This is Part 11 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA Performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof USA’s Dan Pfaff, now with UKA Pierre-Jean … [Read more...] about Interview with Mladen Jovanovic: 5 Questions
Heart Rate Variability
Interview with Tapani Keränen: 5 Questions
This is Part 10 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA Performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof USA’s Dan Pfaff, now with UKA Pierre-Jean … [Read more...] about Interview with Tapani Keränen: 5 Questions
How Long to Take a Break: Guidelines for Taking Time off
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question: I am taking a … [Read more...] about How Long to Take a Break: Guidelines for Taking Time off
Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
This is Part 9 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA Performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof USA’s Dan Pfaff, now with UKA … [Read more...] about Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
Monitoring Football-Sprinters, and Transitioning to Masters Competition
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question: I know HRV is … [Read more...] about Monitoring Football-Sprinters, and Transitioning to Masters Competition
Overtraining is like Radiation when you Test Positive
This article is a continuation of Ben Johnson’s 10 Day Taper Before a Major Competition The timing of the article is perfect as we are leading to the final week before the Olympic Trials for most countries (USA, Canada, Jamaica and UK). Those who work (or worked) in a laboratory with … [Read more...] about Overtraining is like Radiation when you Test Positive
Making the Comeback: Injuries, Illness, and Time Off
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question: I have … [Read more...] about Making the Comeback: Injuries, Illness, and Time Off
Tapering and Peaking for the Big Meet
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question 1: I coach a … [Read more...] about Tapering and Peaking for the Big Meet
The 10 Percent Rule in Volume and Intensity
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question 1- My training log … [Read more...] about The 10 Percent Rule in Volume and Intensity
Heart Rate Variability (HRV), The Warm-up, Cryosaunas and Recovery
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If you have a general question or a specific question on how to use ithlete you can email ithlete.support@myithlete.com. Question 1: I seem to struggle … [Read more...] about Heart Rate Variability (HRV), The Warm-up, Cryosaunas and Recovery









