The True Definition of Threshold
Your lactate threshold may not be what you think it is. Coach Trevor Connor explores the true definition of this physiological turn point.
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Environmental Pollution, Health, and Performance, with Dr. Michael Koehle
Should we modify how, where, and when we train based on our potential exposure to pollutants?
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.
Physiological Responses to Altitude
Head Coach Ryan Kohler details the profound physiological impacts that altitude can have on our heart rate and power output.
The Physiology of the Race Season, with Dr. Iñigo San Millán
We explore the physiology of race season—how to find top-end fitness, how long it takes, and the best ways to do it.
Exploring Heat Adaptation Methods
Dr. Stephen Cheung explores how to develop heat adaptation protocols that fit your event, budget, and circumstances.
Endurance Performance Testing and Monitoring—Past, Present, and Future
Dr. Stephen Seiler presents on the history and future of endurance sports testing and monitoring.
Do Sprints Within Endurance Rides Improve Adaptations?
Dr. Stephen Cheung attempts to answer the question of whether it’s productive to incorporate intensity into an endurance ride.
INSCYD and the Power of Testing Analysis, with Sebastian Weber
We compare and contrast various test methods based on three key aspects: 1) the protocol, 2) the data the test provides, and 3) the analysis you can perform with that data.
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. Coach Ryan Kohler explores the INSCYD test protocol and how to analyze its results.
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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.