Articles in Category: Training and Performance
Shin splints are a common occurrence with new runners, or experienced runners that have experienced a change in their training load, shoes, or running surface. Dull pain and tenderness is experienced in the lower half of the shin and is caused by inflammation of the...
Bass Strait, home of the roaring forties, on a bad day one of the most challenging and dangerous bodies of water in the world. In 1998 six sailors lost their lives in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race due to heavy seas and gale force winds. But on a good day, it is...
Muscle soreness or delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) often occurs after exercising or performing strenuous activities. It becomes a large limiting factor to performing many activities due to the discomfort it brings. Walking, dressing and even sitting down to go...
Catering for athletes: Demographic and Psychological Factors Have you ever considered that the way you eat is more than just your environmental influence and accessibility to different foods or drinks? Have you ever considered there may be other influences including...
Strength Exercise for weight loss When we think about weight loss, the common go to exercise is "cardio" exercises such as running or cycling. But is this really the best option, or are strength exercises more beneficial? Let's break down what all of this means and...
