Disclaimer – Important Heat training should be done in collaboration with an experienced coach or trainer and with prior medical clearance. Heat illness is a very real and dangerous thing, so work with a professional. If during any session you don’t feel good, just stop and cool down. History and Background There has been a lot of interest in heat training over recent years, which is partly fuelled by more events being carried out in high temperatures. For example, the Tour de France regularly sees high 30’s and low 40-degree temperatures. The other factors include the increase in understandin ..read more

Le travail, c’est comme l’entraînement. Plus tu en fais, plus tu en retires. MAIS! Faut-il encore pourvoir assumer la charge de travail imposée ;). Dans cet article (nouveau format news), je vais partager avec toi une histoire autour de la gestion de charge. Tu retrouveras également en fin d’article les nouveaux contenus disponibles dans l’univers Upside Strength. Chaque semaine, je publierai un nouveau blog au format NEWS pour 1) partager avec toi, 2) continuer à pratiquer l’écriture et 3) partager les nouveaux contenus Upside Strength. Allons-y! Gestion de la Charge d’Entraînement Dans le c ..read more

With the popularization of heart rate monitors, more and more athletes are paying attention to this physiological measurement. But what about maximum heart rate? What’s the best way to calculate (or measure) your maxHR? And is it possible to increase your maximum heart rate with training? The answer to this last question will undoubtedly surprise you. In this article, I’m going to review what we know about maximal exercise heart rate. I’ll also share with you some of the data I’ve collected over the last few years during my physiological assessments. By reading this article, you’ll understand ..read more

Have you heard terms such as Log-Log, Dmax, or OBLA when talking about lactate threshold interpretation? In this article, I’ll be walking you through the different existing methods to find lactate threshold during a lactate threshold step test. The many lactate threshold interpretation methods may seem confusing at first, and that’s because they are! I will try to make sense of them all and share with you the methods of interpretation I use personally. First, let’s remember that we usually want to determine two lactate thresholds. We will call them “Threshold 1” and “Threshold 2”. Each interpr ..read more

As an athlete/coach, you’ve surely heard the term “Lactate Threshold” before. But can you actually define it, explain why it’s important, and tell me how to find it? Understanding key concepts of endurance training such as the lactate threshold, vo2max, and Zone 2 training will help you stay engaged in your training as an athlete. As a coach, you will walk away with sound arguments to enhance your coaching and better structure your approach. Defining The Term “Threshold” In exercise physiology, a threshold refers to “the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phe ..read more

Welcome, coaches and athletes! Are you looking to improve your performance and better understand the human body during exercise? Look no further! In this article, we will try to better understand what triggers high lactate levels during exercise. The body produces and uses lactate during exercise. We will explore what lactate is, the different roles it plays in the body, and most importantly, why lactate levels may rise during intense physical activity. By understanding the science behind high lactate levels, you can take steps to improve your performance and reach your goals. So, let’s get st ..read more

Fat oxidation is a process in which the body breaks down lipids, releasing energy to fuel your performance. But why is using fat as a fuel important for endurance performance? How does your body decide to use fats rather than sugars? And how can you develop your fat oxidation capacity to boost your fuel efficiency and your power output? If you’re a coach or an athlete, this article will help you better understand how your body functions and how you can make it work even better. In this article, we will take a dive into what fat oxidation is and how to make your body burn more fats than sugars ..read more

If you are looking to learn about the Concept 2 Bike (called the BikeErg), you’ve come to the right place. The BikeErg is a fantastic training tool to improve your conditioning for many sports including CrossFit, MMA cycling, and even running. I’ve had great success using it with many clients and athletes over the years. But information about this exercise bike isn’t always readily available for those who want to take full advantage of it. The BikeErg packs so many great features that everyone should know about it and how exactly it can benefit their health and their training. That’s why I cre ..read more

This free handout is meant for contact sports coaches (rugby, football, etc…) to use with their players in order to get them ready for the physical demands of contact, impact and combat phases. Once your players have mastered the different contact prep exercises and positions, you can progress them to these wrestling/grappling-type exercises before going to full contact scenarios. Download My Free Handout Free Grappling/Wrestling Exercise Handout (45+ Exercises) for rugby , football and other contact sports. Great resource to progress from contact prep exercises #rugby @seanseale @USA ..read more

“You have to breathe, or you’ll die. And your brain will figure out a way to breathe under just about any possible circumstance.” Pat Davidson Breathing is an absolutely vital component of who you are as a human being, from the very first until the very last moment in your life. The primary role of respiration is to get oxygen into the body. Oxygen is the ingredient that powers much of your existence, allowing you to participate in this crazy game that we call life.  Oxygen is the ingredient that powers much of your existence, allowing you to participate in this crazy game that we call ..read more