Does Lack of Sleep Affect Sporting Performance?
Sleep is often the first thing to be sacrificed as we try to fit everything into a day. But does lack of sleep affect sporting performance?
Is High or Low Intensity Training Better?
Is high or low intensity training better? Let's look at that. Bob and Jo are good mates. Bob gets up each morning and runs for 60 minutes at a steady pace (between 40-60% of his maximum heart rate). Jo gets up each morning and sprints as hard as he can for...
Why Marathon Runners Need Electrolytes for Peak Performance
Marathon running is no mean feat. On average, it’s around 3-5 hours-worth of pure grit (if you’re running faster than that then you’re a bit of a big shot…). During these 3-5 hours, your body goes through some serious challenges whilst hauling itself...
5 Tips to Help Stick to Your Training
We’re well into the year now, and the whole ‘new year new me’ motivation may well be long gone. Training is tough, especially when you’re looking to push yourself each and every day to maximise your progress. It’s not easy getting out of bed each morning....
Q&A with Jess Pratt – Sydney Uni Women’s Cycling Team
Introducing Cyclist Jess PrattCyclist Jess Pratt has joined the team at Sydney Uni Women - Staminade for 2019 and continues her love of cycling she started at a young age. We had a chat to Jess about cycling in our latest Q&A. Staminade:...
Q&A with Jen Darmody – Sydney Uni Women’s Cycling Team
Introducing Cyclist Jen Darmody Sydney Uni Women - Staminade cycling team welcomed cyclist Jen Darmody to its list in 2019. Jen has had a great start to the year and we caught up with her to find out more about her love of cycling which is relatively new...
Why You’ll Get Hooked on Beach Rugby
Beach rugby; it’s the game you know, but not as you know it. Mysterious. Well, here’s the thing; it’s a combination of Rugby Union, Rugby League and Touch Football. Sounds good hey? We want to share with you why you’ll get hooked on beach rugby.What you’ve...
5 Tips for Cyclists to Stay Hydrated
Say No to Dehydration! Cycling in the hotter months can be tough; you have to get up at the crack of dawn to try and beat the worst (or best?!) of the sun, but often after just a short while on the road, there’s no escaping it. It beats down on you and it...
Kelsey Lewis Talks Tennis
The Emerging Talent that is Kelsey Lewis We last talked to you a year ago and you had had been to the John Newcombe Tennis Academy in New Braunfels, San Antonio. Did you find that experience helped you with your tennis over 2018? Yes, The John...
Why Hydration is Important When Working
Working in the Heat Shades on, budgie smugglers out – yep, it’s officially summer. The sunny season is already upon us, and if you’re going to be working in the heat this summer, then it’s crucial to remember the importance of staying hydrated. Bore snore,...