Goal setting is the process of identifying what an athlete wants to achieve. Establishing goals during the first consultation enables the nutritionist to develop a programme that will deliver the athletes desired outcome. This is important for both athlete and …
The jab is the most effective and important weapon in the boxer’s arsenal, and although it may seem like an easy punch to perform, it is in fact, one that requires considerable practice and a high degree of skill. When …
In despite of the health warnings and the detrimental effect on performance associated with rapid weight reduction, weight category athletes continue to use unsound weight loss techniques to make weight, including: forced sweating, induced dehydration, starvation, and pathogenic methods such …
Even for the most experienced athletes, racing in hot environments is not without risk. Cramp, dehydration, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke are inherent dangers for marathon and ultra-runners competing in extreme temperatures and conditions. For those taking part in …
When Chris Froome climbed on to the podium in Rome to collect the maglia rosa in May, not only did he become the first British cyclist to win the Giro d’Italia, but he also became only the third man to …
If you’re interested in a sport that drops your heart rate, shrinks your blood vessels and directs your blood away from your limbs and extremities, then freediving is the one for you. Diving as far as you can on a …
