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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. 

Many athletes worry that they will lose fitness if they skip too many days of training. While detraining does occur over time, there are also many benefits to taking a break.

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the fuels that power human performance and recovery. And water is a critical piece of the puzzle.

Cold temperatures can affect not only comfort but performance during your rides and races. We teach you how to stay warm and dry all year long.

These nutrition strategies will help reduce the side effects of hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle.

Working on strength, stretching, and stability a few times a week will help keep knee pain away.

We dive into the physiology and physics of climbing by bike, and offer tips on how you should climb given your type of engine.

Reducing cardiovascular drift and increasing fiber recruitment are key components of sustainability.