It’s often overlooked, and sometimes altogether forgotten. But it never should be. Recovery is just as important to strong performances as your daily workouts and weekly riding volume. That’s because recovery is when adaptation happens. Learn how to master this critical and often overlooked side of the training balance equation.
It’s often undervalued, and sometimes altogether ignored; but it shouldn’t be. Recovery from workouts is as important to the training process as the workouts themselves. With the help of Dr. Stephen Seiler, Dr. Shona Halson, Dr. Andy Pruitt, and many others, we examine this critical but often neglected component of exercise physiology.
Many tools and techniques promise recovery benefits. But the science suggests that the fundamentals—sleep and nutrition to fuel the brain—may be the best place to invest.
Coach Ryan Kohler and Coach Trevor Connor dissect training data to help you understand how to look for signs of freshness before any interval session.
Recovering from a big ride can be helped by NormaTec, a medical device company, that crafts inflatable compression wear for athletes. Research has shown this type of recovery enhancement can have significant impacts on a host of factors, both molecular and circulatory.
In part 2 of our series on movement literacy for cyclists, Dr. Stacey Brickson delves into mobility and flexibility to make you a healthier cyclist.
There’s conflicting and inconclusive evidence on how to properly treat IT band syndrome. We break down some of these common treatments so you can get back to your sport better than before.
An athlete’s rate of perceived exertion, or RPE, is one of the most underappreciated metrics. For ultra-athletes who are closely in touch with their bodies and minds, working with RPE is an essential component to training and racing.
Increasing your mileage may also lead to an increase in knee pain. Learn about runner’s knee and how you can alleviate your pain at home.
These exercises will keep the body moving and blood flowing during your in-season rest weeks.
Siren Seiler talks about how building a life outside of running helps her navigate some tough times in her athletic career.
There’s more to recovery and injury prevention than just getting a massage. We’ve got the lowdown on several types of manual therapy so you can better understand the pros and cons of each.
Pain is part of the privilege of endurance sports. It’s how you know you’re pushing your limits. But how do you know when it’s really time to stop? We ask a PT for her advice.
Moving well is the key to consistent training, but what are the key areas of mobility for endurance athletes? We find out in this video interview with strength coach Erin Carson.
Everyone seems to have a pair—or want a pair, but are they worth it? Two triathlon coaches debate the pros and cons of compression boots.
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.
Is more better? We explore how our bodies adapt to training and why the right amount of stress at the right times is a far better way to train than going hard all the time.
Dr. San Millán, the coach of Tadej Pogačar, discusses the physiology of training, biomarkers of recovery, and why we don’t want to be in a constant catabolic state.
World champion athlete and coach Melanie McQuaid details the numerous factors that impact how much recovery an athlete needs after long endurance events.
Three great minds of bike fit share their bike fitting methods, the role of technology, and other practical considerations.
Dr. Andy Pruitt explores common sources and potential treatments for relieving pain under the ball of the foot.
Hard to define and often difficult to recognize, burnout is not only a mental struggle, it can also have physical symptoms. We explore the causes and consequences of burnout, and ways to keep the flame alive.
With the help of three of the great minds in bike fit, we discuss bike fit philosophy and how science plays in role in shaping that mindset.