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 …
