Reducing lactic acid buildup with lactic acid removal techniques to prevent delayed onset muscle soreness and more Lactic acid buildup can be a showstopper. You should know it well – it’s the pain that sits as you exert yourself through physical training. Well, more specifically, Lactic acidosis: Acidosis (too much acid in the body) due to the[…]
Author Archives: Gary Bright
Runner’s high is a big part of training so let’s learn of the blood-brain barrier, central nervous system and more to get it It’s weird, isn’t it? How our bodies can feel so good through a sometimes concerning amount of physical stress. Thankfully, our bodies can take a hell of a lot when it comes[…]
Lung capacity, breathing exercises, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease… there’s a lot to our respiratory systems so let’s better them Lung capacity is essential for so many things. Transporting oxygenated blood around your body, extending your lifespan (Useful, so I’ve heard), and molecular level benefits that are almost too numbered to name. So without going too into it[…]
Getting your running shoes on, hat umbrellas out and pro techniques for running in the rain down There’s nothing worse than coming home drenched in rain with wet clothes. It just feels horrible. And to top that dampening mood, there are plenty of wider dangers and rain-based hurdles when out in rainy weather. But… then[…]
Using resistance bands for resistance band exercises to help build strength and endurance Resisting. It’s usually a word grounded in deviance or counter-conformity, but in the world of fitness, resistance isn’t just miles from the above, it’s also exactly what you should be engaging with. But what do I mean by resistance exactly? Let’s say[…]
Trailing running shoes, stability shoes, a specialist running shop… there’s a lot to consider when buying the right running shoes Running shoes should take a good bit of consideration. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to the finer details of that beyond aesthetics. The right running shoe is rather subjective, and that’s[…]
Finding the right running route popular (or unpopular) with other runners Running, for most, can be quite a private affair. Following popular routes that entail busy paths, other runners, lots of pedestrians and traffic can put us off the idea altogether. While some love the passive company, most prefer a discreet route. Running on busy[…]
Running routes aren’t always easy to find, so let’s make our own custom running routes and route planner now We all want to find the best route for our runs. It can be the difference between us smashing targets, breaking boundaries and giving us new direction… or falling off the map entirely and never setting[…]
Wireless headphones, portable sound quality, apple watch connectivity – there are a good few considerations for music and running, let’s break them down Think of your favourite track for a second. Does it draw your focus to a point where nothing else interferes? Does it inspire you, give you energy or motivation? If the answer[…]
Muscle mass is integral to athletic movements, so let’s make sure we identify when you begin to lose muscle mass Our legs are the supportive pillars to the strongest of buildings, or the sails to the fastest of ships. They’re integral to a whole bunch of athletic movements. While having muscular legs is of course[…]