We live in a world driven by data. Wearables give us more metrics than ever before, and they are undeniably powerful.
However, analysing numbers in isolation is not coaching.
Data tells us what happened but without context, it is incomplete. Coaching requires interpretation grounded in the reality of a human life, and that demands honest, consistent feedback.
In this article, Caroline Livesey explains why the feedback loop is the true engine of effective coaching.
The run-up to the Christmas period is busy. Routines change, social commitments increase, and training is often the first thing to slip. Many athletes describe feeling tired, but in reality most of this fatigue isn’t physical. It is social and mental fatigue. Here Caroline Livesey gives you a helping hand to manage the Christmas period without letting your training routine go completely.
As we roll into October and temperatures drop in the Northern Hemisphere, the indoor training season is officially here. For many cyclists, this is the time to shift focus from long sunny miles to efficient, focused sessions that build serious fitness — all from the comfort of your pain cave.
The good news? Indoor cycling has never been more effective or motivating, especially now that Zwift and TrainXhale are fully integrated. Read on for some key sessions to improve your fitness.
If you are new to running and confused by all the conflicting opinions on social media about how to get started, then this article is for you. With 40 years of experience as a runner and run coach, Christian Orr has distilled all the noise into 5 of the most effective tips.
Are you wedded to your pull buoy? Do you find progressing in swimming impossible? Maybe it’s time to change your tune.
Unless you come from a swimming background the chances are that swimming is the most frustrating part of triathlon progression for you.
There are some triathlete swimming myths that could be holding you back, and in this article Mark Livesey, co-founder of Xhale, explains why and what you can do about it.
Have you ever wondered if recording your training in a platform like Xhale can help you to progress?
Well, we have countless examples of this in action over the years we have been running the Xhale coaching and training platform. As a coach, Caroline Livesey gives us some great examples here of the ways in which recording what you do can enhance your progress, and be a positive thing for overall well-being.
