Should You Train Through Sickness?
BY Jeff Sankoff
Should You Train Through Sickness?
Read Story

Editor's Picks

name
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Mobility Work
By Sarah Russell

Strength training gets a lot of attention, but mobility work is equally important when it comes to enhancing your performance and preventing injury.

Continue Reading
name
Can Vitamin D Affect Your Performance?
By Carrie McCusker

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to everything from bone and muscle health to emotional wellbeing. Here’s how to monitor it and make sure you’re getting enough.

Continue Reading

Athletes' Choice

name
#NUTRITION
Your Carbohydrate Questions, Answered
By Nicola Busca
Pasta aficionado and coach Nicola Busca discusses the role of carbohydrate for performance with world-tour nutritionist Rob...
name
#ATHLETES-CHOICE
The Problem With Only Training Indoors
By Philip Hatzis
With the rise in smart trainers and e-games, many cyclists are forgetting this important skill. Here’s why only...
name
#ATHLETES-CHOICE
Do You Know What’s Lurking In Your Pool?
By Carrie McCusker
It’s indoor pool season, and the chemicals you’re swimming in might be harming your health. Here’s why...
More Athletes' Choice Articles

Triathlon

name
#TRIATHLON
The Physical Benefits of the Off-Season
By Jeff Sankoff
Some athletes avoid the off-season for fear of losing fitness or gaining weight—while others fall completely off the wagon....
name
#TRIATHLON
Finding Your “Why”
By Philip Hatzis
In sport, it’s not “what” you do, but “why” you do it that will create a sense of wellbeing...
name
#TRIATHLON
Why You Need to Swim Through Your Triathlon Post- and Pre-Season
By Maria Simone
You may not love the swim, but that doesn’t mean you can neglect it during the off-season. Here’s why you need...
More Triathlon Articles

Cycling

name
#CYCLING
Six Crazy-Effective Indoor Workouts for Bike and Run
By Maria Simone
Whether you’re new to training indoors or consider it an essential part of your routine, these workouts will give you...
name
#CYCLING
Your Guide to Trainer Season
By Dave Schell
Riding the trainer has both benefits and drawbacks. Here’s how to utilize this tool for maximum training effect.
name
#CYCLING
How to Stay Focused Through the Winter
By O'Brien Forbes
Follow these guidelines to have your most productive (and fun!) winter training yet.
More Cycling Articles

Running

name
#RUNNING
Three Fun and Effective Treadmill Workouts
By Zach Adams
Nobody loves the treadmill, but with these workouts you might just find yourself enjoying it more than usual—and starting...
name
#RUNNING
How to Train for Downhill Running
By Doug Stewart
We all know we can make up significant time if we improve our descending, but what’s the healthiest way to train for...
name
#RUNNING
12 Common Winter Running Mistakes
By Mike Ricci
Winter running is a great way to stay fit when the temperature drops. Here’s how to avoid the common pitfalls that...
More Running Articles

Nutrition

name
#NUTRITION
Strategies for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
By Joe Hamilton
The holidays mean great food—but indulging too much could affect your training well into the spring. Here are some...
name
#NUTRITION
How to Optimize Carbohydrate Absorption
By Alex Harrison
A mixture of carbohydrate types is key to optimizing absorption when building your racing and training nutrition strategy.
name
#NUTRITION
Blue Zones: Six Lessons from The World’s Healthiest People
By James Eacott
Blue Zones are places throughout the world where residents are happier and healthier. Here’s what they do differently...
More Nutrition Articles

Performance

name
#PERFORMANCE
Does Your Base Phase Need to Be Slow and Steady?
By Philip Hatzis
For long endurance events, a slow and steady base phase might be too slow and steady. Here’s how to mix up your base...
name
#PERFORMANCE
Why You Should Measure HRV Through the Off-Season
By Simon Wegerif
You might consider HRV to be a tool solely for measuring overtraining, but you can learn valuable lessons for the season to...
name
#PERFORMANCE
Cross Country Skiing Workouts for Beginners
By Heather Casey
Cross country skiing is a great way to stay fit and motivated through the winter. Here are a few ways to focus your...
More Performance Articles

Recent

name
#PERFORMANCE
Should You Train Through Sickness?
By Jeff Sankoff
It can be hard to ease off your training for an illness, and in some cases you may not have to. Here are the training...
name
#STRENGTH
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Mobility Work
By Sarah Russell
Strength training gets a lot of attention, but mobility work is equally important when it comes to enhancing your...
name
#PERFORMANCE
Can Vitamin D Affect Your Performance?
By Carrie McCusker
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to everything from bone and muscle health to emotional wellbeing. Here’s how to...
name
#PERFORMANCE
Does Your Base Phase Need to Be Slow and Steady?
By Philip Hatzis
For long endurance events, a slow and steady base phase might be too slow and steady. Here’s how to mix up your base...
name
#PERFORMANCE
The Physical Benefits of the Off-Season
By Jeff Sankoff
Some athletes avoid the off-season for fear of losing fitness or gaining weight—while others fall completely off the wagon....
name
#PERFORMANCE
Finding Your “Why”
By Philip Hatzis
In sport, it’s not “what” you do, but “why” you do it that will create a sense of wellbeing...
name
#PERFORMANCE
Why You Should Measure HRV Through the Off-Season
By Simon Wegerif
You might consider HRV to be a tool solely for measuring overtraining, but you can learn valuable lessons for the season to...
name
#RUNNING
Three Fun and Effective Treadmill Workouts
By Zach Adams
Nobody loves the treadmill, but with these workouts you might just find yourself enjoying it more than usual—and starting...
name
#RUNNING
How to Train for Downhill Running
By Doug Stewart
We all know we can make up significant time if we improve our descending, but what’s the healthiest way to train for...
name
#TRIATHLON
Why You Need to Swim Through Your Triathlon Post- and Pre-Season
By Maria Simone
You may not love the swim, but that doesn’t mean you can neglect it during the off-season. Here’s why you need...
name
#PERFORMANCE
Winter Training Pitfalls to Avoid
By Simon Ward
Winter training can make a huge difference in your upcoming season, and doing it right might take less effort than you...
name
#PERFORMANCE
Training Hacks for the Masters Athlete
By Simon Ward
Aging is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your athletic career. Here are some training adjustments to...