LET’S TALK ABOUT MCT Menstrual cycle tracking is an important component of female athlete training, performance, recovery, and general wellbeing. Hormone changes during a female’s menstrual cycle can impact their energy, mood, and increase their injury risk, along with their overall ability to train, compete and perform. The menstrual cycle tracking feature on Actimet […]
With the return of sport hopefully not too far away, the reality facing a lot of coaches and athletes might be the temptation to make up for lost time when it comes to training. In this post, the reasons why this might not be the best thing to do will be highlighted along with some […]
So, what is wellness? Wellness has been defined as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” by The World Health Organization. Wellness is multidimensional, meaning it has many different aspects and includes more than just ones physical health. These different dimensions include physical, emotional, […]
In last week’s post, the acute chronic workload ratio (ACWR) was mentioned as a method of monitoring training load. What is the ACWR? In simple terms, the ACWR describes the relationship between your current training load and the training load you are prepared for. Your current training load is described as your acute workload, otherwise […]
Pre-season training is in full swing, and although we don’t know when exactly the season will start, this is the perfect opportunity to use our time wisely and ensure we are fighting fit for when things kick off again!
