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FREE Up and Running Workshop - Recovery and Regeneration at Up and Running - Gosforth High Street

December 7, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm

Get yourself along to a FREE workshop looking at recovery and regeneration.Let's face it - triathletes are great at training but pretty poor at recovering from tough sessions.Not only will you get bang up to date information on how to get the most from your training, you'll get 20% off shoes, clothing and accessories purchased in store on the night (get some Christmas pressies!), FREE digital gait analysis...and ME!!!Last time it was 'standing room only' so call the guys at the shop to book…See More

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Get Strong Before You Take To The Streets

I was recently approached to see if I could help a local reporter get fit for the Great North Run. I was more than happy to help.The mistake that most runners make when they enter this type of event is that they try to prepare by running. They don’t realise that some time spent in the gym getting strong will not only improve their running performance but will also help ward off niggly injuries that have a habit of preventing many fun runners even making it to the starting line.I’ll keep you up…See More

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180 Prinicple - Do The Exact Opposite

The endurance community have an obsession with developing an 'aerobic base' and I'm just not convinced that it is the only way to get the job done. It's time to free your mind and consider just for a minute a world where intensity rules and developing lungs likedustbin liners through slow, steady high volume workouts are a thing of thepast.....I know it's hard to consider but just read this article and take sometime to consider an alternative approach.The principles of periodisation based on…See More

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TRI Fitness Coach commented on TRI Fitness Coach's blog post 'Ice Ice Baby'

Phil, sounds like a sensible plan - remember your body composition will have a huge impact on how well you tolerate the cold water. Got to keep those legs moving - otherwise you get a nice warm barrier of water that builds and that reduces the…

Jun 8, 2010

PC commented on TRI Fitness Coach's blog post 'Ice Ice Baby'

Great article Nick. I've been experimenting and find 10ish mins at 15˚C does the trick. Hence they are more cold water baths rather than ice baths for me. I can't seem to tolerate anything colder - maybe due to body comp? I was certainly…

Jun 8, 2010

Ice Ice Baby

I first used Ice baths with my athletes back in 2001 and I've written about the use of cryotherapy and recovery and regeneration extensively, but it seems that every year the public fascination grows and it's usually fed by images and articles in the popular press.So what is all the fuss about, does it work, and if so how long should you take a dip and just how cold should it be?Here's an overview that looks at some of the latest research to shed light on the use of cryotherapy. You can check…See More

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180 Prinicple - Do The Exact Opposite

The endurance community have an obsession with developing an 'aerobic base' and I'm just not convinced that it is the only way to get the job done. It's time to free your mind and consider

just for a minute a world where intensity rules and developing lungs like

dustbin liners through slow, steady high volume workouts are a thing of the

past.....I know it's hard to consider but just read this article and take some

time to…

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Posted on June 12, 2010 at 7:00am

Get Strong Before You Take To The Streets

I was recently approached to see if I could help a local reporter get fit for the Great North Run. I was more than happy to help.

The mistake that most runners make when they enter this type of event is that they try to prepare by running. They don’t realise that some time spent in the gym getting strong will not only improve their running performance but will also help ward off niggly injuries that have a habit of preventing many fun runners even…

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Posted on June 10, 2010 at 10:37am

Ice Ice Baby

So what is all the fuss about, does it work, and if so how long…

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Posted on June 8, 2010 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Wobbling Around On Balls Is Daft...

If you want to wobble around on a stability ball then join the circus. If however you want to have a strong and stable core then make sure you add this simple and highly effective sequence of exercises to your training programme.

Leave the balancing on balls for coco the…

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Posted on June 4, 2010 at 8:00am

Crunches are a waste of time....

Find out how to effectively train your core. Forget about doing hundereds of crunches and take some advice from leading strength coach, Duncan…

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At 9:37am on February 10, 2010, Richard Dodgson said…: Thanks a lot Nick, that's really useful.

At 7:34am on February 10, 2010, TRI Fitness Coach said…: Hi Richard,

To be honest the stability ball crunch is not an exercise that I would recommend, in fact I rarely programme any flexion patterns (sit ups, crunches etc) as they are largely a waste of time) rare that we actually perform this movement during sport (especially triathlon) and can be potentially problematic.

The key to developing a strong and stable core for triathlon is to make sure you work on 'stablilty' first - ability to resist unwanted movement and stabilise the torso so that you can effectively transfer for through the body without any 'leakage' of energy. I use a simple series of movements that I refer to as a 4-Point Stabilisation Series
" target="_blank"> It's also worth watching this clip where myself and my colleague explain how to condition the 'core'

At 1:57pm on February 9, 2010, Richard Dodgson said…: Hi Nick, could you post something on how to do a simple 'crunch' using a fit ball. I have benn trying to do some at home, but it feels like I am putting a lot of stress on my back.
Cheers
Richard

At 11:25am on January 19, 2009, Jules F said…: Hi Nick,
Thanks, if you could just leave it behind the desk i'll collect it Wed. Do you know price it is so i can bring the correct money.
Cheers
Jules

At 7:57am on January 19, 2009, Jules F said…: Morning Nick
Hope you're well.
Phil informs me that the Genr8 is at the gym, i would like to call on Wednesday 21st between 2.30 - 3.30pm to collect it. Would this be convienent for you?
Cheers
Jules

At 7:20am on December 12, 2008, Jules F said…: Hi
Yep, pleased to say i've fully recovered,been running and swimming, foam roller has arrived oh.... the pain!
Ashamed to say that my bike has not been washed or hub replaced - tonights job.I'll have a look at the Smart Fitness when I get back from my hols.
Cheers

At 8:41pm on November 20, 2008, JB said…: Up Kielder on Saturday morning if you're not working Nick and can get a pass out!

At 7:11pm on November 1, 2008, Tracey Sample said…: Thanks Nick, I'll be in touch

At 11:25am on October 14, 2008, Phil Smith said…: nice photo!! looking focused. I did a session in the gym this morning, back into the swing of things now, i want to get lifitng some big weights, you might have laughed at my high pulls though!!

At 10:32pm on October 13, 2008, David Beharall said…: We are having a few issues on the image uploading front but are working on them.

For now just re-size your image down to a square (175x175 pixles) that should look better but if not i'll get Tom to email you through one tomorrow that will work.