The Science Behind Paddling Intervals Our skeletal muscles, which provide movement for our bodies, are each composed of a mix of muscle fibre types commonly identified as Type I (slow-twitch), Type IIa (fast-twitch) or Type IIx (fast-twitch). Slow-twitch fibres are smaller, more efficient and fatigue resistant (more endurance) as they are better able to utilize…
Training Intensity Blindness If you ask any coach/ athlete to name the most common mistake that they make in their training, he or she will probably say, “Paddling too hard on easier Intervals” and not getting through the full session holding consistent Intensities. But we all do it, some more then others. Science backs up…
Training methodology to paddling faster for longer If asked to compare Low intensity training with High intensity training, I think first I would explain my understanding of what Low and High Intensity training would be. Low intensity training can fit into most exercise categories, as most day to day activities result in low intensity exercise…
Balancing the Physiological and Psychological Areas of Training Sessions for Maximum Gain. Training techniques vary massively across all sports and athletes worldwide, but examine the contents and actions of elite athletes during training sessions, and you will find there is a balance of importance placed on the physiological make up of the session and the…
“Fit into your fifties” Masters athletes, typically defined as racers over 40 years of age, often have bigger challenges than the younger athletes when finding consistent training and adequate recovery time. Work, family, increased recovery needs and a general lack of available time can all impede progress towards race success. That doesn’t mean that olders…
Monthly training programs with a “Pre-race Peaking Program”, that can be simply placed into the week before your race. Just substitute the training week leading into your race with the “Pre-race Peak”. With feedback from some of my elite athletes using my programs and racing 1 or 2 times each month, it’s hard to get…
Training Tapers for achieving race results Athletes spend countless hours training to perform on race day. One of the keys to racing to your potential is having a taper program to match your months of Training sessions. Tapering is a highly individualized art and science. It often takes trial and error to get to the…
by Mick Di Betta
Training your Control level. An athlete’s ability to maintain control of their emotions in the face of adversity and remain positive is essential to winning. Two emotions which are often associated with poor performance are anxiety and anger. Emotions can claim the athlete’s level of concentration and attentional focus. Identifying when you as a athlete…
Finding your correct Training Zones on the water By Mick Di Betta In endurance sports, three variables are of prime importance to performance: Vo2max, which is largely genetically determined, anaerobic…