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Peak Performance Launches Olympics 2008 Blog
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Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
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Strength Training Program Part 1: Competition Preparation
The best Weight Training Exercises to prepare for competition
Triathlon Nutritional Information
Why Triathletes Don't Need Extra Sodium
Cycling Training improves sports performance
Can bike training improve the performance of non-cycling athletes?
Does glucosamine really work?
Time Efficient Running - run less to run faster?
Running efficiency training ideas
Allergic rhinitis in endurance athletes
How To Train For A Triathlon : Your complete strength and conditioning programme
High Sodium Drinks: Sodium, plasma and performance
Triathlon Swim: Swim slower for faster triathlon times
Distance runners: Running is a poor man's sport: Bruce Tulloh on the inexorable decline in Northern European endurance running
Osteoarthritis: What happens when you hang up your sports kit - for good?
Vitamin E: Vitamin E and immunity
Drugs in sport: From EPO to gene doping: Ron Maughan on the ceaseless quest for the undetectable magic bullet and the sterling efforts of the 'good guys' to stay ahead of the game
Glycerol - can it help athletes stay hydrated?
Glycerol - how does it work and are there any downsides?
The Peak Performance index of back issues
Agility: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee: sport-specific drills for boosting agility
Triathlon swimming techniques - Drafting for triathlon swimmers
Mental Fatigue: When your brain tells you to stop going, here's how to tell it to shut up.
Coffee to go: how caffeine may shave seconds off your time
Triathlon training: To boost your overall performance, you should focus on the crucial bike-run transition
Fat As Fuel: What value are medium-chain triglycerides as an energy source for endurance athletes?
Marathon Carbohydrates: Which works best before and during a marathon: carbs in liquid or solid form?
Swimmers - Is Fatter Faster?
Distance Events: The risks of going long: when the super-fit endurance athlete turns into the heart attack victim
menstrual dysfunction | female athletes
Menstrual dysfunction - the 'Energy Drain' for Female Athletes
Personal experience: longevity
" I am now running, at 59, the sort of times I was running as a 19-year-old National Serviceman" .
Athletes Diet: The triathletes who ate nearly twice as much, yet gained no weight, and improved their performance times by 8 per cent.
Shin splints: These exercises will help to strengthen your lower legs, and prevent or repair shin splint problems
carbohydrate loading Research: A revolutionary new way to slam 20 per cent more glycogen into your muscles.
brain | vital organs | exercise fatigue 2
The governor: how the brain protects your vital organs by inducing exercise fatigue
Cross Training: Triathletes are right to combine cycling and running in the same training session
Sports nutritional supplements survey
Sports Nutritional Supplements Survey: what the nutrition experts take
Ironman triathlon: how to determine the optimum intensity
Can Vitamin E (a-tocopherol) supplementation boost the performances of endurance athletes? Some sports nutritionists think that it might.
Triathletes should drink less to prevent hyponatraemia
Triathlon Clothing: the benefits of wearing a wetsuit
Triathletes - why a wetsuit will improve your swimming leg
Anxiety and sport: If you want to get rid of anxiety, go out and run for 10 hours.
Creatine facts: The latest research results are all good - and don't believe the rumour that it causes cramp.
Building Bone-mass: Hoping to build bone mass? Try squash and weight lifting!
Clothing: Technical clothing offers limited benefits
Triathlon
triathlon training schedule | cross training
It can stop you getting injured and, who knows, might even help you to win
Rowing Machine Training: Our veteran rower moves into the third stage of his record-breaking programme.
Triathlon: To boost your overall performance, you should focus on the crucial bike-run transition
ironman triathlon | gender differences
Ironman triathlon: ironman triathlon gender differences
endurance training | hill training
Endurance training: hill training for endurance
Alanine: Why you might expect to work out harder for longer with the help of the amino acid alanine
Rehydration and fluid balance: are athletes in danger of going too far?
Questions
Swimming freestyle's substyles
It was a surprise when I started reading about freestyle for triathlon. It seems there is a mystery in swimming learning, specially for non-skilled beginners.
Long to short Vs Short to long running approximation
For middle distance running program, some coaches recommend as conditioning long mileage (season's beginning) while it decreases before competition as intensity increases.
Check this article, sure broccoli is good and cheaper to help boosting your O2 levels in any event. Test it yourself. http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20080118/broccoli-good-for-the-heart
After carbohydrates, does the body burn protein or fat?
During endurance events (events lasting more than 90 minutes)the body initally uses carbohydrates as its source of energy.
Is cycling a plyometric exercise?
According with some articles, the force on the pedal should be applied between 1-4pm of the pedal stroke.
Carbohydrate loading before a sprint triathlon?
The period of carbohydrate loading begins at least a week prior to race day. Carbohydrate loading before a race, benefits athletes competing in events which lasting some hours.
Swimming drills won't improve your swimming?
Coaches have always used drills to teach swimming mechanics, like body positioning, gliding and neutral balance drills.
Kids age for competitive cycling and distance running?
Hey, I have a 7 years boy, I read that cycling and distance running (aerobic endurance) are not early specialization sports (contrary to swimming), although skills and physical literacy are worked ear
High performance bike crankset ?
Did anyone test this new crankset? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThI2A5bs1Rg
Running cadence for faster times?
Hey, I look to Javier Gomez in ITU videos, and check about 3 to 4 steps per second! He seems to have long legs. Does this cadence make you faster? Perhaps there is lower glycogen consumption?
Did anyone test this crank length formula? http://www.google.com.co/search?hl=es&q=Crank+length&meta=
The best energy source before triathlon competition?
I've seen some guys with secret white-yellow powders the night before competition. Big surprise when results are better than in training!!
The best hydration drink for triathlon?
Hi, I know some guys with some secret drinks, which is the best?
Total immersion and Pose swimming (triathlon).
Frankly, I am not a swimmer, and as beginner (29min in 1500meters) I want to do a good lap rather than mileage.
Anyone here have read the book of Dr Romanov for Triathlon? It seems interesting. Please comments about.
Cycling Positions and Technique? Hip forward/backward in bike?
Which is the best bike position (seat position - seat tube angle) in triathlon considering the subsequent running style?
Does running with your hip forward make you faster?
Checking running positions of best runners, it seems hip forward, does it help?
How to work out a subject's VO2 max...
Does anyone know of a more suitable equation for working out a person's VO2 max ??
How many hours of triathlon training should I do?
I am a serious wanna-be triathlete, and I want to become the best I can become.
I want to do Triathlons, but that involves being good on the bike. but I haven't rode a bike for years.
I am a 17 year old wanna-be triathlete wanting to perform at my best potential. I do about 10-12 hours of training a week, which includes weights training, running, walking, swimming and cycling.
I am training for triathlons, I am 17 years old and I train 9 - 11 Hours a week. I want to know how to keep my body fat percentage down. Is it a matter of training, diet, supplements etc, What can !
I am a 17 year old wanna-be tiathlete, coming back from an eating disorder. I want to gain some muscle mass, but not fat percentage.
I am a 17 year old wanna-be triathlete, wanting to train to my best potential. I was wondering if energy drinks,such as redbull, help performance? or
I am a 17 year old male wanting to do triathlons. I received a polar heart rate monitor watch for my birthday about a month ago.
Should I change bike position in Triathlon due to Pose method running?
I practise Olympic distance Triathon (with bike drafting) since last year.
I want to strengthen my legs but I have no equipment, any suggestions?
To the vegan athletes and to well research types :), what does a day of food hold for you (the vegans)? Or what might it hold (for the well researched types)?
Help me! My Shins Splints are driving me crazy!
OK, i was diagnosed with shin splints, the first doctor i went to said it was growing pains and told me to rest them, dismissing it as if it was nothing.
What do you think of the Peak Performance Premium area? (!)
As the main provider of information in this area, I'd like to find out what you think about the videos and the articles in particular.
What does "Whey Protein" do for you?
I know people who out it in fruit smoothies or energy drinks, but wat is it and what does it do?
Effect of gender stereotypes on sporting goals/achievements?
any thoughts towards this topic? do you know of any articles i can read up on? thanks so much for your time
I'm a 46 year old Female triathlete and am having recovery problems after training. Seems like the day after a workout I am really sore and wiped out
I'm 15 year old male and 8st 11lbs. My doctors say my Bmi is too low and needs to be higher - want me to put on weight fast.
Does landing on your toes add to speed and make the landing softer?
Coaches teach that landing on the toes add speed and make the landing softer.
Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed?
Coaches teach that tilting the upper body forward adds speed. The tilt is described two ways. 1. Bending at the hip. 2. Slanted in a straight line head to toe.
Medial knee pain and adductor's sore after running, any HELP!
I've had Rt medial below the knee pain (Pes anserine) since July when I was training for an IM and doing alot of hill work on the bike, has improved some but still bothersome, also after my runs both
As a teenager would they affect your hormones?
How much time do you think is required to train effectively for an Ironman? A first one, that is. I also work full-time. Anyone ever done one?
What is the latest training Fad and does it actually work. Im really interested in the ones that do.
How do I improve the strength in my legs?
I need to improve the strength in my legs for the triple jump and athletics
How do I improve my fitness fast?
I need to improve my fitness asap......
When should a triathlete travel before a sea level race?
We live and train in Mexico city at 2300 meters above sea level. I have received conflicting evidence regarding travelling to sea level races.
I have dificulty shaping the lower part of my stomach. What exercise can I do to reach that area.
How do you tell if you have shin splints. I have a pain in my left leg above my ankle, but I don't know what it is.
Any insight into Collagen supplementation and joint support?
I've heard that collagen is a good choice for joint support/maintenance. Some argue better that glucosamine/chondroitin. Any advice???
Does anyone have any tips for improving the transition times?
Nutrition, weight loss and tri training....
As a person who was previously very overweight (5' 7" and 221 lbs) I am keenly aware of my weight and keeping in shape.
Incorporating swimming into weekly triathlon training....
Help!!! I hate indoor pools and it is too cold to do any open water training at the moment. Does anyone have a more interesting swim training plan other than up and down, up and down.....?
I injured my shoulder 3 years ago...due to an oversight by our fantastic NHS it wasn't until late last year that I realized I had an acute problem.
Are the eas myplex drinks good?
is eas myoplex good for your body does it have any side effects any one tried it yet?
If i Drink Skimmed milk every day for a month and not drink anything else or eat anything else cept from veg and fruit.. will that be a healthy lifestyle?
Formula for determining HRmax - Does it apply to all fitness levels?
Does the standard formula for determining HRmax (220 minus age in years) hold true for all levels of fitness? Is it not based on "sedentary" individuals?
Des resting heart rate affect your performance?
i am a 22 year old male having played soccer my whole life, my resting heart rate is about 68 beats per minute, this is quite high compared to other elite athletes, would this affect my performance, c
Supplementation to prevent upper respiratory infections?
After any type of exercise (running or weight training), I wind up getting sick (upper respiratory) within a day or two. 50 year old male.
I can no longer access this, can i have the website address and access to this. I paid for the service at the time but due to computer errors i was not able to gain all info.
Comparison charts for 1 minute of sit ups, push ups and press-ups?
Does anyone have charts for adults performing 1 minute of sit-ups, push-ups and press-ups?
How should i train and what do i have to do?
Im doing a 1/10 IRON MAN on the 12 April 08 in South Africa, its 380km swim, 18 km Cycle and 4.2 km run,it just seems so hard for me, my boyfriend has done 5 IRON MAN'S going on the 6th.
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Achilles Tendinitis/Tendonopathy: Too Little – Too Much
During running, there are two moments when the Achilles tendon is active. The calf muscle (Achilles), is the key muscle involved in push off.
Learn to move better with internet video technology
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Slow motion video & changing faulty running form to treat an injury
In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury;
Symmetry – Asymmetry: Problem Solving a Repetitive Use Injury
Searching for the reason that repetitive use injuries occur can be difficult and frustrating.
How do you feel about your running form/style/technique?
During the initial interview with a client a standard question that I use is “how do you feel about your running form, do you think you have good form, or do you think you look like Ikabod Crane”?
Ideal Running Form: Pose Running versus Chi Running – Theory & Evidence
Advice from coaches and personal fitness trainers can be classified into two categories; a theory based approach or an evidence based approach.
Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?
Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?
Powerful Treatment for Running Injury
A Powerful Treatment for a Running Injury
Have shoulder pains? You came to the right place.
I have been doing exercises for my abs but they are just now showing what can I do? I even have little fat.
I started training two months ago and I have really noticed a boost in my fitness,all you need is time and dedication.
“The 7 Deadly Sins of Lifting” this is another installment from A. Jay of a series of motivational articles.
Most people would agree the hardest muscle to get into shape is the one 'between the ears.'
next NLP Sports Practitioner Course that we run here at Mindtree Ltd.
How to warm up before training and event
TRAINING ADVICE Warm ups Warming up prior to exercise, helps lower your risk of injuries and the aches and pains that come with exercise.
Drug testing what's out there a physiotherapists view point
Testing Athletes for Drug Use Why do some “athletes” try to enhance their performances on the track and field by taking drugs?
Here is the first and not the last instalment of Nick Mitchell’s long awaited All Strength Q&A.
Are you making these mistakes as an Athlete?
Don’t get me wrong nobody’s perfect, especially me, many of these ideas came from my “Stupidity”, a rollercoaster of discovery, injuries and re-injury, does that sound about right?
Okay....my whinge of the day. I don't know about the rest of you but I am getting fed up with the yobs (waste of spacers for my fellow Americans) that seem to be everywhere these days.
A day, or days, in the life of a middle aged triathlete (that may be a bit of a stretch...;-) )
Okay...first effort at a blog on this site. Not had much luck in the past with other sites.
It's been so long since my knee injury. You'd think I'd have got over it and be back on my bike as it were! . . But alas It's taking me a while to build my fitness up again.
Sports Medicine Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
This article was a long time coming. After writing and then scraping and re-writing it is a good way to describe this.
INTRODUCTION TO SHIN SPLINTS
The Insider’s Secrets to a Flat Stomach
Hey regular blog readers myself and Nick sat down and and had a conversation, long story short this article was born.
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" ?
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" Article by Steve Blades. It is all about carbohydrate rotation for ultimate performance.
Another great read by Steve Blades aka "Marmite". If you are not making gains in the gym or the track this will change everything completely.
You are a Beginner, READ THIS!
A great,long article about everything on general bodybuilding ,training, nutrition and supplementation as a beginner.
A great new update to hit Rawgrip.com, a great article for all of the new found health freaks this year.
Squat Rx Video Creator Interview
If you are a serious lifter you must have heard of the “Squat Rx” video series all over the net. The Videos are available on YouTube.
How Focused Are You at the Gym?
Sean discusses The Top 10 Reasons why you are slacking in the Gym and How to prevent this. He exposes some great Tips how to make your training sessions more productive for better end results.
Finally an article created for all you serious weight shifters. C Pikey discuses the truth about A massive Bench Press and gives some tips How To Improve your Weak Bench.
Glycemic Index in Athletes and Weight management
An article about the glycemic index of carbohydrates pertains directly to athletes and their performance.
A new article by Michael Nystrom discussing the protein intake amounts in athletes. Athlete Protein intake article
Introduction to Tai Chi Training
This article is merely a brief and light hearted introduction to Tai Chi. My next article will focus upon how the key principles of Tai Chi can be used to develop optimum sports performance.
America's growing health crisis.
A good article about fish oils and the recommended intake in an athlete, a great read. Fish oil article Or
I finally finished a nutrition article which will help any athlete to peak performance. It covers everything from protein intake for an athlete and how to loose some extra pounds.
Training Methods for the Development of Power
The other day I came across a presentation a friend and I did at university. Thought I'd share it with you all.
It's a very exciting day for us today, because we've had our first major relaunch in 7 years.
When we set up the new PP Online site, one of our biggest aims was to create a place where anyone with a passion for sport could share their opinions and experiences.
Who drinks red bull or other caffeine beverages before they compete?
Steroids are banned, dangerous drugs. DON’T TAKE THEM.
A Very Special Service for the Over 35s
Here’s the best way to find fitness, health, speed, staying power and personal confidence for those who’ve arrived at man’s estate (women’s included, as ever).
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