Optimizing Performance: Skeletal Muscle Science for Athletes

Improve your fitness with insights into skeletal muscle adaptations, including mitochondrial growth, capillarization, and VO2max gains. Read Article

Do I Need a Running Coach?

Some people see a lot of success with self-guided training, but for others, hiring a coach is a necessary next ... Read Article

Do I Need TrainingPeaks Premium If I Have a Coach?

TrainingPeaks is trusted by coaches and athletes all over the world, but do you need a Premium account if you’re ... Read Article

The Science and Controversy of Carbon Monoxide Rebreathing

The UCI banned the repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide in February 2025. Phil White outlines how carbon monoxide rebreathing works ... Read Article

The Athlete’s Guide to FTP

Bookmark this page as your guide for everything FTP-related, from foundational workouts to knowing when and how to retest. Read Article

Can’t Sleep Before a Race? Try These 3 Expert Sleep Strategies

If you’ve struggled with pre-race sleep in the past, it’s easy to begin catastrophizing once you recognize the same pattern ... Read Article

How to Do Lunges for Strong Hips & Legs

Lunges are a powerhouse exercise with variations and modifications for all levels. If your goals include better lower body strength, ... Read Article

Mastering the Air Squat

One of the cornerstone movements of any quality training program is the most basic movement in all of human physiology: ... Read Article

Top Speed Training Drills for All Athletes

Speed training is beneficial for everyone. Whether you're preparing for a casual 5k, training for a sprint tri, or just ... Read Article

Training During Ramadan: Timing, Fueling & Hydration Tips

Training during Ramadan is a challenge, but not impossible. These tips and strategies can help you fuel, recover, and continue ... Read Article

Training for HYROX

Hyrox is an emerging sport that combines strength and endurance through eight distinct stages. Here's how to train for it. Read Article

Post-Race Blues: Why It Happens & What to Do About It

Post-race blues happen to even the best athletes. Understanding why it happens can help you mitigate or even prevent them ... Read Article