September 2nd, 2010
The Introduction
Pre-cooling in an ice bath, air conditioning, or wearing an ice vest has consistently been shown to benefit performance in endurance events. However, these strategies require equipment, logistical problems and make us uncomfortable before events. This recent research has used ice crushed up in a blender as a way to cool the body down. The question was asked, will it also help endurance performance in the heat? The results say yes!
Browse related items: cycling, endurance performance, fluids, thermoregulation
September 1st, 2010
The Introduction
Many athletes young and old train first thing in the morning. The question is often asked – should I shouldn’t I eat before those training sessions? There is some research evidence to say that minimising the amount of carbohydrate we take in before endurance training may accelerate the training adaptations such as using fat as an energy source and preserving carbohydrate stores. The aim of this study was to compare the adaptations to endurance training undertaken following either an early morning feed or an overnight-fasted state followed by no breakfast. The results suggest benefits – for men at least!
Browse related items: diets, endurance performance, endurance training, nutrition
September 1st, 2010
The Introduction
This study examined the effect of strength training and short-term detraining on maximum force and rate of force development in previously sedentary, healthy older men. It highlights the great changes that occur in strength and power with weight training and equally what happens when you stop weight training.
Browse related items: detraining, muscle mass, strength training, weight training
August 31st, 2010
The Introduction
We’ve known for years that weight training helps hold on to muscle mass into older age. Given how important muscle mass is for strength, power and endurance performance in older athletes, weight training should become a must for older athletes and the older the athlete, the more important it should become. A recent research review paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports has highlighted that strength training also helps maintain nervous system function in older non-exercisers and masters athletes.
Browse related items: muscle mass, strength training, weight training
August 30th, 2010
The Introduction
The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of vitamin and mineral complex supplementation on muscular strength and cycling efficiency in elderly endurance-trained master athletes during a heavy cycling time trial. The research suggested that the multivitamin-mineral supplement improved cycling efficiency during intensities commonly seen in bike races.
Browse related items: cycling, endurance performance, performance, physical training, recovery, supplements, vitamins
