Most athletes want to prioritise health; for most of us, the reason we got involved in sport in the first place was to try and stay fit and healthy, be pleased with what we see in the mirror, make the most of ourselves and embrace a new challenge. But that also means we’re really susceptible …
Winter is tricky. You want to have a little breather from structured training, but you also want to get stronger and come back into the next season feeling better. You want to look great in your race kit next season but you also want to enjoy letting your hair down this Christmas. You want to …
I knew exactly who she was before she introduced herself. And actually, she wasn’t an unpleasant person, rather a mild, kind and chatty lady. Twenty five years since she first uttered the words that stuck with me – forever – and she hasn’t changed a bit. “I always think you should be able to see …
For many athletes, the off-season is viewed as a time to rest and recover. The races are over, the big events are behind you, and the intense training load drops off. But what if this time could be your secret weapon for getting stronger, leaner, and more powerful than ever? You see, there’s a big …
Fuelling Strength Gains: Why Nutrition is Key for Athletes in the Off-Season Read More »
The off-season: it’s the time when you’re supposed to relax, recover, and enjoy the change from rigorous structure to relaxed, laid-back rest and recovery both physically and mentally. But for many athletes, this time can stir up more anxiety than excitement. The structure of race season is gone, your body feels different, and you might …
“How do I avoid weight gain in the off-season? And other struggles… Read More »
I’ve just got back from one of the most EPIC experiences of my whole entire life – the Paris Paralympics. It was such a special event and there is nothing that comes close to being able to watch friends, acquaintances and even strangers achieve the dreams you know they’ve worked so hard to achieve. While …
It’s okay to want to change shape or body composition. Wanting either of these things does NOT make you a salve to diet culture, provided you’re doing it for the right reasons and following the right process. You can also still alter your body composition without sacrificing your intrinsic eating cues and by following principles …
Unless you’ve been hanging out with your head dug firmly into the sand for the last decade, you’re probably aware of the movement towards strength training – hallelujah! – and specifically its importance for cardio bunny endurance athletes. It’s now commonplace to be having the conversation about what strength training you’re doing to support your …
Fuel to Support Your Endurance Sport Strength Programme. Read More »
Bonjor les jeux olympiques! Okay, so we can all agree the opening ceremony was a bit of a bad whoopsie, BUT, the ultimate summer of sport has returned once more and I don’t think I’m the only one who’s been excitedly flicking through the inventory of programmes on offer on Discovery+ ! There’s a couple …
Our holidays are usually filled with hiking, biking, and exploring new terrains and vistas. This year, we planned an adventurous get away with the intent of hiking and exploring the volcanic scenery of the archipelago Madeira, and while our holiday ended up taking a little more of a leisurely pace than we had planned (we …
