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Why do you get Puffed During Sprint Training?

Sprinting. It’s a term that can invoke intrigue, fear and excitement all at the same time. An intense workout for the whole body that is over in a short amount of time, sprint training offers health benefits no other form of running can quite match. This should all sound like a great idea; and if […]

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UTS Interval Training Study – It Could Benefit You!

ATLETA’s very own Sam Higham is conducting an investigative research study on the health benefits associated with interval training. Interval training is a common method of training that involves varying periods of high and low intensity work. It has been proven to induce various cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal benefits. Additionally, it protects against chronic illnesses […]

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Training for Improved Snow and Surf Sport Performance

For many of us, a weekend wave or a weekend trip down to the slopes is a great way to escape the worries of the working week. As we duck under the refreshing water, we wash away all of the week’s worries and cares. With every powder turn we throw away a little bit more […]

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Plyometric Training – Exploring the Benefits

Think back to your youth, back when you were a little younger and just a child. Remember all the climbing, jumping and running you used to do? Constantly moving and being active? If only there was a way to go back, harness that energy and power, and bring it back to life again in your […]

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Chronic Sports Injury Management – Part 3 of 3

There’s really nothing more annoying for your running than starting to suffer the effects of over-reaching and over-training, only weeks after starting out on a new program. Why does this happen to so many new and returning runners? Part 3 of 3 in our running and sports injury blog series looks at management methods for […]

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ATLETA City 2 Surf Training – Great First Week!

It’s that time of year again, when the mornings get colder and waking up gets that little bit harder. Winter generally marks a significant decline in outdoor fitness participation – luckily, however, ATLETA is running our morning City 2 Surf training all through winter, up until race weekend on August 9. Need an excuse to […]

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Sports Injury Occurrence and Rehabilitation – Part 2 of 3

Running is one of the most popular exercise pursuits Australia-wide. Australia plays host to the largest Fun-run in the world, the City 2 Surf, as well as hosting a mass of other fun runs, half marathons, marathons and ultra-marathons (over 50km and past 160km long in some cases!) Australia also has a large participation in […]

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Sports Injury Occurrence and Management – ATLETA Fitness

Running is one of the most popular health and fitness pursuits across Australia, and with such a vast array of associated physical and mental benefits it’s easy to see why. As with all exercise, however, there is an element of risk through participation: risk of injury. Running is not exempt from this, with many runners […]

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2015 City 2 Surf Training with ATLETA – Commencing June 2nd

Looking to run your best ever City 2 Surf? Or even just looking to make the distance, and smash your first race? ATLETA’s scientifically designed training program utilises the latest evidence based training protocols and the most recent health research, to ensure you receive the highest quality training, while working towards your C2S goals. Just […]

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How to run the City 2 Surf; Tips from VIP Trainer Neil Russell

The second Sunday in August marks a particularly special day in Sydney; it is the date for the City 2 Surf. A 14km fun-run taking you from Sydney CBD up, down and across to beautiful Bondi Beach, it is also the largest participation Fun-Run in the world. With only 14 weeks left until the City […]

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