I've worn an Apple iWatch (Model 6) everyday for over 3 years now. As I've mentioned numerous times before, you can't improve what you don't measure. Here are the 6 important metrics from my Apple Watch that you can monitor to ensure your training is at optimal performance (I'm sure Android … [Read more...] about 6 KPIs Your Apple Watch is Telling You
Health & Wellness
Sirtuins: How to Live Past 100 Years Old
What the heck are Sirtuins? Anti-Ageing, or trying to slow down the ageing process, is the holy grail for Masters Athletes. And for most people. Most of us will spend the last 5 years of our lives in disease or sickness. Whether that is at age 60, 70, 80, 90 or even 100 is up to you. It … [Read more...] about Sirtuins: How to Live Past 100 Years Old
Eating Disorders and Athletes
This article is co-written by Jimson Lee & Paul Hoffman In my opinion, the biggest drug issue in College Sports is Alcohol. The second biggest "best kept secret" issue is Eating Disorders. Primarily, athletes (mostly Women, but Men too) trying to lose weight, as well as the general … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders and Athletes
8 Tips to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance
How to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance. Sleep is the cheapest recovery & regeneration tool out there, yet it's so abused. Even I am guilty at times because I am juggling a day job (London UK is very expensive!). So here are 8 tips to help you sleep better, and you'll … [Read more...] about 8 Tips to Sleep Better for Improved Recovery & Performance
Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration – Episode 3
In this video, we have Tom Walsh of Anatomy Gaps present on Autogenic (Parasympathetic) Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration (plus some stretching). Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm … [Read more...] about Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques for Recovery & Regeneration – Episode 3
Microstretching vs PNF vs ELDOA: Live Zoom Chat (Episode 2)
Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm PDT, 9pm UK time, 10pm Central Europe Daylight Time, etc.). This initial run will be for 8 weeks only. This Presentation is 13 minutes, followed by Q&A on the comparison … [Read more...] about Microstretching vs PNF vs ELDOA: Live Zoom Chat (Episode 2)
Recovery, Regeneration, and Microstretching Live Zoom Chat (Episode 1)
Join Richie Mercado, Nikos Apostolopoulos and myself every Wednesdays from 3-4pm CDT starting April 29th. (4pm EDT, 1pm PDT, 9pm UK time, 10pm Central Europe Daylight Time, etc.) While the focus is on Microstretching, anything related to Recovery and Regeneration, sleep, injury prevention, rehab, … [Read more...] about Recovery, Regeneration, and Microstretching Live Zoom Chat (Episode 1)
Vitamin C & Gelatin Supplementation for Sports Performance & Recovery
Back when I was training as an open athlete (1984-93), the only supplement I would take was Vitamin C. It was well researched that Vitamin C could help "reduce the chances of catching a cold", "reduce the effects of cold symptoms when you had a cold", and improve collagen synthesis in muscles and … [Read more...] about Vitamin C & Gelatin Supplementation for Sports Performance & Recovery
Sleep Patterns with the FitBit Alta and FitBit Alta+HR
I wrote about The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns and wanted to shed some insight on the two different models, one with Heart Rate capability, and one without. In December 2017, the difference between the 2 models was about £25 or $30USD. So I decided to wear BOTH … [Read more...] about Sleep Patterns with the FitBit Alta and FitBit Alta+HR
The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns
Let me start with the obvious: Sleep is the cheapest form of Recovery and Regeneration. No pill or food can replace this. And yet, people neglect this. People abuse it. And that means poor performances, increased chances of injury, foggy brains and un-productivity, post-lunch crashing, bad … [Read more...] about The Secret to a Good Night Sleep is Knowing your Sleep Patterns
