Too many athletes use paddles that do not suit their individual requirements. Instead of being told what to use I thought I would provide an overview of what each blade does, so the paddler can make there own decision.
The length of the shaft is a crucial factor in the decision making equation for blades, along with the following. (more…)
NZ 24 hour MTB rising star Thomas Lindup writes.
Having experienced nerve damage in my hands twice in recent races, I have been experimenting with many different gloves and grips. But none have been quite like my latest pair - NOMIS. Nomis is not a company I have been aware of until recently. They are better known for their shoes, particularly hockey and football boots. Likewise, their claim to fame has been on the back of innovative mitts for AFL, hockey and rugby. They also do cycle gloves to capitalise on some of their unique technical edges.
I’ve been riding with the NOMIS gloves for a month or two now and the principal difference I’ve noticed is the amazing kangaroo leather palm. The grip from this is brilliant as the leather become tacky as you warm up the gloves. Add some water to the mix and the grip gets even better. Unlike other gloves which become a slippery mess when the moisture levels rise, these actually improve.
Recovery itself is the defining factor for stressors. Anything requiring recovery from is a stressor. And one of the most acute and physically challenging examples of the effect of a stressor is when we sustain an injury.
The injury itself is the presentation of a condition or situation – so is to a certain degree a symptom. The situation may have been acute (generally what we would regard as an accident, but may have contributing factors e.g. muscle imbalance or weakness) or may result from chronic factors (over use etc.) The inflammatory response is the first recourse for the body in its healing process from injury. his process while essential for recovery and healing, may in many cases be overactive or be of too long a duration.