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Putting together a plan to return to sport post-COVID can be a challenging experience, especially with the desire to avoid “long COVID”.
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Back in 2016 I wrote a very opinionated piece about Why I DON’T like Optical HR Monitors. Four years ago is a lifetime in the sports tech world. This is an updated feature about them.
When it comes to recording reliable Heart Rate (HR) data, the best way to do so is with a strap around the chest. That is after all where the heart is in the body. But I realise that not everyone particularly females, like wearing a HR strap. The strap gets in the way and can be uncomfortable with a bra, or just annoying being around the chest.
View More The Down Side To Optical HR Monitors
In a few weeks time I’m going to be travelling to Toronto as part of the coaching staff for the NZ Invictus Games team. I…
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Your Resting Heart Rate (HR) is a qwik insight into how well you are recovering from your training. It needs to be kept in perspective…
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I’m going to tell you a story about Mick* (not their real name). He is a hard working athlete preparing for an Ironman race. He…
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I recently had the privilege of meeting Professor Gary Hermansson – Sports Psychologist for the NZ Olympic and Commonwealth Games teams since 1998 (that is…
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Yoga is a great activity that provides a range of benefits to athletes and non-athletes alike. 1. Enhances Your Flexibility Improved flexibility equals improved range…
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I’ve been meaning to write about this for a wee while. I’ll be up front: I DO NOT LIKE OPTICAL HR MONITORS.
View More Why I DON’T like Optical HR MonitorsIf you have a question you would like me to answer, click on this link here. This is a response to a question from a…
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