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Unlocking Your Potential: The Value of Critical Swim Speed (CSS)
Swimming can be much more than just a recreational activity; it’s a full-body workout that tests your endurance, strength, and technique. Whether you’re a casual swimmer or a competitive athlete, understanding and harnessing your Critical Swim Speed (CSS) can take your performance to the next level. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the value…
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Optimizing Your Running Routine: How to Estimate Calorie Burn for Better Fitness and Weight Management
Estimating calorie consumption during running can provide valuable insights into your energy expenditure and help you plan your nutrition and training accordingly. There are various methods and calculators available to estimate calorie burn during running, and while they provide estimates, they can be helpful for setting dietary and fitness goals. Here are some common methods:
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Understanding Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and How to Calculate It
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly maintain their weight while others struggle despite similar diets and exercise routines? The answer might lie in their Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), a fundamental aspect of our metabolism that plays a crucial role in determining our daily energy needs. In this blog post, we’ll delve…
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‘Fat burning zones’ on much commercial gym equipment are not accurate apparently
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not align with the suggested “fat burning zone” on commercial gym equipment and exercise machines. Given the individual nature of “training zones” (and therefore fat metabolising zone) it is perhaps no great surprise that a generic setting on a machine will be…
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5 Best Isometric Exercises for Runners
Unlock the benefits of isometric exercises for runners, beginners to advanced runners. Isometrics strengthen without joint strain, enhancing endurance, speed, and helping with injury prevention. Start using five core exercises like the plank and side plank. Build a dynamic routine that you can incorporate into your overall running programme. For easy tracking, find the “5…
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So you want to train for your first Marathon? Here is how to go about it
Training for a marathon takes time—here’s what your training plan should look like if you’re a beginner
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Let’s talk about being fat!
We seem to live in the era of the fad diet. Or perhaps we always have… From intermittent fasting, through low carb (or self induced Ketosis – you decide on how you want to frame it), and now landing on short term hunger suppression drugs. Do any of these short term hacks work?
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The Runners Guide To Carbohydrate
5 reasons runners should be eating carbs – even if their purpose for running is to lose weight. In fact, especially, if their purpose for running is to lose weight!
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AI based training solution with 3D body scanning
Fitness tech company Tempo has released a large update, adding a number of features which leverage the capabilities of both iPhone and AI. Here is what you need to know