Craft a new you in the New Year with our carefully curated fitness and training resources. And, if you’re a runner, this is a valuable training manual.
Everything You Need To Know About How Caffeine Affects Your Training
Few runs, rides or training sessions start without at least a single shot of freshly brewed espresso and scarcely any end without a well-deserved café stop. Not to speak of those energy drinks and high-content gels during longer training efforts and big races. But what do you really know about caffeine – hit this to find out more.
Heart Rate Zones And How To Use Them
Understanding (and using) your heart rate zones in your training will go a long way to improving your workouts. Training with a heart rate monitor is a common practice, but to truly maximise the benefits of it, it’s essential to delve into the nuances of heart rate zones. Just what does that ‘Zone 2’ mean for you? Click here.
Whatever The Weather
You’ve heard the saying, ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear,’ well, all you need then is an accurate mobile weather app. Click here to get the best apps to help you know if and when it is likely to rain; the direction of the wind (and, whether it will pick up, subside or change later) as well as the temperature and how that might change.
Do You Even Lift?
It’s no secret that strength training can improve your running and no, you don’t necessarily need a gym membership or equipment to achieve your goals. If you want to take your running to the next level, incorporating gym exercises can help you improve your running performance by building strength and endurance. Read on to learn more about some of the best gym exercises to help improve your running. And no, you don’t necessarily need a gym membership or equipment to do these. Hit this to find out more.
