improving their cardiovascular fitness and endurance capacity. However, incorporating strength training into their training regimen can provide significant benefits that can enhance their overall performance. Strength training involves exercises that challenge the muscles, bones, and connective tissues, leading to improved strength, power, and endurance. Here are some of the benefits that endurance athletes can gain from incorporating strength training into their routine: Injury Prevention Endurance athletes a ..read more

VO2 training, also known as maximal oxygen uptake training, is a type of training that focuses on improving an athlete's ability to utilize oxygen during exercise. In this blog, we will explore what VO2 training is, how it works, and how athletes can incorporate it into their training routines to achieve better results. What is VO2 Training? VO2 training is a type of training that focuses on improving an athlete's maximal oxygen uptake, which is the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during exercise. The training involves exercises that increase the body's ability to use oxygen, which ..read more

When I first started out, I was shocked at the cost of a wetsuit and a ‘tri’ bike, for clarity they weren’t really tri bikes back then, more a road bike with clip on bars. Once you have them and you’ve paid the entry fee you are now ready to go. Then, when you turn up for your race you look around and become seduced by all of the wonderful, fast looking stuff that everyone else has, before you know it, you have become convinced that you will never be able to get any faster unless you have something new and shiny too. If you aren’t careful you can end up a lot poorer only to find that despite ..read more

Let’s start by acknowledging that the long run isn’t sexy, but it is a staple of every triathlete’s plan. It’s the steady dependable workhouse that will help you go the distance. But despite the importance of this staple workout, most athletes don’t know the answer to a basic question: How far or more importantly, how long should my long run be? As part of a consistent training program, the long run helps build stamina, develop run economy, improve muscular endurance, and even increase speed. The act of running for an extended period increases the strength of primary muscles like quads, hamst ..read more

Norway, “the Northern Way” has long been known for producing some of the world’s best cross-country skiers, but in recent years the Nordic country has also been producing several other world-class endurance athletes. Kristian Blummenfelt took home the gold in the men’s triathlon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning at the Sub7 Project, Gustav Iden is the two-time Ironman 70.3 world champion and recently won by the PTO Canadian open by sprinting to the line. And then there are the Ingebrigtsen brothers who are amongst the world’s most famous track athletes, with Jakob taking gold at the Olympic ..read more

Kona is not far away and for age-group athletes, the Ironman World Championship is Mount Everest. You sacrifice so much and work so hard through training and the qualifying events just to reach one race with hundreds of similarly dedicated athletes. But with the veneration that comes with Kona comes intense pressure. A pressure that cannot simply be trained for. Overcoming the mind games on race day is about self-belief. So, it’s all about the preparation mentally. That includes having the confidence to stick to your race plan, not someone else’s. Race according to how you train; you do that ..read more