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First week of racing in the Flamme Rouge World Racing Tour online with Zwift is now complete. This first edition was won by our very own @mikegloyne who gapped his nearest rivals by over 7 minutes to win the General Classification and Yellow Jersey in his category. Mike led from stage two and each day of racing managed to extend his lead completing seven stages overall with over 8 hours of racing. There are three editions in total to this world tour with over 3000 competitors and tonight, Mike will race the third in the series where he is currently just over 5 minutes in the lead overall. Can he win Edition Two and continue to dominate in the General Classification or will he get caught as the Tour heads into the mountains with some very challenging stages not to mention the Queen Stage this weekend with over 1700m of climbing. #nevergiveup #endurance #cycling #zwiftcycling #strength

With race season just around the corner it is the perfect time to start building strength, power and speed on the bike. We are competing in a World Tour hosted by Flamme Rouge Racing on ZWIFT - the home for online training and racing which kicked off last weekend. The Tour will see riders compete against each other in their respective ability categories over 3 gruelling weeks with back to back races and little time for rest or recovery in between. 21 stages make up the tour, covering almost 1000km and over 11,000m of climbing. We are already into stage 5 having completed the 4 opening stages over the last few days. Each stage is incredibly intense and demands that riders give everything in order to win points and gain places on the podium or the overall general classification. With over 3000 riders taking part, competition is very high and it will be interesting to see who can complete the full tour and win the General Classification. Our very own @mikegloyne currently leads in the Yellow Jersey going into Stage 5 of the race today. Can he hang on and win? With 17 stages remaining it is very early doors but look out for our daily story update to see how he continues to perform. We are super excited to be involved in this competition and we will be following all the racing at 1900 CET each evening #zwiftcycling #cycling #nevergiveup #endurance

Plans for this weekend? Guess what we will be doing? Half Marathon in Cannes on the French Riviera. Only unlike our photo we won't have sun but rain as it is forecast to pour it down all weekend 😳🤯⛈⛈⛈ Or as they say in french - il va pleuvoir les courds!! Despite that, looking forward to our opening event of the year to stretch the legs without any risk of overheating 🤣🤣🤣 #runningmotivation #Cannes #rainydays #nevergiveup

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If you swim every day in order to try and become a quicker swimmer will it work? In short the answer is NO sadly. Like all sports, repeating the same process day in day out will not make you better at it. This is because the body is constantly adapting to the efforts and when it no longer needs to adapt it stagnates and performance plateaus. It is true that gains may be seen initially but these will tail off quickly. Especially for swimmers who do not have consistency in their swim routines. To become a faster swimmer the first thing to do is work out why you are not already fast. Analysis of your technique is critical in identifying what needs to change to make you more efficient and quicker. Follow drill routines that target your weaknesses. Only by being able to change your technique will you become a better swimmer. Ensure your training has elements of both endurance and strength work. Z2 workouts aid recovery and enable adaptation whilst Z4+ efforts build strength and improve aerobic and anaerobic capacity. To get better at anything you have to do it often enough and be consistent with achieving your plan. Anything less than 3 sessions a week is not going to make you a better swimmer so if you are serious about being quicker you need to invest the time to get better at it. Swimming is by far the toughest sport for many triathletes. If you are struggling with your swim and want some advice and tips on what you could do differently feel free to contact the team. Pop quiz > who can name this pool and its location? #swimming #endurance #technique #intensity

Whether you're an athlete or just trying to stay in shape, having strong and flexible muscles is essential for your overall health and fitness. But which one is more important? As a general rule, neither should take dominance over the other. It really depends on your circumstances and needs. For example, being strong is great, but if you have poor range of motion due to lack of flexibility, you're more likely to injure yourself. Similarly, being flexible but lacking strength can lead to injuries due to insufficient muscular support for your tendons and ligaments. It's crucial to understand your own body and assess it regularly to determine what it needs. If you need help with this, we're here to support you with training plans that build both strength and flexibility. Remember, these two topics are interdependent and should be looked at together to ensure you build a body that can handle training loads while minimising the risk of injury. So take care of your body and it will take care of you! #strength #flexibility #HealthAndWellness #wellness

Resistance and Flexibility training are vital components in how you can make small changes to improve your overall health and well being. We are passionate about helping people to get moving and become more active. Small changes that you make in your life today can make a huge difference over the long term. We offer daily classes starting at 6am or 6pm (UTC) and anyone can join. We cater for all levels, we are friendly, and we are fully inclusive. All you need is to be able to access ZOOM on your device and to have a towel, mat, and a bottle of water at the ready!! Send us a message now and we will chat with you about what we do and how we can book you in to our classes. #dailymotivation #wellness #healthiswealth #bodytransformation

Recovery is the secret weapon every athlete needs! 💪🏼💤 From faster muscle repair to improved performance, prioritizing recovery time is key to reaching your peak potential. If you don’t have at least 1 full day of rest in your schedule then when does your body have the time to rest, grow and repair? Use recovery to recharge, and watch your game soar! 🚀 #AthleteLife #RecoveryIsKey #ironman #triathlete

Want to be fitter, stronger, faster in 2024. Our coaching can help you achieve new levels in your performance than you have previously achieved. Talk to the team today about how we can help you be a better version of yourself. #fitnessgoals #coaching #endurancetraining

How do you stay focused when it can be so difficult to train? We all have our reasons why today training is not happening which may include the weather being too cold or wet or being on vacation, being too busy with work or family etc. The most of reasons are endless 😅 Like a lot of things in life it comes down to how important something is to you or how much you want to achieve something. Being consistent with your training is always your best ticket to achieving success but it can be hard. Just remember the days we train when we really don’t want to are the ones we should celebrate the most because you have overcome adversity and got the job done anyway. What sessions have you done these last few days which you really really didn’t want to? We’d love to hear your thoughts, comment below 👇 #fitnessgoals #consistency #nevergiveup #training