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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Learn the importance of working on your body first to effect change in your brain and mind.
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Predictors of Performance in Ultra Runners
What are the keys to success in ultra running, and are they the same across all distances?
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Fast Talk Labs Q&A #1
We get asked a lot of great—and nerdy—questions via our Fast Talk Labs Forum. Every month we’ll now be taking the best questions and publishing our answers. This month, our in-house physiologist Rob Pickels tackles the topics of altitude training and the impact of body composition on hypothermia.
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Episode Two of The Stephen Seiler Podcast: A Brief History of Exercise Physiology
In this second part of our three-part series, Dr. Stephen Seiler gives us the history of exercise physiology research as well as insights into the inner workings of the academic world.
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The Science Behind Going Slow to Be Fast
The concepts of central and peripheral conditioning help explain why an effective training base period leads to speed and durability in the race season.
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Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Your Athletic Potential
Polarized training is most successful when your body is ready for high-intensity sessions. Understanding how your autonomic nervous system works can help you time it right.
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Polarized Training Pathway
In collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler, the “father of polarized training,” we have curated everything you need to know about the 80/20 training method.
Testing to Identify Respiration Limiters
Coach Steve Neal helps athletes develop their respiratory systems to improve performance. Find out how the testing works, the limiters it exposes, and what you can do to start training your own breathing.
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Q&A on Indoor Training, Effective Sleep, Recovery Needs for Women, and Vitamin D with Jennifer Real
Medical doctor and elite Zwift team manager Jennifer Real talks with us about indoor training and racing, and how to achieve effective recovery including monitoring sleep and taking Vitamin D.
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Cardiac Remodeling in Endurance Athletes, with Dr. Brad Petek and Dr. Tim Churchill
We explore the ways in which the heart changes through training and adaptation with two leading experts in sports cardiology.
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How to Warm Up for Zwift Races
The demands of virtual racing are different from live racing. Physiologist Rob Pickels explores the science of warmups and how this applies to fast-start Zwift races.
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Exercise in the Cold Pathway
Exercising in cold weather has a significant impact on our physiology—from breathing to metabolism to performance. In this Pathway, you’ll learn about the physiological and psychological effects of cold from many experts.
How to Dress for Cold-Weather Cycling
Our Canadian CEO and cycling coach Trevor Connor offers his hard-won tips for how to dress for cold-weather cycling warmth and comfort.
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Why You Should Dress Warm in Cold Weather
Coach Connor offers his explanation for why you should overdress, rather than underdress, during cold-weather rides.
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Understanding the Relationship Between VO2max and VLAmax
While VO2max is well studied, VLamax is a relatively new concept. Understanding the relationship between the two measures will help you better define your training.
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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.
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Could Respiration Be Your Limiter?
Athletes spend much of their time training their legs and heart. What about our lungs? Steve Neal breaks down the components of respiration to help explain why it could be holding you back.
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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?
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