Tracking My Fitness As I Age (35 to 37 years old)
I’ve always had an interest in tracking performance over time so this project really excites me. I sat down and went through a huge list […]
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Estimating VO2 Max with a One Mile Walk
VO2 max is a measure of the maximal volume of oxygen your body can use and it’s a good indicator of cardiovascular fitness. A true […]
How To Measure VO2 max in 3 Minutes
VO2 max is a measure of the maximal volume of oxygen your body can use and it’s a good indicator of cardiovascular fitness. A true […]
How To Measure Resting Heart Rate
Your Resting Heart Rate, sometimes abbreviated RHR, is the number of times your heart needs to beat in 60 seconds at rest. A lower resting […]
How To Measure Lung Function
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is an important measure for determining respiratory health. The test is simple and can be done at home, with devices costing […]
Powerbreathe Review (6 Week Experiment)
I own what is now called the “Powerbreathe Classic” but when I purchased it 12 years ago it was the only version they sold. After […]
Pre-Season Fitness Training For Soccer
This is a modified version of an existing program to make it more suitable for soccer. The template I’m using is Westside For Skinny Bastards […]
How I Improved My 2000m Indoor Rowing Time In 8 Weeks
Selecting a Program I started by researching online for training programs designed to improve my 2000m rowing time. The first articles I found pointed me […]
Couch To 5k – A Beginner Running Program
If you need a Beginner Running Program, this popular routine known as “Couch to 5k” is perfect. It starts off with interval running, meaning you […]
Daily Squats Challenge [February]
Welcome to our Monthly Challenges Did you know you subconsciously work harder when there’s an end date to your goals? The shorter time frame keeps […]
Low Carb Performance – Book Review
For those of you who have heard of the Ketogenic Diet, this is a great book. The diet involves reducing your carbohydrate intake to the […]