Adjunct Associate Professor // PhD Exercise Science // Coach // Performance Director Specialized Factory Racing
Cape Town
Joined July 2009
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Michael Posthumus retweeted
Thoroughly enjoying the insights from High Performance and Sports Medicine specialist academics @JeroenSwart and @MikePosthumus from @HPALS_ @UCTHealthSci @UCT_HUB #EliteSportSummit2023 @conqa_group
@conqa_group Day 2 at the Elite Sport Summit 2023 features esteemed panelist’s from SSISA & @UCTHealthSci @UCT_HUB @HPALS_ A/Prof Jeroen Swart @JeroenSwart & A/Prof Mike Posthumus @MikePosthumus talking, Data-informed Performance & #sportsmedicine #sportscience #highperformance
Michael Posthumus retweeted
Introducing A/Prof @MikePosthumus and A/Prof @JeroenSwart talking all things science in sport, performance and physiology - representing @UCTHealthSci @HPALS_ @UCT_HUB #sportscience #sportmedicine #physiology #highperformance #endurance #strength #data #research
Michael Posthumus retweeted
Excellent discussion on the importance of data in athlete periodisation, programming and high performance management, using research to it’s advantage to promote health, medicine and performance! Well done A/Prof @JeroenSwart and A/Prof @MikePosthumus of @HPALS_ #highperformance
The biggest mistake coaches make is by trying to justify their existence.
The majority of training session should be boring, “easy” and not include structure.
Michael Posthumus retweeted
One of the most important performance concepts:
Our brain is predictive.
Poor performance is often the result of getting stuck in a bad predictive rut.
Stress, pressure --> Fear, catastrophizing --> Avoid & protect coping/actions.
To get out you have to...
Michael Posthumus retweeted
MASTERS LEADERS SURVIVE MECHANICAL SCARE
Aged 40-49, Masters Men is the largest category at the @CapeEpic. Winning it is a big deal, which is why the drama that unfolded for the Masters Category leaders on Stage 4 at Oak Valley is a tale worth telling.
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⏰ 10 Day to go the the start of the @CapeEpic - Here is how you should taper.
Keep it simple.
⬇️ training volume. Aim to do the same hours in the last 10 day than you did in a normal training week
This tweet is exactly what is wrong with Genetic testing. Sorry Alan, but knowing one genotype is completely meaningless. Unfortunately we have only scraped the surface of starting to understand the complexities in action here
Doing a deep dive into the #genetics of training response.
Any rs6552828 G/Gers in the house?
If so, consider me jealous!
Michael Posthumus retweeted
This is the first time data is being presented that validates our Submaximal Fatigue Test (SFT).
Michael Posthumus retweeted
Our cycling symposium has started at @SASMA_ZA #IFSEMC Prof @MikePosthumus kicking off with some novel data on training load metrics.
Michael Posthumus retweeted
MSc student, @klein_tim98 collecting metabolic gas data in trained endurance cyclists.
The study aims to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of multi-modal, periodised, resistance training on cycling economy, cycling performance and maximal strength in trained cyclists.
Michael Posthumus retweeted
A quick thread on athlete monitoring in cycling: High quality & meaningful monitoring requires a combination of internal and external load metrics. Why a combination?…
Michael Posthumus retweeted
A very good thread! My tip is to pick a few valid methods for internal&external load and apply those consistently. Consistency&simplicity trumps the newest&fanciest occasionally used metrics. For consistency it is crucial that athletes&coaches buy in to the metrics used.
Michael Posthumus retweeted
If you feel that Constantia Nek road coming up from HB side is a life threatening risk for cyclists then RT. Needs a road verge installed 25 yrs ago already. What is going on there that this hasn’t been a realisation @CityofCT @alanwinde ?
Michael Posthumus retweeted
@CapeEpic veteran and Science to Sport coach, @MikePosthumus has some valuable advice for stage 2, following the infamously brutal stage 1, today.
Michael Posthumus retweeted
If you feel that Constantia Nek road coming up from HB side is a life threatening risk for cyclists then RT. Needs a road verge installed 25 yrs ago already. What is going on there that this hasn’t been a realisation @CityofCT @alanwinde ?
Michael Posthumus retweeted
A higher CTL is not a guarantee of an improved performance.
The dose-response relationship between training load (e.g. CTL) and performance is not linear.
Pay attention to how your training volume and intensity is distributed and don’t simply, ‘chase the blue line’
Do you know anyone at Harries that can give an update on the ladies race happening now?
Just phoned Harries Pancakes in Graskop to check if they have any results for TT Nationals @Cycling_SA 😅