Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Olympic silver medalist Annie Vernon talks about her book Mind Games – a fascinating window into the psyche of elite athletes and coaches Anna Watkins and Annie Vernon (c) Annie Vernon Rowing & Regatta magazine asked Annie Vernon about Mind Games, her book on the psychology of elite athletes. Read on to find out more.
Mind Games – Olympian Annie Vernon Talks Sport Psychology Read More »
Paris-Roubaix, is a critical test of bike handling skills for pro cyclists. That also makes this weekend a great time to talk about how you can improve your skills. Even if you have been riding for 20-plus years, I guarantee you’re an expert in some skills and still have room for improvement in others. Why
9 Essential Cycling Skills All Riders Need to Master Read More »
38 competitors over the age of eighty (80) entered the ‘World Rowing Indoor Sprints’ hosted in March 2019. Indoor rowing is for all ages but having an 80+ entering the competition is inspiring to say the least. British record holder Heidi Richards only started indoor rowing three years ago. She got silver at the ‘World
Never Too Old For Indoor Rowing Read More »
How long is an eight boat? An eight has an average length of 19.9m and a minimum weight of 96Kg. How tippy is a single scull? Quite tippy. Rowing the single takes practice, like learning to ride a bike. How many calories does a rower eat in a day? A rower can eat up to
Some Fun Facts About Rowing Read More »
Sometimes there’s no substitute for real food to repair and replenish after a long ride A protein shake is the pinnacle of post-exercise sports nutrition convenience, but wouldn’t it be nice to know what you could eat from your kitchen cupboards to restock your body’s energy supplies? Kinetica brand ambassador Matt Lovell (www.kineticasports.com) explains. “I’m
Refuel with Real Food after Exercise* Read More »
When it comes to cycling like a pro, diet may be as important as training. Dietitian Laura Tilt matches up 10 foods with their key benefits Training, equipment and nutrition will all have an impact on your performance on a ride or in a race, but the importance of what you eat can sometimes be
Top 10 Nutrition Tips for Peak Performance Read More »
“Indoor Rowing is a fantastic sport which is for anybody of any age or disability. It doesn’t matter what the problem is or what you perceive your problem to be, there will be a way round it and we can get you rowing on the machine” Sean Gaffney 2 x World Indoor Rowing Champion 3
Exclusive Interview with World Indoor Rowing Champion Sean Gaffney Read More »
The sport also preserves muscle and helps maintains stable levels of body fat and cholesterol. Scientists carried out tests on 125 amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79 and compared them with healthy adults from a wide age group who did not exercise regularly. The findings, outlined in two papers in the journal Aging Cell, showed
Cycling can Hold Back Ageing and Rejuvenate the Immune System Read More »
Just swipe your finger over a map, and Strava’s Route Builder for Mobile will create a run route for you. Read on… For runners and cyclists who want to plan safe, exciting routes to run and cycle in new places, a new Strava feature called Route Builder for Mobile is promising to make that process
Strava’s New Route Building App is the Godsend we’ve all been waiting for Read More »
Former GB Rowing Team physiologist Craig Williams provides advice on how you can reap more rewards from your training sessions. Read on… Your training approach is dictated by the recovery methods you employ. Getting the basics right – consistently – is crucial to any training programme. Following the simple formula of refueling, rehydrating and getting good rest
The Three Rs-Rest, Refueling and Recovery for Rowers Read More »