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20/06/2013 - 09:08
"Heart rate should be an indicator not a dictator" says Bryan Fish the Development Coach for the US cross country ski team. This nugget of information came out at a breakfast conversation at GAIN. I...

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Is your ipad stifling your creativity?

Posted On Monday, 11th March 2013 at 10:13

Over reliance on technology constrains expression

i-pad coaching"All of our teachers use ipads" is put on one school's brochure. A young athlete told me about a whole suite of ipads being used for children to learn about technology. But, does the act of using a tablet hamper your creativity?

Are you a fitness geek?

Posted On Friday, 13th July 2012 at 13:55

Happy Embrace your Geekness Day!

To celebrate we are embracing our inner geek by combining our love of sports and fitness with all things technological and statistical!

Here are a few interesting fitness based stats to get you in the mood:

1)      Becoming dehydrated by just 5% can lead to a decrease in performance  by 20%

Top 3 fitness apps for new ipad

Posted On Friday, 23rd March 2012 at 08:36

What apps are best for fitness?

You might want to take advantage of technology to help keep you motivated. Following the launch of the new iPad 3,  we took a look at the top mobile applications available to help you achieve your fitness goals. Here are 3 good ones:

Should I buy an IPad 3?

Posted On Wednesday, 07th March 2012 at 08:46

Should I buy an IPad 3?

Today is rumoured to be the launch of the new IPad 3. £600 is a lot of money, but buying one could be worthwhile if you can answer yes to one or both of these questions:

  • Will it make my job easier or more efficient?
  • Will it allow me to do better things?

If you intend to buy it as a fashion accessory, watch movies and then put your to-do list on it, then great if you can afford it (or someone gives you a free one). For me, I have to know that it will help my Coaching.

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