“I’m old” is the common refrain for why we get worse at athletics as we age. But here’s what’s really happening in the body through the years to make world-class performance less possible. The ‘sweet-spot’ age In most sports, there is an
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During Covid 19, Coronavirus outbreak more and more of us are forced to workout in our homes, so I have put together a collection of circuits that I have given to my athletes to help keep them healthy, strong and powerful during
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Ever watch the Olympics or fellow Masters Athletes and think wow they run so fast and make it look so easy? Well so do I, but the truth is, they all work hard every day to improve their ability. No matter what
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What is Periodisation, How should I programme my training?  Are these some of the questions you have about your training year.  If so then the information below is exactly what you’re looking for. The below was produced by S&C Legend,Anthony Turner MSc,
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We have taken a look before about detraining from time off such as end of seasons break and we have briefly looked at how long does it take for training to take effect or see the benefit of a session, here we
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The physiological concept of anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) is a relatively new concept to middle distance running.  ASR is defined as the difference between an athlete’s absolute maximum velocity and their maximum aerobic speed (vVO2 max). The anaerobic/aerobic energy system contribution percentages
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We all know too well that we must look after ourselves, over the past 10 years some trends have become dominant in culture and are more forward as we enter 2020 and the coming years, will these effect us as Masters Athletes?
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As an ageing athlete the all too familiar weight gain of middle age beckons and for some of my friends is in full swing.  Back in 2018 prior to the World Masters Athletics Championships in Malaga, I had suffered an injury after
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