by Abhay Kedari | Aug 18, 2019 | cardiopulmonary system, Cycling, diet, Endurance, exercise physiology, Fitness, Ironman, Lactate Threshold, Marathon, Running, Swimming, Triathlon, Ultra-endurance, VO2 max
Understanding how our bodies work will be quite helpful in our pursuit to optimise Endurance performance. A person training for competing in endurance-based events requires a significant amount of energy. In this part, we will learn about energy and the various...
by Abhay Kedari | Aug 17, 2019 | cardiopulmonary system, Cycling, Endurance, exercise physiology, Fitness, Ironman, Marathon, Running, Swimming, Triathlon, Ultra-endurance, VO2 max
In our earlier blog we have seen that endurance based activities primarily depend on Oxidative Phosphorylation (Oxygen) energy system, hence it is beneficial for an athlete or coach to understand the fundamentals of cardiopulmonary system, which is responsible for...
by Abhay Kedari | Aug 17, 2019 | cardiopulmonary system, Cycling, Endurance, exercise physiology, Fitness, Lactate Threshold, Marathon, Running, Swimming, Triathlon, Ultra-endurance, VO2 max
Until now, we have seen that an improvement in the oxygen carrying ability is an important factor contributing to peak performance in endurance sport, since it is heavily dependent on the oxidative energy system (Oxygen dependent). Athletes can see significant...
by Abhay Kedari | Aug 17, 2019 | Endurance, exercise physiology, Fitness, Ironman, Marathon, Running, Swimming, Triathlon, Ultra-endurance
Skeletal Muscle Fibre Types : Most textbooks on exercise physiology classify the skeletal muscle fibres into three basic types. However, recent research suggests that there might be several additional muscle fibre types present. For the purpose of this blog, we shall...
by Abhay Kedari | Aug 17, 2019 | Cycling, diet, Endurance, exercise physiology, Fitness, Ironman, Marathon, Running, Swimming, Triathlon, Ultra-endurance
The goal of every Training Program is to maximize effectiveness and improve competitive performance. By minimising risk of injuries and maximising enjoyment, a well-designed training program can benefit competitive athletes as well as non-competitive and recreational...
