Not only was Marcel Kittel notorious for having the best hair in the peloton during his pro-cycling career, but he was also a formidable sprinter with an impressive 19 grand tour stage wins to his name. After ending his debut season with 17 race wins, his sprinting success continued to flourish throughout his career allContinue reading “The Art of Sprinting: How a World-Class Sprinter Conquered the Tour de France”
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HIDIT: A Novel HIIT Protocol that Gets You Closer to Your Peak Performance
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”
The Physiology of Formula 1 Drivers: Fitness and Performance
Formula 1 – the pinnacle of motorsport, where success is determined by the combination of man and machine. There is little question about the importance of driving the fastest car, and like in other sports, the raw talent and ability to make the right decision at the right time are critical. Anyone that follows theContinue reading “The Physiology of Formula 1 Drivers: Fitness and Performance”
Sex Differences in Athletes’ Sleep: Does the Menstrual Cycle Play a Role?
Sleep is arguably one of the most important tools for recovery amongst the athlete population due to its ability to influence a wide range of physiological functions.1 Despite this, sleep is evidently not prioritised, as reports show that athletes have a poorer quality of sleep compared to the general population, and often do not reachContinue reading “Sex Differences in Athletes’ Sleep: Does the Menstrual Cycle Play a Role?”
Breaking 2: The Physiological Requirements
On the 12th October 2019, Eluid Kipchoge made history by becoming the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours. The Ineos 1:59 challenge saw a monumental effort to break this barrier by creating the best possible conditions for the attempt. The elements that contributed to this pioneering performance can be dividedContinue reading “Breaking 2: The Physiological Requirements”
What Does It Take To Run An Ultra-Marathon?
Over the last few decades there has been a huge surge in the popularity of ultra-running, with the number of participants increasing exponentially since the 1970’s.1 An ultra-marathon can be defined as a running event that is longer than 42.195km.2 Common race distances include 50km, 100km, 50 miles or 100 miles, however they can alsoContinue reading “What Does It Take To Run An Ultra-Marathon?”
Does Menstrual Cycle Phase Affect Exercise Performance?
Tokyo 2021 is thought to be the most gender-balanced Olympic Games in history, with 49% of athletes being female. Comparing this to 1984, when just 23% of athletes were female, it is obvious to see that female participation in sport has never been better. 1 Despite this, due to a combination of conflicting evidence andContinue reading “Does Menstrual Cycle Phase Affect Exercise Performance?”
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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