There’s no need to leave your ambitions behind on the tarmac after a cardiac diagnosis
I'm feeling quite chuffed with myself, having accomplished so much over the last two weekends. I want to share my experiences here as someone with…
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Carb Loading vs Fat Burning for Endurance Athletes
According to recent research out of The Ohio State University, endurance athletes who 'go against the grain' are incredible fat burners. The common practice of…
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ACC/AHA Updated Recommendations for Competitive Athletes with Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated their guidelines on ‘Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes with Cardiovascular…
Bike Pit Stop @ Mordi
I don't think I'll ever get tired of riding down Beach Road on a warm Summer's day. One of my regular rides, 50km, is along…
Do you know how your medications work? Athletes and beta blockers.
This article is motivated by some incidental conversations I’ve had with fellow athletes in recent times regarding dissatisfaction with their own medication regimes. The use…
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The heart of an athlete
An athlete who routinely trains for more than an hour a day may develop athletic heart syndrome, also known as athlete’s heart. Athletes will often…
My first training session for 2016
My first training session for the New Year. Saturday 2nd January, on the bike, Beach Road in Melbourne. Fabulous weather to inspire a strong return…
World Class Athletes with Atrial Fibrillation
Being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) can be confronting for anyone let alone athletes whose lifestyles embody intense physical activity. AF is an irregular heart…
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Running After a Heart Attack
Recovery takes time and patience ... be prepared for this after a major heart event, and listen to your body along the journey. Be prepared…
The Unforgiving Minute – Ron Clarke
The Unforgiving Minute - Ron Clarke AO MBE (1937-2015) Ron Clarke was a man who, indisputably, gave his whole heart to a race. Towards the…
HH4A Heart Health for Athletes 