Return to Play Protocols for Post-COVID-19 Infections

The primary concern for athletes contracting COVID appears not to be the usual list of symptoms (fever, cough, fatigue, trouble ... Read Article

Can Athletes Drink Alcohol and Maintain an Effective Training Plan?

Alcohol has a measurable impact on HRV, heart rate, respiration and sleep stages. In turn, these negative implications directly influence ... Read Article

Explaining HRV Numbers and Age — What’s Normal, Good and Bad?

HRV numbers decline exponentially with age but are higher in athletes and especially masters athletes, who can have HRV numbers ... Read Article

Why TrainingPeaks ‘Premium Athlete’ Is More Valuable for Coaches and Athletes

Providing not necessarily 'more' value but better value is the key differentiator and something the best coaches on the planet ... Read Article

How to Attract More Running Clients to Your Coaching Business

In order to attract more runners to your business, it is important to offer services that meet their specific training ... Read Article

Time Management: Finding the Time to Run Your Coaching Business

It can be difficult to balance your coaching business with your training, family life, social life and possibly another job. ... Read Article

How the Norwegian Training Method Powers World Champion Triathletes

Through many tests and intense data analysis, coaches using the Norwegian approach can individualize training protocols for athletes aiming for ... Read Article

A Coach’s Guide to Maximizing the TrainingPeaks App

This collection of blogs focuses on the early stages of using the TrainingPeaks app, onboarding athletes and streamlining workflows for ... Read Article

Polarized vs. Pyramidal Training — Which is Better For Your Athletes?

There are studies to support both periodization approaches to training, but does one have the edge over the other? An ... Read Article

Optimizing Nutrition for Endurance Athletes Who Use a Plant-Based Diet

As a coach, it's important to meet athletes where they're at and support their goals by understanding their dietary preferences. ... Read Article

Understanding Lactate Threshold Testing for Greater Athlete Performance

Could lactate threshold testing be the holy grail of endurance training? Understanding test protocols can help get athletes to new ... Read Article

Understanding How Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors Can Help Athletes

Using a CGM to track glucose levels can show weaknesses in fueling during training and some racing. Learn how to ... Read Article