Resources & tools
The articles, guides and reference charts Sean and Susan kept getting asked about, written up properly. Browse by category or jump to the most-read pieces.
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The four articles our clients send to their friends.
The Three Biggest Indicators of Longevity: Strength, Muscle Mass and VO₂ Max
Research consistently highlights three markers that predict both lifespan and health span: strength, muscle mass and VO₂ max. Here's why each matters and how to optimise them.
Understanding the VO₂ Max Chart: What It Tells You and How to Use It
How to interpret a VO₂ max chart, and how to use it effectively in your training. From a physiologist who uses VO₂ testing every week in the clinic.
Longevity is a Strategy
VO₂ Max: The Most Important Number You've Never Heard of
Guides to download
Free guides you can save and keep.
Performance Testing
VO₂ max, blood lactate, RMR: how the tests work and what to do with the results.
Understanding the VO₂ Max Chart: What It Tells You and How to Use It
How to interpret a VO₂ max chart, and how to use it effectively in your training. From a physiologist who uses VO₂ testing every week in the clinic.
VO₂ Max: The Most Important Number You've Never Heard of
Blood Lactate Threshold Testing
Which is More Important: Lactate Threshold or VO₂ Max?
Maximise Your Health and Fitness with RMR Testing
Turn Blood Lactate and VO₂ Max Test Results Into Progress
Marathon Methods Podcast: Why You Should Get Blood Lactate & VO₂ Max Testing
Why Lactate Testing Can Make You Faster
Unlocking Athletic Potential: Understanding VO₂ Max Testing
Train Smart: The Secret to Maximising Your Training Efficiency
VO₂ Max Reference Chart (PDF)
PDF downloadAge and fitness levels for men and women.
Longevity
Living long, living well. The science of training for the next 20 years.
The Three Biggest Indicators of Longevity: Strength, Muscle Mass and VO₂ Max
Research consistently highlights three markers that predict both lifespan and health span: strength, muscle mass and VO₂ max. Here's why each matters and how to optimise them.
Longevity is a Strategy
Spirometry & Longevity: What Your Lung Capacity Says About Your Future Health
Data-Driven Longevity: Why Metrics Matter More Than Motivation
The Power of Recovery & Performance Optimisation
Running & Endurance
Race prep, fuelling, female physiology and the hard-won lessons from Sean's coaching practice.
How to Best Prepare for the Dublin Marathon (and Beyond)
Embracing Female Physiology: Why Women are Built to Conquer Ultra Running
Why Women Excel at Endurance: Science, Hormones and Ultra Power
Swim Strong: Elevating Your Triathlon Performance
Pedal Power: Elevating Your Cycling Experience
5 Fuelling Mistakes Men Make (and How to Fix Them)
Recovery for Endurance Athletes
Why You're Sore After Trail Running (and How to Fix It)
Training Tips: Expert Advice for Optimal Sport Performance
Running Pace Chart (PDF)
PDF downloadDistance, time and pace guide for all levels.
Injury & Recovery
Recovery, cupping, dry needling and TMJ: articles from Susan's two decades in the clinic.
Spring Training: Avoiding Common Injuries When Getting Back into Exercise
Sports Massage: A Practitioner's Guide
Fire Cupping for Sports Injuries
Fire Cupping in Sports
Sports Massage & Fire Cupping: The Key to Peak Performance
The Art of Cupping Massage
Acupuncture vs Dry Needling
The Impact of Sports Psychology
Shedding Light on Red Light Therapy: Uses, Effects and Benefits
TMJ: Understanding Jaw Tension, Headaches and Neck Pain
Mobility & Movement
Anatomy in Motion, UHP stretching, hip mobility: how to move better, not just stretch harder.
How Anatomy in Motion Therapy Restores Balance and Reduces Pain
Get on the Floor: A Simple Step Toward Better Hip Mobility
The Ultimate Human Performance (UHP) Program
Sports Reflexology: Enhance Your Athletic Performance
Unlocking the Power of Reflexology with Deep Tissue Massage
Revealing the Healing Powers of Thai Herbal Poultice Massage
The Art of Comprehensive Reflexology Facial Treatment
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