How to Run Your Fastest 5K Ever
If you're a beginner runner, 5 km is the perfect 'first race" distance to prepare for. If you're more experienced and enjoy speed, you can use the 5K distance as a platform to push faster times and try for new PBs. Regardless of your level or intention, completing a successful (and fast 5K) requires training and practice. Here are some tips on...
Altitude Training for Cardiac Rehab and Treatment
WHY USE ALTITUDE TRAINING FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide (1). Additionally, coronary artery disease and hypertension are two of the most prevalent forms of CVD. Physical inactivity is one of the main risk factors of CVD. Therefore, it is important that we...
Performance Assessment for the Cycling Athlete
You're busy with work, life and training. With so much going on, it's helpful to see if your hard work is paying off. Where does your fitness stand right now? Is there a way you can do things better and train smarter? A performance assessment is a great tool for cyclists (or in fact, any athlete) to gain valuable data to understand their baseline...
Altitude Training for Fat Loss, Muscle Mass and Body Composition
We know elite cyclists use altitude training to get a fitness boost before racing in the Tour de France. And we've heard that olympic runners will head to high altitude camps in places like Flagstaff or St. Moritz to get that extra lung for events at sea-level. But what if you're not headed to Le Portet d’Aspin (a famous Tour de France climb) or...
Base Building: 5 Benefits of Off-Season High Altitude Training
Are you an endurance athlete, cyclist or runner? Use the off-season (November-April) to work on your weaknesses and come back stronger next year.
Altitude Training Rooms – The Evolution
A look at the evolution of altitude training facilities. Explore their impact on health, fitness and athletic preparation.
How to properly implement altitude training in your race build-up
How you can make the most of altitude training in each phase of your training plan for your marathon build-up
Taking on the Siberia Experience in New Zealand
New Zealand is famous all over the world for boasting some of this planet's most breathtaking natural scenery. The landscape all over the country is incredibly diverse. From lakes, beaches and coastline to glaciers, volcanos and dramatic alpine terrains. If you want to take it all in, heading over to Wanaka in the South Island is a pretty good...
Running a half marathon (in lockdown!)
Over the past year, lockdown has made it very tough to keep up a fitness routine that not only keeps you strong and healthy but is also challenging, fulfilling and fun. As someone whose fitness routine revolved mostly around tough conditioning sessions in the gym, kickboxing, bouldering and the occasional indoor spinning class, I was certainly...
Training For Your First Triathlon: 5 Tips For Success
Training for your first triathlon can be an intimidating experience. From seemingly endless amounts of gear to scarily fast transitions, there can be a lot to wrap your head around leading up to the day. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you feel ready when it’s time to race.