Sports Blog

Elite Women Development Cycling Team

We are proud of the newly formed Element 22 Women's Racing team, who competed at their first ever NRS Tour de Brisbane Competition through the streets and suburbs of Brisbane.

Nutrition and Sport

The food we eat has an influence on our training, performance and recovery. Not only is the kind of food we eat throughout the day, but also the time of day that has an impact on our performance levels and the ability to recover after physical activity.

Is Quality Clothing Important in Sport?

How important is clothing in sport, well, simply put, it is very important. By being dressed appropriately for the sport an athlete competes in, delivers advantages that otherwise would not exist.

Sport and the Ageing Athlete

Although all athletes will eventually lose performance as we age, with better training and recovery practices we are seeing more athletes in their 40’s and older remaining competitive at the highest levels of sport.

Beginners Guide to VO2 Max

VO2 max is a measure of the maximum volume of oxygen that an athlete can use.

Over Training or Under Recovery?

Does overtraining really exist? In simple terms not as the general understanding of what overtraining is, but, under recovery, on the other hand, does exist.

10 Rules for Safe Cycling in a Peloton

Riding in a peloton can be a scary proposition and dangerous for less experienced riders, but there are strategies to keep yourself safe and in a good position.