Stress is a word thrown about now in a very negative manner nowadays. Many try to avoid stress at all costs because of the negative consequences of chronic stress, but what may not be understood, is that we need stress. According to Hans Selye (1956), we must undergo a stress stimulus, to improve our ability …
Why we need stress to get better. It’s G.A.S. really. Read More »
While undertaking a sporting activity seems like a simple process, what’s going on “under the hood” is anything but! Our bodies use a diverse number of pathways to deliver energy to the working muscle to make us pedal harder, run up that steep incline or make that last sprint for the line. These pathways can …
As macronutrients and micronutrients rank quite highly in the nutrition hierarchy of importance, understanding the difference between the two and the roles that they play can help you to establish good nutritional habits. What are Macronutrients? As you may have guessed, macronutrients are nutritional compounds that we need in quite large quantities. Unlike micronutrients, …
You are what you eat. The importance of macro and micronutrients. Read More »
The area of psychology has become increasingly popular in recent years, most notably with regard to the area of performance. In sport, typically four key hypothetical aspects of performance are denoted (see figure 1.1): Physical Technical Tactical Psychological 1.1 Four Aspects of Performance In reviewing the above four areas of performance, physical aspects are …
The elements of Athletic Performance and the impact of Psychology. Read More »
