In the realm of fitness and performance, the journey toward a healthier lifestyle involves various training methodologies. Among these, two prominent approaches stand out: Strength Training for Sport and Hypertrophy Training. Let’s delve into the intricacies of each and unveil the distinctions that make them unique. The Athletic Edge: Strength Training for Sport Introduction: Strength…

In the ever-evolving landscape of fitness and sports performance, BR Performance Studios stands as a beacon of excellence, setting the gold standard in strength and conditioning as well as personalized training. As the founder of this dynamic venture, my mission has always been clear: to deliver bespoke fitness programs that transcend conventional limits, catering to…

My plan to do a second full-distance triathlon four months after the first one sorta-kinda-almost worked. Ironman Hamburg in June was flat and fast and (by UAE standards) cool and I had done a full, measured build where my TrainingPeaks had a lot of green and almost no red. Ironman Malaysia in October was none…

Testing Endurance Athletes During Pre-Season Pre-season is a crucial period for endurance athletes as they lay the foundation for their upcoming season. It is during this time that athletes focus on improving their fitness, refining their skills, and setting performance goals. Testing endurance athletes during the pre-season plays a vital role in assessing their current…

What does success look like for me in the triathlon journey? A tricky question. In triathlon, success cannot be pinpointed to one thing. It’s a sport with three disciplines, countless variables, and a path that never truly ends. Answering this question becomes challenging. While measurable aspects such as time, pace, speed, and power play a…

  Did you fully embrace the recovery phase? Excellent! Now, as we enter the offseason, it’s time to get to work. But hold on, this work involves engaging your brain cells, particularly your coach brain cells. We have a crucial and exciting task at hand: reviewing your past season and crafting a game-changing plan for…

It’s that time of year… temperatures are soaring here in Dubai, and although our alarm clocks are gradually being set to earlier and earlier start times to try and beat that heat and humidity, we cannot fully escape it. Our sessions will feel harder! We end up hot sweaty mess, red-faced, heavy breathing, and soaking…

TRIATHLON OFF-SEASON PLAN – PHASE 1: RECOVERY So you “your coach” decided its time to turn on the off-season mode, KHALLAS! The first phase of your off season should be your recovery; don’t feel bad about it: it’s a well-deserved time, or at least it should be. The biggest issue I see as a coach…

You often hear this in endurance sports; Every Finish line is the start of a new race!   The End of the race season is around the corner as we look towards the start of the off season; but what is an off-season … and what should it look like for you? Should you keep…

Summer is here and many of us have already noticed an increase in the number of days with hot and humid weather. And if you live or have lived in the Middle East you know that every day for the next four months IT WILL BE HOT! Reviewing a little bit of physiology will give…