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”
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!”
An untrained eye probably looks at a bike saddle, notes the linear, slender, streamlined lines and thinks, “wow, that must be uncomfortable!” Read More “Preventing saddle soreness”
When time is limited, it must be used optimally, taking advantage of every available minute. Read More “HIIT, the solution for people without much time”
Your race is going as planned. Your legs are pedalling perfectly, the metres are being eaten up. You’ve got plenty left in the tank and are excited about your progress. Read More “EAMC: how to prevent cramps”
Men and women clearly have a different engine when it comes to sport, including running. But that’s not the only difference – there are many others. Read More “Running, differences between men and women”
Athletes who train at altitude firmly believe such training improves performance, but it remains complicated to precisely say what benefits are due to the altitude and what are from the training. Read More “High-altitude training. What you need to know”