Everything You Need to Know About the INSCYD Test
The INSCYD test yields a powerful set of metrics, including a complete metabolic profile. Coach Ryan Kohler details the test protocol and analysis.
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Does Strength Training Make You Faster?
Dr. Stephen Cheung reviews recent research that addresses the question of whether strength training can make you faster on the bike.
The Impact of Cold on Metabolism and Fueling
Environmental physiologist Dr. Stephen Cheung addresses whether the amount of fat and carbohydrate used for energy changes with the temperature.
Dr. Seiler Answers Five Great Endurance Questions
Dr. Stephen Seiler answers five endurance training questions on heart rate, zones, polarized training, rest, and much more.
Coach’s Corner: How to Analyze the Power Duration Curve
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze the Power Duration Curve in order to illustrate how you can train fatiguability.
Wprime, Critical Power, 6-minute Power, and Variable Intensity Races
In this video, Dr. Seiler thinks out loud—with math—to explore how critical power and variable intensity races might connect in practice.
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 Track the Long-Term Relationship Between Heart Rate and Power
Coach Ryan Kohler reviews season-to-season changes in heart rate/power distributions to illustrate improvements across the different energy systems.
How to Manage Heat During Indoor Workouts
Training inside is hot! Here are some facts and tips on beating the heat indoors.
Q&A on Junior Athletes, PVCs, Supplements, and Base Rides, with Daniel Matheny
Coach and endurance mountain bike champ Daniel Matheny helps us field questions on coaching junior athletes, how aerobic capacity is impacted by intensity, PVCs, and much more.