Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
I am working out twice a week on the indoor rower, just over 10Kms/ workout and today I reached 100 Kms. Very pleased with myself even though 1) split times need to decrease and 2) the strokes/ minute have to increase. I wish I had more time to train but going forward I would be pleased
My First 100 Kms on a Concept 2 Indoor Rower Read More »
“…to recover you should drink till you pee clear… After sessions, I usually aim to have a quickly digested protein such as a good whey protein in 600ml of water, then 600ml of sports drinks (sports drinks usually contain glucose which is rapidly converted to muscle glycogen and electrolytes) and then water until I am fully
The Art of Recovery: Part I Read More »
“A good 2km stroke rate would be over 30, mine is around 32-33 and to be able to pull that stroke rate for 6-8 mins needs practice and training, not only physical but mental too…” read on. So you’ve entered the British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) and now you’re pushing on with your 2km or 500m training.
Sarah Gibbs: High Rate Training Before British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) Read More »
RVA Performance Training: Home of CrossFit RVA By Cassi Niemann, UCanRow1 Master Instructor PM = Performance Monitor Two very important parameters: split and stroke rate Split – how much work is being done. Stroke rate – the number of strokes per minute. Low stroke rate = 16 – 20 High stroke rate = 28+
Concept 2 Performance Monitor Basics Read More »
Sunday the 2nd September was a glorious Spring Day in Johannesburg. Spring in the Southern Hemisphere actually begins on the 23rd September. But we have been fortunate with balmy weather: 10C (50F) to 26C (78.8F) and blue skies throughout. Did anyone see the most incredible sunrise yesterday? One could only marvel at the beautiful red
Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – Sunday Hike – 2 Sept 2018 Read More »
Group Training has never been this much fun! Complete Dip Bar Workout for the Whole Body Tired of the old workout routines? Thinking that only fancy training equipment can take your fitness to the next level? Wanting to get the most of your training with the least investment? Here’s a video you might want to
Complete Dip Bar Workout for the Whole Body for Men and Women Read More »
Hiking and Walking Benefit Heart, Mind and Body. Striding along a trail boosts your spirits, sharpens your concentration, and gives a good workout. Hiking and walking outdoors have plenty of perks: nice views, fresh air, and the sounds and smells of nature. Hiking and walking are powerful cardio workouts that can: Lower your risk of
Hiking and Walking Benefit Heart, Mind and Body Read More »
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