I am a tennis coach from Australia, and would like some new drills for footwork e.g easy way to introduce split steps for volleys, and forward movement. Thanks.

David theyer wrote...
I am a 56 year old male with three years of dedicated bicycle training. On a moderate climb with a moderate pace my heart rate goes up to 90 percent 153/170. The others in my group, all older, have heart rates between 80 and 85 percent at this pace. How can I train to improve my pace without redlining my heart rate? I weigh 152 pounds so losing weight is not the answer.

Hi david

You could try doing interval training as opposed to the continuous training you are doing just now. The intervals will allow you a short recovery time so that your heart rate remains at a safe level while you train and may allow you to train for longer as well. I work as a fitness instructor and have used this method with people that have a similar problem to you and it worked for them.

hope this helps

generally increased muscle soreness and fatigue occurs during menstruation, due to the hormonal changes that occur tendon and ligament flexibility also fluctuates. There are a few medical articles on this try "pubmed" on the internet. In general it is recommended that women undertake some form of exercises during menstruation to reduce muscle aches and cramps, although athletes, due to the nature of forces they place on their body, are classed slightly differently to the norm. - hope that helps??!!

i recommend that you check your heart state by a cardiologist f.e. to do Tredmill EKG.

I am training for a soccer club tryout in 5 months time. With a poor fitness level and yet long absennce of match play, should i concerate more on fitness training or playing practice matches(which require more rest but train my match experiences) ?