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Category Archives: Training
Fatigue Management for Optimal Performance
At the elite level of human performance metrics, training load and fatigue management become the difference between winning and a dreaded second place. Keeping track of all this information can be tough. Your COROS device will help keep you on track and ready for your next PR! Fatigue Fatigue, on the physiological level, is theContinueContinue reading “Fatigue Management for Optimal Performance”
Chasing State Championships: COROS Training Hub Race Analysis
Written by: Coach Derek Dalzell Whether you’re a high school athlete, or long past your glory days, winning a state championship is what legends are made of. It’s the highest level of success any high school athlete can achieve. With such a high goal in mind, it’s critical that athletes monitor their training to getContinueContinue reading “Chasing State Championships: COROS Training Hub Race Analysis”
Running Environments and Training-Related Factors
Running is a popular sport among multiple populations of people. Like other sports, there are several factors that have the potential to impact performance and the incident of injury while running. Examples of these factors include personal-related, training-related, and health-related factors.1 There are also several types of running surfaces to consider. Common surfaces consists ofContinueContinue reading “Running Environments and Training-Related Factors”
Strength Training Adaptations & Programming
Overview In order to maximize your strength training program, and subsequent running performance, it is important to take into account the overall layout of your program. In general athletes should consider a few things prior to beginning a strength training program, including: Strength training age & experienceStrength training goals in relation to your running goalsContinueContinue reading “Strength Training Adaptations & Programming”
Active Calories vs. RMR
Active Calories On your COROS app dashboard you can see active calories burned throughout the day. This does not take into consideration what you burn throughout the day just to stay alive. This is the amount of intentional activity throughout the day and what your body has utilized as far as energy. Active calories areContinueContinue reading “Active Calories vs. RMR”
Energy Balance and Performance
Nutrition plays a vital role within our daily lives and performance. The type, amount, and timing of our food intake all have the potential to influence performance outcomes. Before we can dive into these aspects, it’s important to first understand energy balance and what macronutrients are. Energy Balance Active Energy Expenditure to Monitor Energy BalanceContinueContinue reading “Energy Balance and Performance”
Multiple Peaks: Perform Now and Later
Elite level athletes and weekend warriors alike have to plan to perform at their highest level multiple times throughout the year. For the weekend warrior this might be two big events per season. For an elite level athlete this could be events like the Olympics and World Championships happening just a few months apart. AthletesContinueContinue reading “Multiple Peaks: Perform Now and Later”
Psychological Responses During Injury Recovery
When injuries occur, several factors can influence the rehabilitation process and ultimately return to activity. It’s no secret that the physical aspect of injury recovery is important. This aspect is typically what most people think of during the injury recovery process. Another important component, that may get overlooked, is the psychological aspect of recovery. It’sContinueContinue reading “Psychological Responses During Injury Recovery”
Strength Training Overview For Runners
Strength training for runners is important for many aspects related to performance, health, and injury prevention. Two misconceptions with resistance training for runners are a decrease in running-specific performance, and the detrimental effect of increasing muscle mass. Thus, strength training is commonly neglected in a runners overall comprehensive performance program. Depending on what level ofContinueContinue reading “Strength Training Overview For Runners”