Perfecting Your Warm-Up
We explore the best method for priming yourself for racing—busting myths and delving into the science of warm-up routines.
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Potluck Discussion: Fatigue Training, Impact of Pregnancy, and Athlete Parents
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss the value of training fatigued, how to support a pregnant athlete, and what we can learn from parents who are professional athletes.
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Performance Determinants of Hyrox Competition
In this popular high-intensity fitness test, we explore the strength and endurance attributes that matter most, and how you can prepare for competition.
Using “Fatigue Training” to Reach Peak Form
By stringing together several days of high-intensity training, then adequately recovering, overload blocks can produce big gains.
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The Benefits of Extending Your Training “Week”
Adding days to your microcycles will help you improve recovery, which can improve HIT sessions. It’s a win-win.
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The Synergistic Power of Training Your Brain, with Dr. Scott Frey
We’re joined by neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey as we explore the effects of mental fatigue and brain endurance training on performance.
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Durability: The Fourth Pillar of Aerobic Fitness
Coaches have known about the importance of durability for years, but researchers are only just starting to catch up. We discuss why it is the fourth pillar of performance.
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Why Researchers, Coaches, and Athletes Need to Work Closely Together
We talk with Dr. Michael Kennedy about his work trying to bridge the knowledge-practice gap between researchers and practitioners.
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Potluck Discussion: Lessons Learned, Comparing Intervals, and Is All Base the Same?
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss lessons learned from big events, the difference between over-under’s and true HIIT intervals, and whether all base training is made equal.
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When Is Our Interval Work Too Much?
Brent Bookwalter talks with us about the importance of balancing physical and mental resources to get our workouts just right.
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The Many Rewards of Neuromuscular Training for Cyclists
Doing more sprint work and cadence drills on your rides could lead to substantial performance gains.
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Potluck Discussion: Is More Better, Training for Time Trial Series, and Dream Research
Our hosts talk about why we shouldn’t believe that more is always better, how to build a weekly time trial series into your training, and what research we’d like to see conducted.
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Open-Water Swimming Safety
Whether it’s toxic algae blooms, wildlife encounters, or boat traffic, there are many safety considerations to take into account when swimming in open water.
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Our Deep Dive on the Norwegian Method
We talk with Brad Culp, author of “The Norwegian Method,” about the main tenets of the training philosophy, as well as who should and shouldn’t apply the method in their training.
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Individualizing HIIT Workouts by Season and Athlete Phenotype
Understanding when and how to introduce HIIT can make all the difference in an athlete’s ability to absorb training and optimize performance.
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The Stable and Strong Athlete
In part 3 of our series on movement literacy for cyclists, Dr. Stacey Brickson delves into stability and strength to make you a healthier cyclist.
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Movement Literacy for Cyclists
In this multi-part series, Dr. Stacey Brickson details several tools built on a hierarchy of mobility, flexibility, stability, and strength, designed to make you a healthier cyclist.
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Potluck Discussion: Athlete Autonomy, Training Different Bikes, and the Importance of Skincare
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss the balance of athlete autonomy versus prescription, how to balance training with multiple types of bikes, and how to avoid being swayed by athlete-marketed skincare trends that may not be worth the hype.
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