February 4, 2025
Want to add five years to your life? Regular cyclists add up to five years to their life expectancy through consistent riding. Most people think all exercise […]
January 26, 2025
Did you know your body stores enough fat to power through 800 miles of mountain biking? A staggering 67% of riders still hit the wall […]
December 24, 2024
A surprising fact: elite cyclists burn up to 60% more fat during training compared to recreational riders. The difference? They train at their optimal fat-burning […]
December 18, 2024
7 Triathlon Benefits of Sports Massage You Can’t Ignore You know that feeling when you’ve just finished an intense training session and the next morning […]
December 14, 2024
Cycling and Triathlon Performance: Power-to-Weight Ratio Across Age Groups Here’s something interesting – a tiny 0.1 bump in your power-to-weight ratio could cut minutes off […]
December 13, 2024
Remember that moment during your last race when your legs transformed into concrete pillars and your pace plummeted? Welcome to your lactate threshold boundary – […]
December 5, 2024
Power to Weight Ratio: Triathlete vs Cyclist – Who Has the Edge? Have you noticed how some athletes seem to glide uphill while others struggle, […]
November 19, 2024
A staggering 67% of triathletes get their lactate threshold testing wrong. This mistake can derail months of training progress. Many athletes come to our lab […]
November 9, 2024
Triathlon & Running Recovery: How Sleep Impacts Glycogen & Your Next Race The world of endurance sports is one of constant pursuit – athletes tirelessly […]
November 5, 2024
Sleep Deprivation Sabotages Glycogen Replenishment: The Endurance Athlete’s Nightmare Endurance athletes know that glycogen is their lifeline. Stored in muscles and the liver, it’s the primary […]
October 25, 2024
Motor Units – What is it? The contraction of a muscle occurs when a nerve or multiple nerves stimulate a specific group of muscle fibers […]
October 21, 2024
Understanding HRV Heart Rate Variability and Recovery: A Guide for Triathletes Heart rate variability (HRV) and recovery are crucial aspects of triathlon training and performance. […]
October 18, 2024
Understanding Overtraining : An Imbalance Between Training and Recovery There are various factors that can contribute to this syndrome, such as issues with the […]
September 23, 2024
Carbohydrate loading has become a game-changer for endurance athletes looking to maximize their performance. This nutritional strategy involves increasing carbohydrate intake in the days leading […]
September 16, 2024
Have you ever hit the wall during a long run or triathlon? That dreaded feeling of fatigue and sluggishness might be due to glycogen depletion. […]
June 6, 2024
Cycling is a fantastic form of exercise that offers numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. It is a low-impact activity that can be […]
June 6, 2024
Introduction to cycling etiquette Cycling is not just a mode of transportation or a fitness activity; it’s a culture that embraces camaraderie, respect, and shared […]
May 28, 2024
Ever wondered, “Why do I overheat so easily when exercising?” You’re not alone. For many athletes, particularly those involved in endurance sports like triathlon, coping […]
May 28, 2024
Introduction to dew point and its impact on outdoor running As an avid runner, I understand the importance of being attuned to the weather conditions […]
March 19, 2024
VO2 max testing provides undeniable data for optimizing fitness and speed. Let’s explore how it works. The three main metrics utilized in cyclist training plans […]
October 25, 2021
As more and more of us have been taking to our bikes we thought it was a good time to produce some resources that could […]
August 29, 2018
As cycling has become increasingly data-driven, itʼs now more clear than ever that going fast on the bike isnʼt just about pushing hard on the pedals. To […]
May 16, 2018
In the everlasting pursuit of fitness and speed, numbers don’t lie. Let’s look at the VO2 max test. —————————————————————– Power, cadence, and heart rate are […]
April 13, 2018
The importance of belly breathing is often overlooked by cyclists, but this one small detail can have a huge effect on your performance Many centuries […]
March 27, 2018
Triathlon Bike Gearing 101 for Flatlanders and Mountain Climbers Have you ever been out on a training ride and found conditions in which you couldn’t […]
March 20, 2018
Aerobic base training is to target the slow-twitch muscle fibers. What Is Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers? Type I (ST): Slow oxidative; fatigue-resistant; low glycogen content; high … Continue reading Aerobic Base Training: Guide to Slow-Twitch Development