The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to VO2max and Lactate Tests
Find out all the dos and don’ts of physiological testing as we break down VO2max and lactate/ramp testing.
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Physiology > Exercise in the Heat
Exploring Heat Stress and Heat Stroke, with Dr. William Adams
We explore health conditions elicited by heat, including heat stress, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion, with expert guest Dr. William Adams.
Exercise in the Heat Pathway
Endurance athletes inevitably face the challenges imposed by training and racing in the heat. How do our bodies respond, and what are ways that we can best prepare? Learn how to beat the heat with advice from Dr. Stephen Cheung, Dr. Stephen Seiler, and a range of experts and coaches.
Best Practices for Racing in the Heat
Environmental physiologist Dr. Stephen Cheung details how to best prepare for events in the heat.
Exploring Heat Adaptation Methods
Dr. Stephen Cheung explores how to develop heat adaptation protocols that fit your event, budget, and circumstances.
The Myth of Cramping
Dehydration? Electrolyte imbalance? Heat? None of these actually causes cramping, according to new theories. Coach Trevor Connor takes a closer look.
Q&A on Heat Acclimatization, Sweat Rates, Altitude Effects, FTP Testing, and Fasted Training, with Lindsay Golich
Physiologist Lindsay Golich, who works with some of America’s best Olympic athletes, helps us field questions on heat, altitude, FTP testing, fasted training, and much more.
Indoor Cycling and Heat Management with Dr. Stephen Cheung
Dr. Cheung offers several tips to improve indoor cycling conditions to minimize any environmental impact. Hint: Airflow changes everything!
How to Manage Heat During Indoor Workouts
Training inside is hot! Here are some facts and tips on beating the heat indoors.
Your Winter Guide to Indoor Cycling, with Dr. Stephen Cheung
Dr. Stephen Cheung leads a discussion on indoor cycling, including heat management, adaptive differences between indoor and outdoor workouts, and what to do with those “nice” winter days when you can sneak outdoors.
Busting Myths About Riding in the Heat and Cold, with Dr. Stephen Cheung
We bust myths about exercising in the heat and in cold weather. We are joined by Dr. Stephen Cheung, one of the world’s preeminent environmental physiologists.
Managing Heat, with Rob Pickels
Physiologist Rob Pickels joins our hosts to talk about how heat affects athletic performance and the different strategies you can implement to manage it.