The winter swim clinics are the perfect way to improve your front crawl swim technique. The clinics include 3 saturday sessions, learning resources, video collection and weekly suppport. These clinics are guaranteed to improve your times for 2011! To read more and book a place GO HERE
Fascinating research showing that mouth rinsing with a carbohydrate drink is enought to enhance performance without actual ingestion. The research further strengthens to evidence that your brain controls fatigue.. to read the full report GO HERE
The common thought is that as you get older, you should compete in longer events as endurance improves but speed declines. Is this based on hard research evidence or is it subjective opinion? To read the new research GO HERE
Research suggests that warming up effectively enhances oxygen uptake kinetics and can help to avoid excessive lactate accumulation at the start of a race.. what does that mean in simple and practical terms for you? READ MORE
Cycling endurance performance is primarily dictated by the aerobic energy system and short term sprint power is thought to be less important. We completed cycle research to find out if a lack of sprint power was affecting the 'endurance' performances of amateur cycle and triathlon competitors and found some very interesting results, to read the full report GO HERE
Some interesting research has been done in recent years relating to carbohydrate intake during training and immune system function. Read our review and how correct fuelling may impact upon your weekly training.. GO HERE
Great news.. we have a fantastic new venue for open water swimming starting in 2010. The 3 Sisters Water Ski Club are working in conjunction with The Endurance Coach to provide open water swim training for all abilities! For more information and to find out when we start GO HERE
This months article reviews a fascinating paper which supports the concept that fitness and conditioning are accumulated year on year and specifically aerobic economy improves, for more info GO HERE
When you are riding cycle time trials there is conflicting evidence regarding pace strategy.. do you ride the climbs hard and recover on the downhills or pace yourself evenly throughout? Read what the research suggests and boost your performance, GO HERE
Before you start doing your usual winter base training, be aware that for some people, it may not necessarily be the best solution to your problems!! To read the full story GO HERE
We recently conducted a study in conjunction with Brunel university to analyse the impact of an aero bike set up on both cycling and running performance, read the results and report HERE
Read out latest podcast which explains how to self relfect and set clear and constructive goals, helping you towards success in 2010. Visit the podcast menu on the left of the page.
In our latest article we discuss how you can better prepare for mountain bike racing and road riding hilly courses, the step by step article allows you to initially assess your strengths and weaknesses before resolving them! To read more GO HERE
Whether you are riding mountain bike events or hilly road courses, there are a few key things which you need to consider for performance enhancement. To read the full report GO HERE
Cycling aerodynamics are only important if you are ridng at 25mph or faster.. right? If you ride longer distances or relatively slower.. they are not important.. right? If you agree, you need to read the latest article, just GO HERE.
If you are interested in sports science terminology and how it affects your training and racing, download and listen to the latest podcast.. Thresholds Explained.. go to the podcast section on the right hand menu now!!
Can the cycle cadence you choose affect your running performance when competing in a triathlon event? To read what the latest research says and how it can benefit you go here..
New research shows just how much that wetsuit really can improve your performance compared to normal swimsuits. If you are a weak swimmer or swimming longer race distances, you need to read this.. go here.