#technology
How Wearable Technology Can Prevent Running Injuries
Learn about the types of wearable technology on the market today and how they can help you understand the biomechanics ... Read Article
Yewande Adesida
How To Understand Human Efficiency and Its Impact on Triathlon Achievement
By breaking gross efficiency down into its constituent parts, we can make performance gains easier to find and quantify, making ... Read Article
Tom Epton
How to Use Data Science for Analyzing Endurance Athletes
Coaches must be able to analyze and understand an endless stream of data in order to draw conclusions; using data ... Read Article
#physiology
What Is VLa Max and How Is It Used in Training?
VLa max is a useful tool when it comes to determining an athlete’s fitness across sport types. Here’s how to ... Read Article
Fueling for Tour de France: How Champions Eat to Win
Learn how elite cyclists fuel for the Tour de France, plus research on carbohydrate periodization and how custom nutrition plans ... Read Article
TrainingPeaks
A Guide to Postpartum Training and Return to Sport
Navigating return to sport postpartum can be tricky for both athlete and coach. Here are some important factors to consider, ... Read Article
Claire Badenhorst
#sports-psychology
The Ultra-Endurance Journey — Researching the Athlete Mindset
A study aims to understand the psychology of ultra-endurance athletes' passion, lifestyle and more to reveal the driving forces behind ... Read Article
Tatjana Bill
#psychology
How to Use Data to Boost Psychological Readiness to Perform
Discover how top athletes leverage mental preparation alongside objective metrics to unlock their full potential. Read Article
David Van Orsdel
Social Psychology: Athletes Going Farther by Going Together
Helping athletes choose the right training partner(s) boosts motivation and performance, especially during challenging conditions. Training in groups also increases ... Read Article
Phil White
Speed v. Endurance: How to Maximize Your Athletes’ Strengths
Is your athlete speed or endurance dominant? Learn how to determine your athlete's maximal sprinting speed and tailor training that ... Read Article
The Basis of RPE and Why Coaches and Athletes Should Use It
Metrics from devices like power, heart rate and HRV are great, but rate of perceived exertion is a powerful tool ... Read Article
Fabiano C. Araujo
#nutrition
The Science of Sugars in Endurance Sports
Understand how the body breaks down carbs into sugars and explore the various types of sugars used in endurance sports. Read Article
Elizabeth Inpyn
How to Normalize Talking About Menstrual Health With Your Athletes
Confidently initiate a conversation about your athlete’s menstrual health and its impact on training. Read Article
Weight Loss for Endurance Athletes: Is It Worth the Risk?
Understand how weight loss affects endurance athletes and whether or not it will help your athlete reach a new personal ... Read Article
The Science of Breathwork for Cyclists: Better Performance & Mobility
Learn how proper breathing techniques — no, belly breathing is not proper — can enhance athletic performance and reduce stress ... Read Article
Menachem Brodie
Lessons Learned Using a CGM to Optimize Nutrition & Training
CGM devices are revolutionizing athletic training with real-time glucose monitoring and data-driven nutrition strategies for peak performance, but do you ... Read Article
Why Balance Training is NOT Core Stability Training
Forget what you know about "the core." Discover the true definition and how to train it for optimal performance in ... Read Article
Intermittent Fasting’s Effects On Endurance Results And Health
Fasted training can increase fat oxidation and affect energy metabolism, but its impact on athletic performance varies. Balancing fasting with ... Read Article
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