Hey guys! I hope everyone is riding safely and has been having loads of fun! A lot has happened in my life since I have last written to you guys. I have won another SA champs title which I am super stoked about, my twin daughters have been born and […]
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ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD
Words By Sports Science Institute of South Africa The Anaerobic Threshold (AT) is the exertion level between aerobic and anaerobic training and is a useful measure for deciding exercise intensity for training and racing in endurance sports. Here is what we know: The anaerobic or lactate threshold was long recognised as the […]
THAT’S A WRAP
Hey guys! So good to be able to write to you guys again! Well, that’s a wrap for my racing season in Europe. I had such a good time with my team racing the world cups this year, but it has been a tough season with the level being so […]
SCAPULA STABILISATION
Pilates is something all cyclists can benefit from. SSISA Biokineticist Olivia Bloomer tackles the key exercises that we should be doing on a regular basis. This series is just a sample of the benefits of Pilates for cyclists and is all the more reason to sign up for a class at SSISA or join them with […]
KATE’S COLUMN: RECOVERY & NUTRITION
I would like to share with you some of my nutrition and recovery tips. Even if you don’t race but just ride for fun you can keep reading because you still need to fuel your body and recover. When we train hard or race our bodies need to recover. Here […]
FLYING THROUGH EUROPE
Hey guys! Super good to be back here. A lot has been happening since I last wrote to you guys, and I am super happy to share it all with you guys here. Basically I got back to SA after 8 weeks of racing in Europe with my team. In […]
PILATES FOR CYCLISTS PART 3: GLUTE ACTIVATION – THE CLAM
Words: Olivia Bloomer SSISA While the Glute Max is out powerhouse, we also need to focus on activating our Glute Medius, a smaller muscle on the outside of the hip. This muscle plays a major role in stabilizing the pelvis. A cyclist with a weak glute med will typically be […]
KNOW YOUR CYCLE
Words: Kate Slegrova This is a ladies column and so we need to talk about this – Your monthly cycle! And I don’t mean cycling now. Well cycling and your monthly cycle. HOW TO TRAIN AROUND YOUR CYCLE? There is a time in a month when you feel strong and […]
FORGET THE OPINIONS – LISTEN TO SCIENCE
As we know, the so-called fitness industry is awash with new businesses and apps offering an array of products based on what’s currently in vogue. However, chasing trends for trends’ sake, is not only counterproductive, it is also reckless – at the very least because it goes against the very […]
TRAILS: BEAVERLAC MTB ROUTE
Words and Images by: Jacques Marais The Winterhoek Mountains – situated within the breathtaking Berg Rivier Tourism Region, close to Porterville – is fast becoming an adventure MTB destination of note. Local Buzz: Tucked away high within the remote Winterhoek peaks above Porterville in the Cape, Beaverlac boasts an outstanding […]