How Does Carb Loading Work?

Carb Loading: What Is It And How Can It Help With Performance?   What is it? Carbohydrate loading, or ‘carb loading’, is a method widely used to increase energy available for endurance events. During exercise, our muscles use glycogen, or stored glucose, for...

Overtraining Syndrome

Overtraining Syndrome   Of course, you have to work hard and push yourself to improve your performance in most aspects of life, particularly in sport. The goal of pushing hard is to stress the body just beyond your current fitness level, to gradually increase the...

Why Is Sweating So Good For You?

Why Is Sweating So Good For You?   Sweating; ‘eww’, ‘gross’, ‘smelly’, ‘embarrassing’, ‘unfit’. Here are just a few of the phrases you may hear if you’re dripping with sweat after a workout or on a hot day. Sweating has mostly negative connotations, however, very...

The Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep   The modern-day athlete knows that exercise and nutrition are crucial in reaching peak athletic performance. However, sleep is another factor in an athlete’s training that is often overlooked. The way you feel during the days depends in...