by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 20, 2012 | Sports Training
I have always been a low tech exerciser and competitor. In my sports training I have mainly used heart rate and time as measures of my effort and intensity. There are several reasons for my choice. First, learning new technology can be frustrating. I...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 6, 2012 | Sports Training
Protein seems to be the most misunderstood of the food nutrients. And it is no wonder with the popularity of high protein diets, protein powders, bars, and so on. Since I am not a dietitian I will share some of the sound advice offered by sports nutritionist and...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 1, 2012 | Sports Training
You’ve heard you should do interval training but how and more importantly why? Intervals are an important training technique because you can push your body harder for shorter periods of time than for a long duration. Challenging your body to go beyond the...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 17, 2012 | Sports Training
“One of the hardest things to deal with at the international level of competition is the pressure I feel just before it is time to go!” – Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Olympic athletes have the ultimate pressure to perform with an entire country...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 3, 2012 | Sports Training
It’s Saturday morning, the group ride leaves in an hour – should you join the bunch or go it alone? Ask yourself the following three questions to make the best decision. 1. What type of workout do I want and need today? Whenever a group of athletes come...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 11, 2012 | Sports Training
The century ride is when you can cash in on all your bike hours in one long effort. All the training miles you’ve done, however, won’t replace a smart eating plan for the event. A successful 100 mile ride is dependent on maintaining your energy level over...
