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BikeErg Guide: How to Get the Most Out of Your Concept 2 Bike
If you are looking to learn about the Concept 2 Bike (called the BikeErg), you’ve come to the right place. The BikeErg is a fantastic training tool to improve your conditioning for many sports...
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Fat Oxidation Explained: How To Make Your Body Burn More Fat Than Sugar...
Fat oxidation is a process in which the body breaks down lipids, releasing energy to fuel your performance. But why is using fat as a fuel important for endurance performance? How does your body...
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High Lactate Levels During Exercise: What Causes Them? (Lactate Made Simple)
Welcome, coaches and athletes! Are you looking to improve your performance and better understand the human body during exercise? Look no further! In this article, we will try to better understand what...
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What is the Lactate Threshold?
As an athlete/coach, you’ve surely heard the term “Lactate Threshold” before. But can you actually define it, explain why it’s important, and tell me how to find it? Understanding key concepts of...
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Lactate Threshold Interpretation Methods
Have you heard terms such as Log-Log, Dmax, or OBLA when talking about lactate threshold interpretation? In this article, I’ll be walking you through the different existing methods to find lactate...
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FTP (Functional Threshold Power) or Lactate Threshold in Cycling?
In cycling, many people do 20min tests where they apply a coefficient between 0.9 and 0.95 to find their FTP (theoretically the highest sustainable power in an internal steady state). This test is...
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Maximum Heart Rate: The COMPLETE Guide
With the popularization of heart rate monitors, more and more athletes are paying attention to this physiological measurement. But what about maximum heart rate? What’s the best way to calculate (or...
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Understanding Heat Training Adaptations – Part 1
Disclaimer – Important Heat training should be done in collaboration with an experienced coach or trainer and with prior medical clearance. Heat illness is a very real and dangerous thing, so work...
View ArticlePsychological Strategies for Overcoming Fitness Plateaus
Overcoming fitness plateaus can be challenging, but with the right psychological strategies, you can break through barriers and continue progressing toward your fitness goals. Today, we will discover...
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Understanding Heat Training – Part 2
Disclaimer – Important Heat adaptation training should be done in collaboration with and experienced coach or trainer and with prior medical clearance. Heat illness is a very real and dangerous thing,...
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3 Easy Ways to Verify Your Zone 2 Training
Zone 2 training is a fundamental component of any well-rounded fitness regimen. It’s characterized by low-intensity, steady-state exercise, often referred to as “easy training.” In this article, we...
View ArticleHow B Vitamins Help Manage Depression
While none of these can replace regular treatment for depression, there are many ways – such as introducing exercise to your daily schedule – you can support yourself or a loved one in managing this...
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The Problem with Zone 2 Heart Rate
Have you ever wondered why there’s so much buzz about Zone 2 heart rate and why it’s often misunderstood? Zone 2 training is frequently touted as the best way to improve endurance and burn fat, but...
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3 Ways to Find Your VO2max (+FREE Calculator)
Ever wondered what your VO2max is and how it impacts your performance and health? VO2max, or your body’s maximal oxygen consumption, is a crucial indicator of your aerobic capacity. Whether you’re an...
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Protective Equipment induces Respiratory Muscle Fatigue in Tactical...
What is the impact of protective equipment on the breathing and performance of tactical operators? This is the question we set out to answer with this one-of-a-kind experiment. In this article, I will...
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How to Run a Good FTP Test for Cycling
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is one of the most critical metrics for cyclists looking to optimize their training. By doing an FTP test, we can accurately measure your FTP and tailor your workouts...
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Zone 2: The Complete Guide
Welcome to our blog on the benefits and importance of Zone 2 training! If you’re an athlete looking to improve your endurance, or just someone looking to improve their health, read on. This type of...
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What are Exercise Intensity Domains?
You may have heard of the “exercise intensity domains” known as Moderate, Heavy, Severe, and Extreme. These intensity domains are distinguished from each other by different physiological responses to...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Exercise for Anxiety Relief
Anxiety doesn’t knock on your door; it barges in unannounced, flipping your world in ways you didn’t anticipate. While therapy and medication offer relief, something unexpected can make a significant...
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5 Ways to Maintain the RIGHT Zone 2 Intensity
Zone 2 training is a critical component for athletes of all levels, including CrossFitters, runners, and anyone looking to improve endurance and overall cardiovascular health. It helps build aerobic...
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Muscle Fatigue Explained: No More Heavy Legs!
Have you ever wondered why your legs feel heavy when you exert yourself while your heart rate and your breathing aren’t going up? If muscular fatigue limits you in your physical activities, you...
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How Seasonal Changes Affect Athlete Mental Health and Training Outcomes
Seasonal changes can significantly impact both athlete mental health and training outcomes. Athletes often experience mood, energy, and motivation changes as temperatures shift and daylight hours...
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Claudia Gluck: Becoming a Professional CrossFit® athlete
Sean: I first met Claudia in May 2021 at CrossFit Grillen. A few months later, I joined her team to work with her on endurance and respiratory training. Over the last few years, I’ve been lucky enough...
View ArticleThe Role of Sleep in Enhancing Athletic Performance and Recovery
Sleep, often dismissed as a passive indulgence, is anything but. For athletes, it’s a cornerstone of performance and recovery, a force that operates quietly yet powerfully in the background. It’s the...
View ArticleUsing Local Terrain to Boost Endurance
When you step outside of the gym and trade a treadmill for local terrain, something unexpected happens: endurance starts building in new, dynamic ways. Using local terrain to boost endurance takes you...
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