PERFORMANCE
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
27 November 2017 : It is a common belief that, as athletes and physically active individuals, we are made more susceptible to injuries, specifically those due to overuse. And while at times this may Read More
Maximal Oxygen Uptake: Does it matter?
27 November 2017 : Along time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I had time gates to jump through that involved training two or three times a day, attending tutorials or lectures, grabbing Read More
Triathlon and Mental Health: Balancing the Two
16 November 2017 : “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny” – C.S Lewis The prevalence and awareness of mental health concerns are growing in our population – “one in five Australians Read More
The Benefits Of Strength Work During Your Taper
16 November 2017 : Ask any athlete or coach and the recipe for their race taper will be different. And this is how it should be. We are built differently, respond differently to training Read More
Making sense of nanotechnology and training biometrics
16 November 2017 : Let’s face it, triathletes are besotted by and embracing of, the rapidly expanding world of nanotechnology and performance. Given the demands and complexity of the sport, and commitment required, it’s Read More
BOXING
16 November 2017 : DEVELOPING POWER AND SPEED “It’s the magic of risking everything for a dream that nobody sees but you.” – Million Dollar Baby I heard someone say recently, “We all slow Read More
What’s on your recovery menu? (Part 3)
30 October 2017 : In this edition we continue with the “wearable recovery” theme. Compression therapy: Most sports recovery devices or other performance aids are typically developed as an evolutionary step from established medical Read More
What’s on your recovery menu? (Part 2)
23 October 2017 : As a prelude to this month’s editorial, basic principles and application of emerging wearable devices was discussed in the May edition. The recovery challenge for athletes, is largely focussed on Read More