Since coming back from Belgium I have been pretty much relaxing & giving the body a break from the bike. Its been a wise choice as I feel it really has benefitted in both revitalizing my energy levels and motivation levels. I always kept exercising whilst on my break but stayed clear of anything with pedals and chain, instead I went to the gym in my local leisure center waterpoint where I embarked on a light weight and resistance training to keep me from gaining unwanted body fat and also to help develop those muscles which had been neglected during the season such as my lower back and upper body. Care was taken though to ensure that muscle mass and bulk were not gained as I had worked hard during the season to slim down my upper body to a lean level.
Now that my 3 weeks are up I will be steadily getting back into my training, where I will be embarking on a programme which will hopefully increase my fitness to new levels for the 2011 season, but for right now some long steady rides aiming at improving and developing my endurance base is what's on the cards.
Over the next coming weeks both myself and my nutritional sponsor Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacies & Health Food Stores will be working very hard to bring information to the general public on how sports nutrition and sports performance products can make the difference between winning and loosing. Hopefully some talks will be organized were all areas still be addressed such as training tips, diet, lifestyle and motivation.
Also on a good note now that I own a smart phone I will be able to provide more consistent and up to date blog posts, twitter videos and youtube clips focusing on my life as a full time athlete, my training and advice on nutrition.
BUT UNTIL NEXT TIME.... REMEMBER THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR COMPETITION IS HOW FAR YOU ARE WILLING TO PUSH YOURSELF TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!!!
Now that my 3 weeks are up I will be steadily getting back into my training, where I will be embarking on a programme which will hopefully increase my fitness to new levels for the 2011 season, but for right now some long steady rides aiming at improving and developing my endurance base is what's on the cards.
Over the next coming weeks both myself and my nutritional sponsor Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacies & Health Food Stores will be working very hard to bring information to the general public on how sports nutrition and sports performance products can make the difference between winning and loosing. Hopefully some talks will be organized were all areas still be addressed such as training tips, diet, lifestyle and motivation.
Also on a good note now that I own a smart phone I will be able to provide more consistent and up to date blog posts, twitter videos and youtube clips focusing on my life as a full time athlete, my training and advice on nutrition.
BUT UNTIL NEXT TIME.... REMEMBER THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR COMPETITION IS HOW FAR YOU ARE WILLING TO PUSH YOURSELF TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!!!
