This is Part 2 of the Cool Down on trying to improve recovery & regeneration. Part 1 can be found here. I briefly mentioned Autogenic/Parasympathetic Breathing Techniques from our Zoom Pandemic series of 2020. Well worth a listen on my Youtube channel. I also wrote about Deep Breathing … [Read more...] about Cool Down Part 2: How to End Every Workout for Best Improvement & Recovery
Injury Prevention
Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
How important is the cool down after your workout? or race? I wrote about the importance of the warm up earlier. Nowadays, for me, it's the long walk to the weight room or locker room that will suffice. That is, after I drink my post workout protein shake. If I race a 400m, I'll just jog 1 … [Read more...] about Do you Really Need to Cool Down after a Race or Workout?
Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
My “magic warm-up” is a near all-out 150m 20 minutes before racing, say 95-97% top speed. Just make sure you have the timing of the race correct! Or, heaven forbid, they move your race to an earlier start time. The warm-up is a very simple concept. You do whatever you have do, to be 100% ready … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff on the Land-Based Warm Up (Part 9 for Sprinters)
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
Jana Pittman – 400mH World Champion, Bobsleigh, and now Doctor
If you followed my Blog, Facebook, or Twitter channel, you'll notice a recurring theme... I care about the Athlete's higher education goals and their track performances. Sometimes, even more so. Why? Because unless you are Usain Bolt, you will make more money in your Professional career than … [Read more...] about Jana Pittman – 400mH World Champion, Bobsleigh, and now Doctor
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)
Dan Pfaff: Live in Australia – Fastrack400 [Part 2]
>> Click here for Part 1 I want to thank Mike Hurst who took the time to film this incredible session with Dan Pfaff. If you remember 3 years ago, here is the Interview with Dan Pfaff with Mike Hurst podcast, where Dan held several half-day seminars and workshops touring Australia. Click … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff: Live in Australia – Fastrack400 [Part 2]
Neural Recovery Circuits (Part 2): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters & Distance Runners
>> This article was written by Jim Hiserman, author of the latest book Developing Distance Runners: Integrating Neural & Metabolic Training Methods >> Click here for Neural Training Circuits (Part 1): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters and Distance Runners Introducing Neural Recovery … [Read more...] about Neural Recovery Circuits (Part 2): Valuable Training Tool for Sprinters & Distance Runners
