Overtraining: How much exercise is too much?
Overtraining is a term often heard in endurance circles but just how concerned should you be about this condition?
Discover the power of magnesium
There are numerous minerals that are essential to sustain human life, not to mention enhance athletic performance. At the
32Gi-fuelled Emma Chelius strokes her way to success
Emma Chelius is the latest name on the long and illustrious list of elite South African swimmers who have
Tame tendon trouble to train on
Tendon injuries are a common problem in many sports but are highly prevalent in high-impact and repetitive activities like running.
Hydrogel energy gels: Help or hype?
Endurance athletes generally require large amounts of carbohydrates to sustain their efforts over longer distances. And research consistently reaffirms
3 steps to boost post-workout recovery for endurance athletes
There is hope for more mass participation events in the coming months. As training load and volume pick up after
Don’t let allergies derail your training
Spring typically heralds a return to outdoor exercise as days get longer and temperatures rise. Unfortunately, this time of
10 ways to get stronger now
A stronger bodybuilder is generally a bigger bodybuilder. The ability to lift more weight stimulates a greater anabolic (muscle-building) response,
Support your recovery after training for optimal endurance performance
A popular saying among serious endurance athletes states: "today’s performance is only as good as yesterday’s recovery". And a key
Smart real-time virtual coaching delivers performance benefits for runners
Runners who trained with Under Armour’s real-time Form Coaching feature ran 7% faster and 3% farther than those who didn’t,
Put your best running foot forward
The optimal footstrike for runners remains a hotly debated topic, with minimalist running shoes often touted as the ideal
Give your performance a boost with magnesium and B vitamins
You probably already know that getting the right nutrients and living an active life is important for our health. But
