Mitochondrial adaptations to endurance training – Zac van Heerden
Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of our cells and one goal of endurance training has always been to increase their biogenesis. To bring us up-to-date with the amazing adaptability of these special organelles, especially within a training perspective, exercise physiologist Zac van Heerden takes us on a fascinating journey of enquiry. Mitochondria are the […]
The functionality of energy – Ian Craig
Rather than thinking of energy in terms of macronutrient contributions, let’s understand more about how it is made. Ian Craig unearths three important areas of functional energy provision. Energy is the cornerstone of every good athlete’s armoury: having vibrant energy means coping with tough training sessions and racing with passion; to be without high energy […]