Reading online articles or watching videos about exercise and you'd be right to think that all exercise needs to be punishing and painful. In a world of 'no pain, no gain' and monster workouts, professional and amateur athletes are reaching extraordinary heights of physical development....but at what cost? Is it right to be pushing beyond our limits every day, every week, month after month?
As with all elements of sports performance, athletes are always looking for ways to gain an edge. Supplements, diet, training plans and new gear are often at the top of the list. As endurance athletes, we spend as much time as we can engaging in the sport we love, whether it be cycling, running, swimming etc...
