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Do you have a specific technical query that needs answering? Send us your questions on physiotherapy, sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, performance analysis or physiology and we’ll publish the best ones – with an answer from one of our experts on this page...
Andrew writes:
I get a wheezy chest after running in particular, but not if I cycle at high intensities - I might have put this down to exercise induced asthma - but as this doesn't happen during cycling is it something else?
Expert response:
The only way you will really find out if you suffer from exercise induced asthma is to complete a full exercise challenge in the conditions you experience symptoms (i.e. high intensity running). It is also important to note that not every wheeze is down to asthma. Next time you run try and take note of whether the wheeze is on inspiration or expiration.
Asthma only causes limitation on expiration and hence the wheeze should be noticeable on expiration. If the wheeze is heard on inspiration it is possible you may suffer from Inspiratory Stridor, which is usually caused by a change in breathing technique.
John Dickinson
EIS Research Physiologist
Reader writes:
How does the body remove lactate that has built up during exercise?
Expert response:
Although commonly thought of as a waste product, lactate can be recycled by the body. The main sites of lactate disposal in the body are the heart, liver, brain and non-exercising muscle.
For sports like rowing or cycling which consist of repetitive, specific muscle use, the best way to reduce lactate in the muscles, seems to be to change modality (type of exercise pattern or movement), and reduce the intensity. For example, if you are a rower, some anecdotal evidence suggests that it may be beneficial to get out of the boat to warm down by walking around – thereby adopting a different pattern of muscle movement - rather than warming down in the boat.
Charlie Pedlar
EIS Physiologist
Steve writes:
I am a strength trainer and am aware that in order to recover I require large amounts of protein. However I want to avoid using protein supplements, what foods can i consume to meet the protein damands of my body?
Expert response:
Many athletes and sportspeople believe that they need to turn to protein supplements to meet the additional requirements for training. But there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that protein or amino acids in supplements are more effective for athletes than the protein available from ordinary food.
Read the following piece for more information:
http://www.eis2win.com/gen/nutrition_protein130104.aspx
Karen Reid,
EIS Nutritionist
Ken writes:
What is agility?
Expert response:
Improving speed and agility is more of a skill, than physiological ability, such as strength. Most training sessions would involve very specific, high-quality sessions, with plenty of rest, rather than lots of reps.
Read the following piece for more information:
http://www.eis2win.co.uk/gen/factfile_3.aspx
Raph Brandon,
EIS Strength and Conditioning Coach
Imari writes:
Where do I find milkshake powder to make my own protein shakes and what brands are available on the market?
Expert response:
Protein is important for any elite athlete, but you don’t need to go out and spend a fortune on specialist supplements. Plenty of everyday supermarket products contain good levels of protein and it’s even possible to make your own home-made protein energy shake for a fraction of the cost.
Read the following piece for more information:
http://www.eis2win.co.uk/gen/nutrition_makeshake130104.aspx
Karen Reid,
EIS Nutritionist
Chris writes:
How can I improve my concentration in a game of golf?
Expert response:
Any competitive situation is going to create pressure and athletes will respond in different ways. If you add the personal expectations of the athletes, then there is a range of emotions and some athletes will allow their nerves to get the better of them. There are a number of techniques that a sports psychologist can adopt to help athletes with this problem.
Read the following piece for more information:
http://www.eis2win.co.uk/gen/news_copingpressure230603.aspx
Simon Timson,
EIS Sports Psychologist
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