UP SEMLI study makes endurance sports safer for participants
A first-of-its-kind local study has led to a 64% reduction in life-threatening medical emergencies encountered during marathons and other major endurance events, while other medical
Connect your run with Under Armour
Runners now have a new way to collect and analyse their run data following the local launch of Under Armour's Connected Fitness range. Under Armour’s
From the township to tackling Attakwas Extreme
Patrick Liwonde was among the 1,000 extremist mountain bikers who lined up for South Africa’s toughest one-day mountain bike race on Saturday, 19 January 2019.
Hey, runners, you need microgreens in your diet!
Training for a marathon or ultra-marathon? You’ll want to include microgreens in your diet. Here’s why. A large amount of calories are needed when you
The right group dynamics can nurture performance
Your parents probably warned you as a teenager about carefully considering who you choose to associate with, but you probably never thought that advice also
Is crash training the key to unlocking super-sized performance gains?
The concept of crash training may sound extreme, or even detrimental, and when implemented incorrectly it certainly can be, but with the correct protocol it
Sweat science: How conventional thinking around optimal hydration is shifting
Drink 3 litres of water a day and an extra 500ml for every 20 minutes of strenuous exercise. For decades that has been the broad
How to conquer the dreaded muscle cramp
Few physiological phenomena are as common among endurance athletes, yet are as misunderstood, as muscle cramps. More specifically, the main cause (or causes) of exercise-associated
Master the marathon: Your guide to completing your first marathon
The marathon – a 42.2km running event that dates back some 2,500 years – often seems like a bridge too far for the majority of
5 ways you’re fast-tracking injury
We all want to push our boundaries and achieve our performance-oriented goals, but at what cost? When it comes to training, there are established guidelines
5 signs that you need to dial it down
The best gains in sporting performance are realised when an athlete adheres to a well planned and properly periodised training program with consistency and commitment.
Beat the summer heat
As cool spring breezes turn to blistering summer heat, many of us will be tempted to head outdoors for some exercise and a possible break
