Improving performance is far from an impossible goal on a bicycle. The key is to focus on all the aspects needed for a comprehensive training programme: strength, resistance and technique (in the broad sense). Read More “Technique also counts in cycling”
Sleep is a fundamental biological process for human health and plays an essential role in an athlete’s recovery process. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) weighed into this topic recently, stressing the importance of athletes getting the right amount and quality of sleep. Read More “Sleep and training: the strategies to adopt”
I like to see the marathon as a very long trip of 42.195 km with oneself. Every kilometres that comes and slowly goes has a story that remains in the mind of the runner. The meditative effects of marathons are well known. Read More “A long run for a marathon”
Over the last 25 years, nitric oxide – often simply referred to using its chemical formula NO – has definitely come to the fore in scientific research. Read More “Nitric oxide and sport: a possible correlation”
The IRONMAN Italy is approaching. And everyone who is taking part on September 21st should remember that a good nutrition strategy could be the difference between a good race and a great race or between finishing and not finishing! Read More “IRONMAN Italy: optimising fuel delivery”
Diesel, electric or maltodextrin? From a fossil fuel, with its potential stored as electricity in a battery, to the most noble of the sugars, which our bodies can use to fuel the combustion in our muscles, I see a link – and I’m not losing my marbles. Read More “Diesel, electric or maltodextrin?”
To get an idea as to how core training works, think about a large train station. We can even keep it Italian and think about the central station in Milan – it provides a great image of trains coming and going from everywhere, north, south, east and west. Read More “Core training: power to the core!”
Protein is often mentioned, but how much does an athlete really need? Required daily protein intake remains a somewhat cloudy issue. Read More “Protein: how much is really necessary”
There are different theories about drinking during prolonged exercise. As we exercise, we heat up and through sweating we keep our body temperature within acceptable limits. Read More “Knowing how much you need to drink”
