Interval training is an integral part of most serious athletes’ training regimes, but it can also be useful for those with less time to train to maintain fitness and performance. Intervals can be designed in a plethora of ways, some of which we have previously written about. This article will discuss an interesting interval trainingContinue reading “HIDIT: A Novel HIIT Protocol that Gets You Closer to Your Peak Performance”
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How Do Top 5 Giro d’Italia Finishers Train?
The 2023 Giro d’Italia has come to an end. After over 85 hours of racing covering almost 3500 kilometres, Primož Roglič emerged victorious by a margin of 14 seconds over the runner up, Geraint Thomas.1,2 We have previously covered the physiological demands and energy expenditure of riding a Grand Tour. Instead, this piece will lookContinue reading “How Do Top 5 Giro d’Italia Finishers Train?”
Carbohydrate Supplementation During Endurance Exercise
It is widely accepted that the use of carbohydrate (CHO) supplements during prolonged endurance exercise is a highly beneficial method of maximising performance. Carbohydrates in the form of glucose and glycogen are the main substrates that fuel our skeletal muscles while partaking in exercise, so it is vital that stores don’t run dry. If thisContinue reading “Carbohydrate Supplementation During Endurance Exercise”
Exercise at Altitude: How Does Your Body Respond?
Welcome to the first article of an exciting two-part series exploring how human physiology is altered while at altitude, and how altitude training can be utilised to improve aerobic performance. This article will explain at how the body responds when exercising at altitude and what consequences it could have on performance. What is the challengeContinue reading “Exercise at Altitude: How Does Your Body Respond?”
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