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Are you getting enough Vitamin D? Why do you need it and how much are we talking?
25 Jun

Are you getting enough Vitamin D? Why do you need it and how much are we talking?

25th June 2020 Read More

Are you getting enough Vitamin D? Why do you need it and how much are we talking?

By Jason Fligg

Introduction – What is vitamin D? Where does it come from? Why is it important? The body of literature regarding Vitamin D intake for athletes has progressed quite a bit over the last decade, with a good chunk of it demonstrating positive links to immune function, protein synthesis and regulation and function of skeletal tissue. …

Putting the pro into procrastination: Why do I put off my training sessions and how can I stop that?
2 Jun

Putting the pro into procrastination: Why do I put off my training sessions and how can I stop that?

2nd June 2020 Read More

Putting the pro into procrastination: Why do I put off my training sessions and how can I stop that?

By Nicky Roger

Putting things off is something we all do. I even defer things I WANT to do. Even if you enjoy training you can find yourself making all sorts of excuses for not doing it. You put a load of washing on, or faff with a playlist for too long, or potter about waiting for when …

Nicky Roger – The Mind Coach
29 May

Nicky Roger – The Mind Coach

29th May 2020 Read More

Nicky Roger – The Mind Coach

By Nicky Roger

About me I’m a keen athlete and passionate about helping others improve in their chosen sport. I am a qualified Run Leader, Level 1 Tri Coach and a qualified Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner (NLP) as well as a qualified NLP Sports Practitioner.  In 2012 I discovered triathlon and never looked back. I was hooked. My first …

Send help – Why am I eating everything in sight after my training sessions?!
14 May

Send help – Why am I eating everything in sight after my training sessions?!

14th May 2020 Read More

Send help – Why am I eating everything in sight after my training sessions?!

By Jason Fligg

I have recently been asked this by so many cyclists. They complain that when they finish a time trial, sportive or epic Zwift session, they want to immediately head to the kitchen and eat everything in sight. And most of the time, they do. If this is you, you are probably asking: what do I …

Jason Fligg Performance Nutrition
13 May

Jason Fligg Performance Nutrition

13th May 2020 Read More

Jason Fligg Performance Nutrition

By Jason Fligg

A bit about me. I graduated with a Masters in Sport & Exercise Nutrition in 2015. Soon after, I became a registered performance nutritionist (MSc, SENr Grad). Since founding Jason Fligg Sport & Exercise Performance in 2016, I have worked with a range of athletes, at an elite and amateur level, helping them to achieve …

How to be consistent with your cycle training
15 Apr

How to be consistent with your cycle training

15th April 2020 Read More

How to be consistent with your cycle training

By James Walsgrove

Being consistent with your cycle training is the biggest factor in improving on the bike. Results happen over time so you need to stay consistent with anything you do if you want to improve. This means being patient but you will get your reward. “Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity” In this blog, I will cover …

Group workout using Zwift meetups
6 Apr

Group workout using Zwift meetups

6th April 2020 Read More

Group workout using Zwift meetups

By James Walsgrove

Do you want to do the same group workout with your mates using Zwift meetups? It is easier than you think to do all do the same session! You can now all train together in a virtual world. With the ever-increasing popularity of indoor training, Zwift is certainly leading the way. This platform allows people …