March 6, 2025
A staggering 70% of endurance athletes over 50 struggle with muscle loss that impacts their performance. Your body sheds 1-2% muscle mass yearly after hitting […]
March 4, 2025
A staggering 73% of Ironman DNFs trace back to nutrition mistakes. Your months of swim, bike, and run training mean nothing if your fueling strategy fails on […]
February 27, 2025
Did you know that 65% of runners who focus solely on mileage hit performance plateaus within their first year of training? That frustrating ceiling where […]
February 20, 2025
Did you know that just one night of poor sleep can reduce your athletic performance by up to 30%? Most triathletes underestimate sleep’s impact on their […]
February 9, 2025
A surprising 70% of marathon runners hit the dreaded wall around mile 20. Yet elite athletes seem to glide through their races with endless energy. […]
February 6, 2025
A staggering 70% of endurance athletes slam into performance plateaus or face burnout. The culprit? Random, unstructured training. Sound familiar? Many dedicated triathletes pour countless hours into […]
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 […]
January 23, 2025
Did you know that just a 2-inch drop in shoulder mobility can slash your swimming power by 30%? That locked-up feeling in your shoulders during […]
January 14, 2025
A staggering 70% of endurance athletes ignore their gut health signals until serious problems emerge. That burning sensation in your stomach during your last training […]
January 7, 2025
Have you ever stared at your training schedule wondering where your enthusiasm vanished? A surprising 70% of triathletes hit major motivation walls during their training […]
January 3, 2025
Remember that moment during your last triathlon when your arms felt like lead weights and your swim pace plummeted? A surprising 67% of triathletes experience […]
December 31, 2024
Remember that moment during your last race when your legs transformed into concrete pillars and your pace plummeted? Your body just crashed into its lactate […]
December 29, 2024
Remember that last race when a sudden stomach cramp forced you to slow down or stop completely? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. A staggering […]
December 28, 2024
Most triathletes think carbohydrates are the key to Ironman success. But we’ve found this isn’t the whole story. My experience with ironman athletes shows that […]
December 22, 2024
Elite runners keep a cadence of 180 steps per minute, while recreational runners average around 160. This adds up to 1,200 steps per mile! A […]
December 20, 2024
Did you know elite athletes can take up to 60 breaths per minute during peak performance? That’s triple the normal resting rate of 12-20 breaths […]
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 16, 2024
Here’s a surprising fact: elite swimmers convert only 9% of their energy into forward motion. The remaining energy simply dissipates into the water. Many experienced […]
December 15, 2024
Did you know that just a 2-inch drop in your elbow position can reduce your swimming power by up to 30%? Most swimmers struggle with […]
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 12, 2024
Athletes who focus on endurance often think a keto diet will damage their performance. “You need carbs for endurance” echoes through training circles. The reality […]
December 9, 2024
The human body loses up to 50% of its heat through the head while swimming in cold water. Many triathletes face this challenge head-on. Their […]
December 8, 2024
Hydration and Sleep Quality: A Triathlete’s Guide A mere 2% drop in hydration levels can substantially affect an athlete’s performance and recovery. Triathletes who expand […]
December 6, 2024
That first splash of cold water hitting your ears is a moment every triathlete dreads. The shock disorients you and throws off your balance, which […]
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, […]
December 4, 2024
Beyond SWOLF Meaning: Mastering Swim Metrics for Better Performance Elite swimmers use 70% less energy than beginners to cover the same distance – a remarkable […]
November 22, 2024
Time matters in competitive swimming, and stroke counting plays an equally significant role. SWOLF swimming combines these two metrics—stroke count and time—to create a clear […]
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 13, 2024
Lactate Threshold Test: A Comprehensive Guide for Triathletes Time matters in triathlon performance. Each second can make the difference between achieving a personal best and […]