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March 2010 Blog Posts (7)

Improve your speed and endurance with fartlek training

Fartlek, or ‘speed play’ as it translates from Swedish, is a form of interval training consisting of intermittent hard efforts of varying length in a session combined with easier efforts that usually lasts more than 45 minutes. Its purpose is to stress both the aerobic and anaerobic systems to varying degrees. Fartlek training is generally associated with running, but can include almost any kind of exercise.

When training, it is important to develop all aspects of our physiology,… Continue

Added by PB Running Editor on March 26, 2010 at 4:22pm — No Comments

Kicking drills

The following drills will not only help develop your kick, but improve your rotation and body position as well.

They can easily be incorporated into your warm-up and warm-down and will yield good results if done consistently. Discipline yourself this season to make these and the other drills highlighted in an earlier post part of your regular swim programme.

Kick… Continue

Added by PB Swimming Editor on March 19, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Evolv Water Approved for use by Athletes

Because of Evolv’s unique properties involving oxygen utilization, promoting a healthy inflammatory response and its positive effects on athletic performance, we have had many inquiries from professional, amateur and collegiate athletes seeking assurance that the product is safe to use and free of banned substances.

We are proud to announce that the product has been professionally tested by a leading WADA-approved lab and found Evolv’s Nutraceutical Beverage to be safe and…

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Added by Grazida King on March 19, 2010 at 2:20pm — No Comments

Quick guide to electrolytes

Electrolytes are chemical substances that become ions (positively or negatively charged) in solution and acquire the ability to conduct electricity. They are present in the human body and the right balance is essential for cells and organs to function properly.

Common electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate. Too much or too little of an electrolyte can cause cells to malfunction and extremes in blood sodium levels can be fatal.

During exercise, you… Continue

Added by Sports Science Editor on March 12, 2010 at 8:45am — No Comments

Understanding fluid flow to enhance swimming performance

Sports scientists in Western Australia have been pioneering the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the science of understanding fluid flow, to enhance the performance of Australian Olympic Swimming Team members.

They have been using CFD to model stroke performance. WAIS sports biomechanists have found that is more efficient to change a swimmer’s technique to reduce drag forces rather than solely increase the force applied by the swimmer. Clearly the more informed a swim coach… Continue

Added by Sports Science Editor on March 7, 2010 at 12:07pm — 2 Comments

How to choose cycling shorts

You should choose road-cycling shorts based on the quality of materials and construction. But also crucial is how well they conform to your unique anatomy. Sometimes a relatively inexpensive pair may work better for you than a high-zoot model.

Shorts, like saddles, are tough to recommend because of differences in butts, crotches, seats and riding positions. Every rider has to try on shorts, buy the model/size that fits snugly but comfortably, then hope for the best on the… Continue

Added by PB Cycling Editor on March 6, 2010 at 9:11am — No Comments

Measuring VO2 max

Accurately measuring VO2 max involves a physical effort sufficient in duration and intensity to fully tax the aerobic energy system. In general clinical and athletic testing, this usually involves a graded exercise test (either on a treadmill or on a cycle ergometer) in which exercise intensity is progressively increased while measuring ventilation and oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration of the inhaled and exhaled air. VO2 max is reached when oxygen consumption remains at steady state… Continue

Added by Sports Science Editor on March 3, 2010 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

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