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Victim or Victor? It’s a choice
Delving deep into the psyche of Ironman athletes, this article underscores how true endurance stems from psychological tenacity and the ability to transcend pain, not just physical preparation.
Quick Tip: Bike pacing for your run and how to do it
Transformative power of optimal bike training on running performance, offering insights on tools and strategies to achieve your best brick session.
Heart Rate Monitoring Can Show If You’re Training Is Working
Exercise physiologists Plews and Prof explain how heart rate variability (HRV) can guide and optimize athletes' training effectiveness and adaptation.
Power Meter Cycle Training for Triathletes
Professional cyclist shares how using a power meter for training, measuring FTP and power output, enables effective training amidst time constraints.
A loss of even 2% of body water can impair physical performance
Hot climates and sweat losses can cripple performance; replenish electrolytes with Endura to stay energized and finish strong.
Run biomechanics for Women: Why do I run “knock kneed”?
Struggling with "knock-kneed" running? Sarah Thomson explains how glute strength, technique, and foot mechanics can help.
Swimming Training for Triathlon: Is it That important?
Triathlon is a sum of three component parts. The swim leg, generally speaking, comprises the least of the 3 time components that make up the sport. A swim leg can range from the 750 metres of a sprint distance race, to the 3.8 km Ironman event. Many variables come into play in a Triathlon swim leg; water temperature, body of water (seawater/ocean, lake, river), and conditions (smooth, choppy, current affected etc). The majority of triathletes are professional people with a generous amount of di
Stop the Woodchopper Pedal Stroke – Unlock More Power and Avoid Injury
A misaligned pedal stroke wastes energy and increases injury risk—learn how to fix the "woodchopper" knee pop for better power, efficiency, and longevity in the saddle.
The Next Revolution in Swim Training
For many years the analysis of performance in swimming has been tedious and manual. Cycling training has been transformed by power meters and power training, Running has been greatly impacted by GPS to provide pacing information. Accelerometers popular in consumer devices such as iPhone and Wii games are now being used to analyse swim strokes and provide performance metrics. Commercial versions of this technology are now about to hit the stores. As with many data collection tools, the secret isUsing Psychology to Improve your Race Day Performance
Dive into the pivotal role of mental strength in athletic performance, emphasising the need to live in the present moment for optimal results.