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.
Finding a good bike fitter can be challenging. Dr. Andy Pruitt, a pioneer in bike fit, explains the many nuances of choosing the best fitter for you.
Long-held beliefs about the benefits of massage are not backed by science. But that doesn’t mean you should stop seeing your favorite therapist. We explain.
Just because you have limited time doesn’t mean you can’t create a training plan that involves an overload stimulus. We show you how.
We explore the skills, techniques, and pacing strategies you need to take on any gravel event.
We review the art and science of developing and maintaining an annual training plan, which helps athletes progress and perform at their best.
Many tools and techniques promise recovery benefits. But the science suggests that the fundamentals—sleep and nutrition to fuel the brain—may be the best place to invest.
We explore whether Strava and other new training apps can make you faster, and how to effectively fit them into a structured training plan.
A blood profile can help athletes track progress and diagnose issues—but they need to know what to look for and work with a physician to interpret the data. This article will help to demystify your blood profile.
Few topics in endurance sports are more misunderstood and draw more ire than hydration and electrolyte sports drinks. Trevor Connor explores the biochemical mechanics to show what happens when we drink salty sports drinks.
Dehydration? Electrolyte imbalance? Heat? None of these actually causes cramping, according to new theories. Coach Trevor Connor takes a closer look.
Every athlete of any ability level can benefit from the guidance of a good coach. We explore the coach-athlete relationship, and offer advice on how to reap the greatest rewards from working with a coach.
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.
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.
There is no lactic acid in the human body. That said, the burn we feel during hard efforts has a lot to do with acid.
The winter months aren’t for going fast, but for preparing the body for the real training to come this spring.
Given the hormonal fluctuations experienced during the menstrual cycle, should female athletes prepare differently for lab testing?
Physiological improvements are not the only way to maximize performance. Dr. Cheung explores the psychology of feedback, deception, and perception.
Are you a good nutrition student? By using a gap analysis, you can create a personalized nutrition plan.