posted by Luan Cochrane in athlete-performance, coaching, hardcore brands, metabolism, nutrition, training, weight-loss
Clean Anzac biscuits - try this delicious 'guilt-free' recipe by The Natural Nutritionist. - Read More
posted by Luan Cochrane in Cairns 70.3, coaching, cycling, events, hardcore brands, multi-sport, running, training, weight-loss
Race report: By Kieran I got home a week before I was due to travel up to Cairns, so I had plenty of time to get things ready and packed, but typical me, I left it to the last minute…increasing the risk of leaving something behind. The week before the race felt somewhat weird, there was little training to do as realistically, what else I could I actually do that would help me in the race? The answer is nothing, I had done all the hard work in the months prior, so I spent the week getting my body totally.. - Read More
posted by Luan Cochrane in athlete-performance, cycling, events, multi-sport, running, townsville, townsvilletrifestival, training, weight-loss
Live your dream - Do a tri Ever wanted to participate in a triathlon? Or are you an intermediate who wants to learn more skills, tips and tricks? Set your goal and cross the finish line! Join our 7 week program which caters to beginners and intermediates in the lead up to the popular Townsville Triathlon festival 19-21 August 2016. You will equipped with expert advice and skills from the only high performance fully accredited triathlon coach in Townsville. Program starts 03 July 2016. Signups now closed. - Read More
posted by Carly Lubicz
By accredited Triathlon Australia coach Brendan Cochrane Often after a race — whether I am racing myself or just spectating — I like to take a look at the post-race recovery methods used by different athletes. If I am 100% truthful, more often than not the only method I really see is the line-up to the massage tables. The sad reality of the matter is that your next race preparation starts the second that you cross the finish line. Basically: POST EVENT RECOVERY IS WHERE IT STARTS. How should I recover post race? Warm downDo this as soon after the.. - Read More
posted by Carly Lubicz
Here’s a unique opportunity to find out how you can improve your athletic performance in 2016. The Natural Nutritionist Steph Lowe is coming to Townsville on Saturday, December 19 to deliver FREE one-hour seminars. You’ll learn things like: How to eat like an athlete for optimal performance and recovery; What it means to become ‘bonk proof’ and why you need to develop metabolic efficiency; How to extend your athletic longevity; The benefits of VO2 max testing and how to develop an intelligent fuelling strategy; How to avoid sports gels — yes, it is possible! These sessions are suitable for everyone from beginners.. - Read More
posted by Gary Youell in athlete-performance, MET-testing, metabolism, RMR, VO2-max, VO2-submax, weight-loss
Whether you’re an athlete looking for an endurance or performance edge, or someone who has spent years unsuccessfully trying to shift stubborn kilos; Metabolic Efficiency Testing (MET) is a simple and effective process that uses science to help you reach your goals. The MET explained Metabolic Efficiency Testing (MET) includes Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and/or VO2 max and submaximal exercise testing. Simply put, RMR helps to determine how many calories you burn at rest (i.e. how many calories your body needs just to stay alive), while VO2 max reveals how many calories you burn at different exercise intensities/heart rates, and.. - Read More
