You would be forgiven for thinking that you need to do a VO2 max test in order to know your VO2 max so that you can then train it. This is logical but flawed thinking. The truth is that you do NOT need to know your VO2 max in order to improve it! As a man who has done hundreds of VO2 tests in my time and (with occasional exception) no longer does them, I’m happy to tell you why:

All Coach Gareth workouts (aside from swimming) are based on Heart-rate (HR). Heart-rate is an excellent guide to the stress created by a workout and also the intensity of the workout…

We’ve all felt it – whether in the form of a sudden pinch, a gradual stiffening, or simply waking up to it – yep, it’s back pain. Coming in many shapes and forms, and with even more potential causes, discomfort in the spine is a leading cause of missed workouts and failed programs. Here are three key tips for preventing back pain.

Interval training is one of the best ways to increase performance across all endurance sports. It is therefore a regular staple in all of Coach Gareth’s training programs. Here’s why and how to do them better…

Over the years, my coaching practice has developed with input from some of the best athletes and coaches in the world. During this process, I established a key set of rules that will ensure that you not only get the results you desire but also become a …..

“Periodization” is a science based system of putting the building blocks of training in the correct order, so that you can maximize your gains as you progress. It applies to endurance training and strength training equally.