Sport Insights
Eating for performance & weight management: Part 1
Managing weight while maintaining optimal performance is never easy. In Eating for performance & weight...
How Exercise aides Stress Management
Stress is a very real topic, There is no miracle cure but you can do something...
Behind the Scenes: Why training camps are so important
For full and part time athletes alike, training camps are where you eat, sleep and...
Behind the scenes: Strength and Conditioning, the Key to Rehab
KYMIRA Brand Athlete Emily Ashford shares an insight into major sporting injury and her road...
Behind the scenes: My Road to Silver – Ellie Lewis
With Great Britain (GB) Rowing trials done and dusted, my next mission brought BUCS Regatta.
How psychology can help you in your next race
Why is psychology important in sport? Why train your mind as well as your body?...
Behind the scenes: With Ellie Lewis
KYMIRA Sport brings you, a behind the scenes look into the lives of our KYMIRA...
The New Era of Sportswear
KYMIRA takes a look at the history of advance sportswear and what changes are being...
It’s Marathon season – Don’t risk any silly injuries
If you have your place booked for the 2016 London Marathon on the 24th April,...
What should we be expecting from wearable devices, in 2016!
KYMIRA Sport's CTO looks at what we should be expecting in wearable devices, in 2016.
Keeping focused
Perseverance is key when we train, success doesn't just happen over night. Here's some tips...
Making the most of the light evenings- your playlist
We've had the longest day already this summer, so the nights are gradually going to...
The Squat!
The squat, commonly known as the “king of exercises” and for good reason! Pounds of...
How will KYMIRA help you recover after a session?
KYMIRA kit works with your body during exercise, improving your performance, but how does it...
Five essential elements to rest and recovery
An area that is often easily overlooked for improving performance levels is the resting phase....
How long should you be working out for?
This blog posts gives you all the facts why a 15 minute workout might be...
Your Summer Cardio Playlist is here
Longer days means one thing- more daylight for you to be out in. Whether you're...
Fitness goals; the key to your success
It’s true- fitness goals are key to your success. Without them, you would have no target to reach. You would be training for something that doesn’t exist. It’s like walking out your front door without knowing where you’re going. By having these goals, not only will you be focused on beating your last session, but also you’ll be able to compare your previous results, to help you set your next goal. Setting yourself fitness goals are a brilliant way to keep yourself on track. We’re not talking about 2 years ahead here; we’re talking about ongoing goals. One-upping yourself. Start with something easy, and gradually increase these goals as you go. For example, if you’re a runner, start off by setting a distance you wish to reach in your session. For your next session, make it quarter of a mile longer, then half a mile, then a mile and so on. Before you know it, you’ll be running miles further than when you started. It’s psychological. Long-term goals are just as important however, but we tackle these goals by focusing on short term first. You might find that by working short term, you beat your previously set long-term goal. It’s about keeping things interesting too If you’re competitive, it can be a lot of fun too.I’m sure we all love to hear that we’re doing better at something than we were, it links back to our serotonin levels. We’re happier when we know we’re making progress, so setting sensible goals is important. It’s not about challenging yourself to beat the Olympic record on your second session. It’s about taking it one step at a time, to build up to that perfect time.
A few tips to help you stay healthy at work
The time we work is the time between our workouts, we can't do an intense session in the morning, and then pig out of snacks for the rest of the day; it doesn't work like that. We need to ensure we're sticking to a healthy, consistent diet as it is responsible for 80/90% of your success or failure when trying to stay in shape. Diet is still important Your worry should not be on how much you are working out, but more on staying in shape in between your workouts! Even if you’re working the normal 9 to 5, it can be better to work on your preparation skills. For example, if you’re grabbing a quick lunch, there’s so many fast food places that will not only be expensive, but unhealthy enough to make your last workout pointless. Prepare, it’sworth it When I say work on your preparation skills, I mean preparing in advance. It’s easy, it takes a few minutes on a Sunday evening, and means you’ll eat healthy and cheaply all week. Next time you’re out, for example, buy 5 chicken breasts. Then the night before, cook them all, put them in individual zip lock bags and take them for lunch each day! You could even buy some salad and make ita little more fancy! Don’t give in to energy drinks We all have those tired days, but choosing sugary energy drinks don’t do your body any good. Try an alternative like black coffee, or green tea to get your daily dose of caffeine. Pack in the snacking If you’re like me, I need snacks to chew, bite, and crunch throughout the day.It’s just a habit. However, if you’re choosing the right snacks, there’s no problem with this. You could be snacking to make up your 5 a day! Sliced apple, bananas, pears, there’s so much choice to replace your bag of crisps or your chocolate bar.
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