#strength
Spice Up Your Training With Rowing
Need a break from your weekly training routine? Here are four reasons why rowing may be exactly what you need. Read Article
Joe DeLeo
How to Strengthen Tendons and Ligaments With Strength Training
Runners and cyclists should pay close attention to tendon strengthening to increase power and minimize injury. Read Article
William Ritter
How Cyclists Can Calculate Total Load for Strength Training
Adapting your strength workouts to race-day needs is crucial as your goal event approaches. Here’s how to do so with ... Read Article
Mike Schultz
#sports-psychology
Using the GES Model to Develop Mental Toughness in Sport
Self-control is just one piece of the psychology puzzle. Here’s what athletes should know to improve their mental toughness. Read Article
Justin Ross
Three Mental Blocks That Might Be Impacting Your Performance
Learn how to identify and address these three common thinking errors for better wellbeing and performance. Read Article
Phil White
Lessons From Racing (and Not Racing) in 2021
As another year comes to a close and COVID continues to persist, we’re forced to reflect on races lost and ... Read Article
Andrew Simmons
Should You Do More Strength Training During the Off-Season?
It’s tempting to load your off-season calendar with strength training, but is that the right approach for your physiological needs? Read Article
#off-season
Learning How to Skate Ski Using Two Simple Drills
If you’re interested or experienced in traditional classic skiing, skate skiing might be your next challenge. Here are two drills ... Read Article
Carrie McCusker
How to Design a Winter Challenge to Beat the Off-Season Blues
Running streaks are just one of the many training challenges you can use to beat the off-season blues. Here are ... Read Article
Steven Moody
#daily-nutrition
The Dairy-Free Olympian
Dotsie Bausch credits her plant-based diet for helping her win an Olympic silver medal at 39 years old. Here’s her ... Read Article
Dotsie Bausch
#ironman
Matt Hanson Isn’t Feeling the Heat
How IRONMAN world record holder Matt Hanson shrugs off the pressure, even heading into triathlon's crowning event. Read Article
Lydia Tanner
Triny Willerton’s Kona Dream
Triny Willerton is an age-group triathlete and mother of three who was working her way steadily toward IRONMAN world championships ... Read Article
#performance
Doing Rest Days Right: Importance, Frequency, and What Not to Do
If you’re a motivated competitor who loves the grind, you probably view slowing down skeptically and might even scoff at ... Read Article
Dealing With Sexual Assault
Two out of three sexual assault cases aren’t reported. Speaking up is the first step towards a safer future for ... Read Article
Christine Schirtzinger
An Athlete’s Guide to Dealing With Menopause
While menopause poses both psychological and physiological challenges to aging women, positive changes in diet, exercise, and hormone therapy can ... Read Article
Karen Parnell
How to Fix Your Circadian Rhythm in Three Steps
Follow these strategies throughout the day to improve your internal clock. Read Article
An Athlete’s Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy
Female athletes should be aware of what’s happening to their bodies as they age, and how hormone replacement therapy might ... Read Article
Nicola Keay
Quantify Your Fitness Goals in Four Steps
Here’s how to assign your fitness goals a quantifiable number to make them a reality. Read Article
Cody Stephenson
Four Reasons to Try Light Therapy
Bright light therapy might not only be a tool to treat seasonal depression, but also improve vital recovery processes. Read Article
Benefits of Working Out at Night
If you’re naturally a night owl, studies show that you may benefit more from evening sessions than morning ones. Read Article
Benefits of Working Out in the Morning
Your schedule dictates when you can work out, but are you missing substantial performance benefits if you train in the ... Read Article
4 Steps to Achieving Your New Year Goals
Ready to sign up for your 2023 races? Here are four practical steps you can take to make your dreams ... Read Article
Matti Rowe
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