The art of breathing

November 29, 2021 Metrifit

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Each of us has the ability to tap into our innate function – the breath – to increase energy and...

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How the body uses energy

September 13, 2021 Metrifit

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The first law of thermodynamics is known as the ‘Law of Conservation of Energy’ and it states that energy cannot...

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The Sky is the Limit – Altitude Training

January 30, 2020 Metrifit

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Everything can be just that little bit harder at altitude. Yet athletes all across the globe voluntarily subject themselves to...

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A look at recovery techniques for the athlete

October 3, 2019 Metrifit

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When dealing with athletic performance there is often a primary focus on training but rest and recovery although often overlooked...

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Tips to help you start an exercise program

October 31, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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In last week’s blog we looked at research that indicates how taking a small amount of exercise on a weekly...

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Exercise helps reduce the risk of depression

October 26, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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World Mental Health Day on October 10 was used to raise awareness of mental health issues across the globe and...

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Why it’s hard to stay active after competition ends

May 11, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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There are many reasons why people take up exercise including keeping fit, losing weight, relieving stress, along with the social...

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Fuel your body to reach peak performance level

November 13, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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No matter how well an athlete is prepared in terms of their training regime, they will never be able to...

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Sport plays vital role in tackling childhood obesity

September 25, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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It is widely accepted that childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly serious issue across the globe and one that has...

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Dropout in youth Sport

December 10, 2014 Ronan McGann

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The term “dropout” is used quite frequently in relation to youth sports. It is a word that brings to mind...

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Athlete Recovery Part 1: Keep on Rolling!

October 14, 2014 Ronan McGann

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In an ideal sporting world, it would be great to have a personal masseuse on tap 24/7 to give a...

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Mobile Phone Technology in Sport

July 3, 2014 Ronan McGann

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Sport at every level (elite, professional, amateur, recreational, etc.) is constantly evolving. With this, so is the evolution of technology...

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Roadblocks to Athlete Monitoring

May 26, 2014 Ronan McGann

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In some of our previous blogs, we have detailed some of the benefits of athlete monitoring and how it can...

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Breaking Bones

May 13, 2014 Ronan McGann

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Following on from our earlier article on ACL injuries in sport, bone fractures in sport is a common and unfortunate...

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Nutrition for Athletes

March 20, 2014 Ronan McGann

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Top level athletes and players train and compete multiple times per week, and even sometimes per day. For this, the...

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Resting Heart Rate (RHR) – How important can it be?

February 10, 2014 Ronan McGann

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Sport Scientists, physiologists, fitness coaches, strength and conditioning professionals are all employed to try and assess and improve athlete’s...

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The Power Of Moving To The Beat

November 8, 2013 Dan Peterson

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If you visit any gym, weight room or running track, you are sure to see the same critical training device...

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Exercise Boosts Kids’ Brains

September 25, 2013 Dan Peterson

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Ask a group of grade school students to name their favorite class and the overwhelming and immediate response is “recess!”...

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