OK, you’ve made it to the start of week 3, not much should change now. In the next 2 weeks you are going to increase your training slightly and you are going to assess what you have done the last 2 weeks. You will need to ask yourself the questions: Have you warmed up … [Read more...]
How to take your pulse – keeping your finger on the beat
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The best thing any person exercising can do is monitor their pulse. Your pulse is a great source of information, often warning you when your body needs to take things easy. It is also a valuable source when training. As this is the beginners section, we shall not go too deeply … [Read more...]
Omega Fatty Acids – a Hype or Help?
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yogurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging. What is the sudden big deal with Omegas? Are … [Read more...]
Essential minerals
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to ‘essential minerals’. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the minerals your body needs. Time-to- Run – Contributor Cynthia Hayward How to keep your body’s engine in tip top form No athlete, be they Michael Johnson or Joe Plod, can survive for long without a … [Read more...]
Infections – Upper Respiratory
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Infections The word ‘cold’ is used in everyday terms to cover a variety of respiratory infections. The common cold is the most prevalent of all communicable diseases. It is referred to as an upper respiratory infection. There are more than 100 different rhinoviruses … [Read more...]
Southgate Exceeds and other news
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
NEW ZEALAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS T & F CHAMPIONSHIPS Newtown Park Stadium, Wellington – 10/11 December 2011 Highlights from day one were a record breaking pole vault by Nicholas Southgate who cleared 4.90m, to add 40cm to Paul Gibbon’s 1989 record and Julia Ratcliffe who … [Read more...]
Omega Fatty Acids – What are Omega fatty acids?
December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
here are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part of the so-called “omega” grouping. Linoleic acid is one of the omega-6 fat family, and alpha-linolenic acid is a member of the omega-3 fat family. Both of these fats are PUFAs, and have … [Read more...]
Gill improves shot put record
December 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
Jacko Gill improves on his New Zealand senior shot put record – qualifies for London Olympic Games Sixteen year old shot putter Jacko Gill set a new National Record and surpassed the London Olympic Games selection standard with a throw of 20.38m at Sovereign Stadium's North … [Read more...]
Bing returns to competition and other news
November 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
AUCKLAND. Athletics, Mt Smart Stadium – 26 November 2011 National youth heptathlon record holder Portia Bing made a successful return to competition following an injury with two sprint victories. Bing won the 100m in a wind assisted 12.29s (+4.4) followed by a clocking of 57.85s … [Read more...]
Kiwis no match for Kenyans
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand finished eleventh in the Chiba Ekiden Relay in Japan overnight. The event is raced over the marathon distance of 42.2km in six stages with each team having three men and three women. US based Hugo Beamish had New Zealand ninth after the first 5km in 14m 23s. … [Read more...]
