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A HYBRID ATHLETE TRAINING PROGRAM - GP WORKOUTS

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  Hybrid Athlete training  is essentially training across multiple disciplines to improve all-round performance. Whilst a powerlifter might steer clear of steady-state cardio, and a marathon runner may flinch at the idea of a heavy bench session, hybrid athletes use a blend of training styles, with the aim of improving at all of them. If you want to be able to take on a variety of challenges and improve overall fitness, inside and outside the gym, hybrid training could be for you. 5 ELEMENTS OF A HYBRID ATHLETE TRAINING PROGRAM So where do you start? Part of the beauty of  hybrid training  is that it’s flexible – there’s no set rules or regulations. However, we’ve come up with our own list of elements that we believe most commonly make up a hybrid training program. 1. STRENGTH TRAINING Strength training is an important element of a hybrid athlete training program, helping to build overall strength and muscle mass. We suggest including a mixture of  compoun...

CrossFit Explained.

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  Crossfit is a fitness program that produces measurable outcomes through lifestyle changes, centrered on training and nutrition. Workouts consist of constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements, and are most fun and effective. A CrossFit class is a one-hour session led by a certified coach. While every gym or home has its own setup and each class consists of different movements, a typical class looks like: Whiteboard Brief & Class Introduction  — To start, you will gather in front of a whiteboard where your coach will walk you through the workout, the movements, and ideas for scaling. Warm-up  — Coach will take the class through a warm-up to prepare you for the rest of class. Skill practice  — After the warm up, Coach leads the class through a skill practice, which is typically related to the movements in that days’ workout. Workout  — Once everyone’s ready, Coach will start the clock and the entire cl...

Duathlon Race Training Guide

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Discover everything you need to know about duathlon, From the typical race distances to training tips, our introduction to duathlon will get you started on your run-bike-run journey. What is a Duathlon Race Exactly? Duathlon is a multisport event for athletes of all abilities. It’s similar to triathlon in that there are three legs of the event. Unlike triathlon, there are only two disciplines are involved. While triathlon is a swim-bike-run event, a duathlon is a run-bike-run event. Like triathlon, the time spent transitioning between the disciplines contributes to the overall race time and there are plenty of different race distances on offer. Duathlon distances How long is a duathlon? Just like triathlon, there are several distances on offer ranging from super sprint to long distance. Particularly at local events and off road duathlon races, you’ll find that duathlon distances are not rigidly set – making it easy to find an event that suits your ability-level. Super sprint RUN 2...

All Types Of Running, Explained.

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Regardless of your favorite race distance or the distance you usually train for, most training programs for runners incorporate a variety of types of running workouts. Understanding the different types of running workouts is not just an exercise in building your vernacular as a running nerd it also is highly valuable for grasping the purpose and goals behind each workout, which can help you set your intentions for each type of run on your training plan to reap the maximum benefits from the work you put in. The result? Better Fitness, reduce risk of injury, and faster race times. Recovery Run A recovery run is a relatively short run performed at an easy pace. Recovery runs serve to add a little mileage to a runner’s training without taking away from performance in the harder, more important workouts that precede and follow them. Recovery runs are best done as the next run after a hard workout such as an interval run. Do your recovery runs as slowly as necessary to feel relatively comfor...

PROTEIN : Know the difference

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Protein is an essential macronutrient, but not all food sources of protein are created equal, and you may not need as much as you think. Learn the basics about protein and shaping your diet with healthy protein foods. Protein is found throughout the body—in muscle, bone, skin, hair, and virtually every other body part or tissue. It makes up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. At least 10,000 different proteins make you what you are and keep you that way. Protein provides our body with the essential amino acids that are vital for proper functioning and cell growth. However, there is a difference between protein from protein supplements v/s natural sources. How much daily protein intake is required for the body? One should always know that the daily protein requirement varies from person to person and depends on factors such as gender, weight, age and the level of workout. For adults, the daily protein intake ranges between...

Walking for Weight Loss

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To lose weight, aim to walk at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Regular walking offers many potential health benefits, including weight loss. It is also one of the easiest and most cost effective forms of exercise a person can do. Many people can walk regularly and reap the benefits of being more active. Walking is already part of your day, and turning it into a form of exercise that helps with weight management doesn’t have to be complicated. You can even break up your walks into 10-minute increments if time is limited. All bouts of activity count toward helping you reach your fitness goals; even something as small as walking up one flight of stairs instead of using the elevator provides benefits.   Use a walking app or fitness tracker to monitor your progress. This can help you hit your walking goals, whether you’re aiming for 10,000 steps or 60 minutes a day. Walking uphill To help increase calorie burn, a person should walk uphill regularly. A person should aim to walk u...

CALISTHENICS - The Ultimate Bodyweight Exercises

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  Running makes you leaner. but the fact that there is Calisthenics help you tone as well. CALISTHENICS -  basically, it’s a fancy word for body weight based exercises or movements.  Calisthenics earns its name as it is effective both for asethetic development as well as building strength. It combines stength and conditioning training, while also borrowing movements from gymnastics and acrobatics , sometimes using euqipments like bars and rings. First developed by anicent Greek armies, calisthenics is popular with modern day soldiers. The main goal of calisthenics is to improve your muscle and aerobic endurace. It helps both the strength and hypertrophy of muscles, if you are more concerned about the aestheic aspects of working out. Calisthenics also improves cardiovascular fitness, which is associated with long term benefits. Calisthenics has also been shown to improve posture, strength and fat loss, even in those just starting out, benefiting physical fitness and well...