Data has its benefits, but only when we learn to apply an intuitive approach to our fueling can we unlock the most efficient and healthy sports nutrition habits.
Crunching numbers is one thing, but if you want to turn data into victory, here are a few key things you should do and a few things to avoid.
HIT has many proven benefits and several big limitations. Trevor Connor explores how HIT works, its effects, and the most effective high-intensity interval workouts you can choose for specific gains.
Age-related declines in performance are not as inevitable as you think.
In this popular high-intensity fitness test, we explore the strength and endurance attributes that matter most, and how you can prepare for competition.
We explore the best ways to stay active, safe, and comfortable as child birth nears.
Improving your ability to push beyond your perceived limit can bring many rewards, from watts to wins.
By stringing together several days of high-intensity training, then adequately recovering, overload blocks can produce big gains.
Adding days to your microcycles will help you improve recovery, which can improve HIT sessions. It’s a win-win.
Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle influence training, recovery, and performance. Individual tracking and targeted strategies help female athletes adapt and thrive.
The cardiovascular system powers endurance performance. Explore how training reshapes the heart, what causes cardiovascular drift, and why too much exercise may carry long-term risks.
Oxygen delivery, VO2max, and breathing efficiency all shape how the respiratory system supports endurance performance.
Hormonal regulation plays a vital role in energy balance, recovery, and performance—disruptions can lead to fatigue, stagnation, or overtraining.
The era of AI-augmented endurance coaching is here. New tools don’t just collect data—they intelligently interpret, adapt, and learn, helping data-driven coaches and athletes to refine their training.
Doing more sprint work and cadence drills on your rides could lead to substantial performance gains.
The closer we get to peak fitness, the more vulnerable we may become to illness. We explore how to prevent illness, and how to train effectively when it strikes.
As more athletes decide to dive into do-it-yourself lactate testing, we explain how to best conduct measurements and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
We look at the latest research on the safety, benefits, and precautions for expecting mothers.
Whether it’s toxic algae blooms, wildlife encounters, or boat traffic, there are many safety considerations to take into account when swimming in open water.
The importance of a strong core for athletic performance can’t be overstated. Trevor Connor details the various benefits of a strong core, and the disadvantages of a weak one.
This client-centered counseling approach enhances your ability to guide your athletes toward improved motivation and commitment.