The best way to look at the two values in my opinion is to think of VO2 max as a bucket and lactate threshold as water in the bucket. A training program to improve VO2 max increases the size of the bucket and training to improve lactate threshold increases the water in the bucket.
This week I wanted to a step outside of the general health and fitness realm and dive into the sports performance world. I think this would be beneficial to many of the people reading this who are either high school, collegiate or weekend warrior athletes. Whichever camp you find yourself in, improving your game is…
Fullscript -10% off 3000+ Supplements and free shipping on orders over $50 – Click HERE Today, there is increasing interest and research into foods and components of food that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. There is recent evidence that demonstrates that some foods or their components can have benefits for the human body that…
This week were going to go over a movement that sits in at very least, the top five most frustrating movements for athletes and gym goers alike – the pull up. Pull ups, although seemingly simple can frustrate people for years before finally squeaking out a bent elbow, chin only partly over the bar rep….
Fullscript -10% off 3000+ Supplements and free shipping on orders over $50 – Click HERE After reading one of my previous blogs, “How to Calculate Daily Calories and Macronutrients” we can agree that nutrition is not only about quality foods but the quantity of food. Unfortunately, if someone requires 2000 calories a day to maintain…
This week I am going to talk to you guys about warm ups. Depending on who you are, you will either despise warming up, you won’t touch a weight without activating, flossing and smashing each muscle in your body or you lie somewhere in between. But, where ever you put yourself, please take it from…
Crafting an effective training program for athletes is an art that requires a personalized touch. Recognizing the unique needs and capabilities of individual athletes is paramount in ensuring their optimal performance and reducing the risk of injury. Strength training isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept; rather, it’s a tailored journey that involves understanding an athlete’s fitness level, training age, and specific goals.
Effective nutritional planning revolves around understanding calories and macronutrients. Start by aligning caloric intake with basal metabolic rate (BMR) and activity factor (AF). Adjust calories based on specific goals – add for weight gain and subtract for weight loss.
Okay, so you have made the decision to live a healthier, more active life by eating better with more whole foods and less processed foods, as well as hitting the gym several times a week. You wake up, eat something, put the new (or old) gym clothes on that you left out or in your…
If you are reading this thn you may be a CrossFitter struggling to reach their next level of fitness due to poor program design and recurring injuries. Well you have come to the right place! My name is Will Murtagh, I am the owner of WillPower Strength & Nutrition and the author of the WillPower…