Hydration Archives - JM Coaching

Weight Loss Simple Tips

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:12:59 +0000

I often get asked about weight as a coach. I am no nutritionist, but from experience setting a goal is very important to prevent slipping back into hold habits. Work back from your long-term goal and break it into smaller weekly/monthly goals. Get into a habit of weighing yourself without becoming obsessed with it. Knowing [...]

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Injury Prevention

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 10:56:59 +0000

Preventative vs Reactive It’s always better to take a preventative approach to injury prevention rather than a reactive approach. A reactive approach to injury is when we wait to get hurt before acting and normal panicking! A preventative approach to injury is when we take steps to look after our bodies with the aim of preventing [...]

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Supplements

Jonny Mellor — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:07:42 +0000

Some people never feel the need to supplement especially if you eat a healthy and balanced diet, however if you’re particularly prone to picking up colds in the winter or looking to perfect you recovery and fuelling strategy the below guide is designed to help you focus on the key supplements I believe are important [...]

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Simple, excellent advice!

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:20:01 +0000

Good training and talent are essential; so are mental toughness and self-belief. And that last element, self-belief, is where I believe a lot of the marginal gains come from. Whether it's belief in your coach, or belief in the training you've designed for yourself, or belief in the new nutrition or recovery technique you've just [...]

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Recovery – Team New Balance Manchester

Jonny Mellor — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 15:54:25 +0000

As athletes we are always reminded that recovery is just as important as the training itself. In order to adapt to the hard sessions that we do day-in and day-out, we must allow our bodies to recover. It is an integral part of our daily routine as it allows out tired and well used muscles [...]

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Why do you keep getting cramp?

Jonny Mellor — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 13:26:01 +0000

For such a common issue, it might surprise you to know that the exact reason for cramping is still unknown, however following the tips below should help minimise the effects of cramp on your training. Hydration and electrolytes Many people blame inadequate hydration or electrolyte levels for their cramping and, although some studies have shown [...]

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SiS Go Gel Review

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:47:49 +0000

Today’s review is the Science in Sport (SiS) Go Isotonic Energy Gel. The SiS gel is my gel of choice having tried a mixture of different gels when training for my first marathon in 2015. The gel is available in various flavours, with tropical personally being my favourite. I have to say I wasn’t keen on [...]

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Drink Up – Team New Balance Manchester

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:23:09 +0000

This weeks blog will focus on hydration, mainly because it is often a neglected element of training amongst athletes, but it can have a huge effect on both performance and recovery. Hydration may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of training in the UK, especially in Manchester. However, keeping [...]

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SOS Rehydrate Review

Jonny Mellor — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:16:57 +0000

It’s a relatively well-publicised fact that if you become dehydrated your performance instantly begins to suffer… Given this ‘mini’ heat wave we’ve been experiencing in the UK recently and insane amount of SOS I’ve been consuming I thought I’d review the SOS electrolyte hydration drink, which is supposedly as effective as an IV drip! The [...]

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Race Day Tips

Jonny Mellor — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:17:56 +0000

Whether you’re new to racing or a regular on the circuit taking the time to prepare properly for your event can make all the difference on race day. Taper Many people think tapering is just for the marathon, but if your aim is to run your best race over any distance you still need to [...]

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