Skincare for Athletes: Protecting Performance and Health
Learn from dermatologist Dr. Lela Lankerani and other experts about the importance of skincare for endurance athletes.
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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.
Bike Fit Methodology, with Dr. Andy Pruitt, Colby Pearce, and Todd Carver
Three great minds of bike fit share their bike fitting methods, the role of technology, and other practical considerations.
Relieving Foot Pain from Cycling
Dr. Andy Pruitt explores common sources and potential treatments for relieving pain under the ball of the foot.
Bike Fit Philosophy, with Dr. Andy Pruitt, Colby Pearce, and Todd Carver
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.
The Importance of the Cockpit to Bike Fit
Our Director of Sports Medicine, Dr. Andy Pruitt, addresses how and why the cockpit is such a critical component to bike fit.
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.
Saddle Sores, Sexual Dysfunction, and Other Female “Saddle Diseases”
Dr. Andy Pruitt and Betsy Welch hold a frank discussion about saddle sores, sexual dysfunction, and other female-specific saddle/chamois pathologies, addressing both preventative measures and potential long-term consequences.
Saddle Sores and Other Male “Saddle Diseases”
Saddle sores, numbness, and erectile dysfunction are just a few of the issues that can hamper male cyclists. Dr. Andy Pruitt details how to avoid these and other cycling saddle problems.
Choosing the Right Bike Saddle for Your Body’s Biomechanics
The saddle you choose to ride, and its proper placement, play huge roles in your comfort and performance on the bike.
Q&A on Returning from Injury, Weight Management, and Fast-Twitch Fibers, with Renee Eastman
With the help of CTS coach Renee Eastman, we field questions on injury, the power of consistency, weight vs. power, and fast-twitch fibers.
The Knee Is the Victim
Because the knee is caught between the hip and the foot, it often bears the brunt of biomechanical pedaling forces, which leads to injuries. Dr. Andy Pruitt explains why.
How to Effectively Return to the Bike After Injury, with Dr. Andy Pruitt
We discuss the physical and mental aspects of safely and effectively returning to the bike after an injury.
Knee Health Pathway
Healthy knees are critical for cyclists. See how to keep your knees happy with bike fit, strength training, mobility, and expert advice from Dr. Andy Pruitt, Jess Elliott, and Menachem Brodie.
Demystifying Your Blood Profile
A blood profile can help athletes track progress and diagnose issues—but they need to know what to look for and work with a physician to interpret the data. This article will help to demystify your blood profile.
How to Diagnose “Spring Knee” and Other Common Knee Injuries, with Dr. Andy Pruitt
Sports medicine guru Dr. Andy Pruitt presents the science and symptoms of the most common knee injuries in cyclists.
Battling Saddle Sores with Don Powell
When you sit on a bike saddle, that’s a lot of weight on a very small surface area, the weight of the torso, the way the helmet, the weight of the upper body, the arms, it’s all focused into this relatively small point, and then we’re going to add friction, and that’s generated by the movement of the legs, where the motion of pedaling becomes focused into a very small area.
Dr. Scott’s Storrie of Health and Natural Wellness: Part 2
Colby Pearce continues his conversation with Dr. Scott Storrie to dissect a myriad of elements that go into making a well-rounded athlete.