Sports Performance

Even though I have been teaching the art of swimming to children, teens, and adults for over 30 years, I still derive enormous satisfaction from seeing the look of enlightenment when one of my athletes accomplishes something in swimming that...

When you reach the 30-year mark as a coach, you compile a list of most asked questions. Some of my greatest hits include, how often should I workout each week if I want to lose weight, and if I start...

Often runners feel great during a hard workout, take the next run easy, perhaps a second run easy, and then attempt another hard workout. For this second hard run, though, they feel less crisp, not as light on their feet,...

Whether you’re looking to save money on fuel costs or improve your levels of physical fitness, cycling to work is a great way to go. That’s why in this article, we’ll take a look at: How cycling saves you moneyThe...

You may have heard coaches and athletes talk about their VO2 MAX. Everything you need to know about this unique measurement is down below. Read on for more information. What is VO2 MAX? This is a measurement of the maximum...

There’s no wrong way to run. There are, however, ways to run that may be doing more harm than good. While running hosts numerous benefits—like improved metabolism, productivity, and sleep—overexerting yourself, skipping your warm up or cool down, or running...

Do you have a big goal you are working toward? Maybe one that has been on your mind for a while and one that will take change, determination, training, sacrifice, and a lot of work? The first step in accomplishing...

I have been an endurance athlete for as long as I can remember. The principles behind endurance helped me fuel ultraruns on five continents, climbs up several of the world's tallest mountains, swims across oceans, treks down jungle paths, and...

Whether you work out in the morning or the evening probably depends on your schedule and what you feel works best for you. Ultimately, there’s no real answer to what time of day is best for working out, because everyone...

Whether you are training to join the military, currently active duty, or just want to run faster for competitive events, there are more ways to getting better at running than “just running”.  Sure, you should be running, but you will...