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Sweat Rate, Composition, and the Importance of Fluid Balance

We detail the integral role that water and sodium play in our physiological processes, and how understanding sweat rate and composition can improve performance, recovery, and health.

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Jared Berg, MS, RD, CSCS

Unlocking Your Full Potential: Insights from a Metabolic Assessment

Physiological testing is a powerful tool to fine-tune your training and optimize performance.

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Jared Berg, MS, RD, CSCS

Continuous Lactate Monitors: Delayed Gratification?

Continuous lactate monitors have the potential to be a game changer in the endurance world, but does the technology measure up to the hype?

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Rob Pickels

Everything You Need to Know About the INSCYD Test

The INSCYD test yields a powerful set of metrics, including VO2max, VLAmax, and an athlete’s complete metabolic profile. USA Cycling Level 1 Coach Ryan Kohler explores the INSCYD test protocol and how to analyze its results.

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Chris Case, Ryan Kohler, et. al.

Coach’s Corner: Assessing 60- to 90-min Power to Support 20-min Test Data

Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze data from longer threshold efforts to support results garnered from the popular 20-minute power test.

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Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor

Physiological Testing for the Female Athlete

Given the hormonal fluctuations experienced during the menstrual cycle, should female athletes prepare differently for lab testing?

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Julie Young