JacoFerreira5 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 Event Name: Afriski High Altitude MTB Training CampWhen: 13 February 2015 - 15 February 2015Where: Afriski - Lesotho, InternationalCategory: MTBHigh Altitude MTB Training Camp for endurance and multi-day stage racing: Training camp for endurance events, getting you race ready at High Altitude!Coaching and expert advice from seasoned Epic riders!Blood tests and Dr analysis!Technical Skill training! You will get: · Physical preparation at altitude with outrides and technical skill training for the Epic.· Optimal Nutritional advice on how to best fuel your body optimally for racing.· Mental barrier shifting – overcoming the mountains and high altitude – getting in race mode.· Massive value added to be ready physically and mentally for awesome racing experiences!· Great lucky draw prizes· Goodie bags with Helly Hansen Technical T-shirt· Blood test and analysis by Dr from the HPC.· EMS (electro muscle stimulation) training session in Pretoria – www.revolutionfit.co.za High Altitude training has been proved with numerous scientific studies to be beneficial to endurance athletes. If you are a runner or cyclist doing any important race in the near future, the best way of getting an advantage is to spend some time at high altitude. This will increase your red blood cells and the oxygen carrying Hemoglobin on your red blood cells to increase your endurance/performance. When you get back down to a lower altitude, you will be seriously strong, feeling like you can carry on without stopping for the whole day!From previous training camps at Afriski some track athletes increased their hematoctic value to 52 with an overall improvement of 15% to their levels before the training camp.This is a real advantage if you seek those few extra meters or seconds over your competitor that will earn you a place on the podium! There truly is some real proven results to training at high altitude at Afriski. Afriski at 3050m is the perfect venue to do this type of training with numerous routes to run or cycle and stay comfortable after your hard day's training in your chalets or room. Afriski has the highest restaurant in Southern Africa and you can be sure of the best nutrition. Here some testimonials of world class athletes about high altitude training at Afriski: “Training at Afriski allows you to sleep high and train time efficiently since you are right there on top of the world.The luxury accommodation makes up for the extra effort you tax to your body and the skilled sporting staff are athand advising how to make the most of your time at altitude. This makes the venue a brilliant all in one trainingdestination for the athlete that wants to take their training to new heights.” (Ryno Griesel - current world record holder of fastest Grand Drakensberg Traverse.) “Afriski is a great venue if you are looking to do some high altitude training. It is surrounded by epic trails with no shortage of high altitude vertical meters and some breathtaking views. There is also a nice variety of 4x4 and open dirt roads giving you some variety in your training if need be. The food is great, the accommodation is super comfortable and the staff are super helpful and friendly making you feel right at home.”(Ryan Sandes – South Africa and probably world’s best trail runner.) Training options: You will feel like you are literally riding on top of South Africa when you train in the mountains of Lesotho. There are big gravel roads undulating going to the mine, jeep track going all the way to the escarpment and the top of the Tugela falls, and then there are the awesome smooth single tracks that are handbuild and still really fresh all over in the bowl that Afriski lies that are endless fun and that you will want to ride the whole day if you have the legs and lungs at the altitude! Also some awesome downhill tracks are waiting to be played upon and some dirt ripped out of! Jaco Ferreira x 2:Jaco Ferreira nr 1, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, Crossfit Level 1 Coach & Crossfit Endurance coach, as well as EMS personal trainer presents numerous training camps at Afriski, has finished various stage races and one ABSA Cape Epic. Jaco adds massive value to you as an athlete by utilizing Crossfit methodology in training applying it to endurance sports so you can optimize your training and become a better athlete and thereby increasing performance in whatever discipline of endurance sport. Introduction to the latest training protocols that top athletes like Usain Bolt uses - EMS(Electro Muscle Stimulation) being used to get a 90% muscle fibre activation that engages deeper muscle fibers giving a guaranteed increase in maximal muscle strength without bulking, giving power in the legs like never felt before. He also provides nutritional coaching specifically for sport, fuelling your body with the most optimal foods that will improve recovery and maximize performance with a very strong emphasis on the most natural and healthy way of accomplishing this. Jaco Ferreira nr 2, biokineticist at the hpc, twice Age group National Champion & multiple time Cape Epic finisher with 20+years of cycling experience, and 10+years of coaching experience, will be riding together with everyone while giving valuable info and experience from a coaching, nutritional and physiological point of view, both on and off the bike Yes, come see what both Jaco Ferreira’s look like and how they will add massive value to you as a cyclist and exponentially increase your performance as an athlete and make you finish the Cape Epic the best way possible.Come take part in an acclimatizing training camp, perfect preparation for your body to get you in the right physical and mental state for racing Lesotho has something to offer which you won’t find anywhere in South Africa, escaping from the world to the high mountains of Lesotho will definitely be an experience you won’t forget soon, and will only add massive value to you as athlete and person with awesome physical and mental benefits. Come train at the Ultimate Altitude for an experience of your life Training Camp Schedule: Friday Saturday Sunday Breakfast Breakfast Talk Breakfast Talk: Top Tips for Multiple Stage Racing A.M Session Riding the amazing Moteng Pass 8:00-8:30 Skills introduction 8:30 – 13:00 Endurance session 8:00 –12:00 Endurance session Lunch: 12:00 to 14:00 P.M Session 13:00 – 17:00 3-4hr intro ride at altitude for all levels of fitness Massage sessions before dinner 14:30-17:00: 2-3hr Skills practical Massage sessions before dinner 13:00/14:00pm – Drive back home Dinner: 18:00 to 19:30 Evening session: 19:30 –Metabolic & Physiological adaptations & Altitude’s effects Massage sessions after dinner 19:30 –Race Nutrition. Recovery and Conditioning Massage sessions after dinner More info:jaco@afriski.net or jaco@tcsn.co.za 083 245 4412 or 082 603 1039 Cost: R4495Date: 13 / 14 / 15 Feb 2015 Included:· Accomodation for 2x nights (Fri/Sat)· Meals 2x small breakfasts, 2x lunches, 2x dinners· Trail fees· Dr’s fees for Blood tests (pre/post training camp)· Bodycomposition Analysis (fat/muscle%)· 2x Massages (Fri/Sat)· Sports Psychologist availability· Enduren Nutritional Supplements· Bikewash, Mechanical support and available spares· Motorized support and waterpoints on course· Skills education· Cycle set-up recommendations· Prizes· Goodie Bags· Helly Hansen Technical T-shirt· EMS training session (Pta) www.revolutionfit.co.za Afriski is a very family orientated resort and there are various activities for the rest of the family.Further activities available includes paintball, bike pump track, climbing wall, zip lining, abseiling and all-terrrain motorised scooters, brown trout fishing in the Motete River, while the kids can explore the river with lazy river tubes. Deposit of R2000 payable to secure your spot!Places are limited! Standard BankJA FerreiraSavings: 245417419Branch: 056036Name and Surname as reference! Go to Event Page
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