Author Blurb: Mariane Wray is a Registered Psychologist in the Royal NewZealand Navy, currently working in developing high performance within elitemilitary units. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer, an ex-Warrior BootcampCoach, and a keen runner. Most importantly, Mariane is a mother of two, whoare the main recipients of her mental skills coaching. The […]
Read moreAuthor Blurb: Mariane Wray is a Registered Psychologist in the Royal NewZealand Navy, currently working in developing high performance within elitemilitary units. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer, an ex-Warrior BootcampCoach, and a keen runner. Most importantly, Mariane is a mother of two, whoare the main recipients of her mental skills coaching. The material […]
Read moreWeek 1 I semi knew what to expect, going into 10-week transformation. One of my good friends had done it the year prior, and after seeing her transformation and how she felt, I wanted to give it a try. I had a few goals in my head going into the process. My best friend […]
Read moreEach year, elite runners gear up and participate in the challenging 100km ultra trail run. Here is a glimpse into the experience of our fellow Warrior Debbie Chinn in completing 100km trail run in Cameron Highlands. It is a story of hard word, perseverence, teamwork, hold on to your faith and keep going even in […]
Read moreThe modern “hydration industry” has convinced many people in the world of health and fitness that dehydration is a terrifying fate to be avoided at all costs. Whether it’s a bandolier-style “hydration belt” or buckets of blue “sports recovery drink”, products that supposedly help us stay hydrated abound. But do we really need to worry […]
Read moreBy Tan Chin Chin “If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience life, run a marathon.” Emil Zatopek (The only person to win the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and the marathon in a single Olympics.) To understand the intricaies of mastering the art of endurance running, we must […]
Read moreRecovery and tapering down is part of the process we need in our work out schedule in order to achieve optimal physical performance. We have been told the importance of taking a rest day instead of hitting hard in our training countless times by our coaches or fitness advisory. Yet some of us feel a […]
Read moreThe Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. It is based on physical sensations you experience during the physical activity, including increased heart rate, increased respiration or breathing rate, increased sweating and muscle fatigue. Although, […]
Read moreOne of the good things about working out in Warrior is that it has several sessions a day catering to everyone’s schedule. Whether it is in the morning 5:30am and 8:30 am, in the evening 6:30pm or weekend classes, there is a group of enthusiastic people exercising at a designated location. Cheering on each […]
Read moreExercise is good for you but sometimes in our quest to improve we think the more the better and consequently do not allow our bodies enough rest and recuperation. The outcome is that by over-training we actually do more harm than good and weaken our chances of achieving our goals. Signs of over-training to […]
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