It’s something we get asked about a lot. And there is a lot of information out there saything that Keto is the way to go. The idea is that if you can switch your body to burn fat instead of carbohydrates, you’ll never run out of energy and you can just keep going. But is this really the right idea … Read More
Pre and Post Training Nutrition
We spoke to Ien Hellemans, a dietitian and sports nutritionist who has worked with some of the worlds elite endurance athletes, including the NZ Cycling and NZ Triathlon. Nutrition is a key part to the success not only an overall training plan, but can have a dramatic effect on individual training sessions! Are you fuelled for performance? In this video … Read More
Do Ice Baths Really Work
Jumping in an ice bath is not pleasant, but thats part of the point! We talk to Sam from O-Studio about the benefits of using hot/cold therapy for recovery. Some of the benefits include: Sauna’s can help release heat shock proteins supporting muscle growth Increased blood blood flow allowing for faster recovery Build mental toughness! Enjoyed this video? Check out … Read More
Make Meditation Work For You
We caught up with Sam from O-studio in Christchurch to talk all things recovery and mental wellbeing. O-Studio is a modern wellness facility offering a wide range of services from yoga and meditation classes to ice baths and float tanks! As we continue our conversation with Sam we learn about how to make that habit of meditation stick! Learn the … Read More
Float Your Way To Recovery
We caught up with Sam from O-studio in Christchurch to talk all things recovery and mental wellbeing. O-Studio is a modern wellness facility offering a wide range of services from yoga and meditation classes to ice baths and float tanks! Float tanks and sensory deprivation is a tool we can use to block everything out. Literally. Did you know that … Read More
How Meditation Promotes Physical Recovery
We caught up with Sam from O-studio in Christchurch to talk all things recovery and mental wellbeing. O-Studio is a modern wellness facility offering a wide range of services from yoga and meditation classes to ice baths and float tanks! As athletes, recovery is just as important as the training itself. We are often focused on the outputs of training, … Read More
3 Killer Indoor Cycling Workouts
Whether you’re a seasoned Zwifter or a relatively new the party, indoor training has some great advantages. While I‘m a big believer in getting outside and taking in the scenery, indoor training is great for time efficient, structured workouts. Meaning that when you do get outside, all the hard work is already in the bag! Splitting your sessions to focus … Read More
Ironman New Zealand 70.3
Having previously focused on sprint distance triathlon, this was my first season training for 70.3 distance and first Ironman event. The training block had gone well and I was keen to make sure I left it all out there on the day. Arriving with plenty of time on the Friday to check in, I racked my bike and then off … Read More
Stability for Runners
We know that strength training will compliment your running. Building strength in the right places will help you generate power and get your body used to the impact, reducing the risk of injury. And while this is definitely important, the strength may count for nothing unless we have a sable base to from which to use it. Here, we are … Read More
Mobility for Runners
Whether you’re a seasoned runner and love getting outdoors. Or because you’ve somehow landed yourself in a race with the rest of the guys in office. Whatever the reason, making sure you’re getting the right training is essential in order to cross the finish line. This blog takes a look at my top mobility exercise to help you stay loose … Read More