4 Things to Consider When Working with Para-Athletes as an Endurance Coach
Coaching para-athletes is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for endurance coaches. Before working with a para-athlete, there are four things to consider.
Cycling
These posts discuss cycle coaching that includes bio-mechanics, bike fit, pedaling mechanics, tactics and more!
The Athlete-Centered Approach: Customizing a Training Plan Around Life, Goals and Physiology
Fitting every athlete into the same training system does a disservice to the athlete’s needs, goals and performance potential. By taking four areas into consideration, we can customize each training plan to the individual athlete.
Lactate Explained From a Physiological Perspective
Lactate is a naturally occurring metabolite in the metabolic conversion of glucose into energy. When energy demands increase, it’s matched by a corresponding rise in lactate production. But when levels appreciably accumulate, lactate becomes a performance limiter. Here’s what you need to know.
Old Science, Modern Application of Heat Training
This article examines the history of heat acclimation research, the physiological adaptations that occur with heat exposure, and how both passive and active heat training can be used to improve endurance performance in real-world settings.
The Science of the Warm-Up
You generally know that athletes should warm-up before harder efforts. But do you understand why? We take a closer look at what happens in the body while “warming-up” and why it is important.
What is Functional Training?
Commonly mis-defined and misunderstood, find out what functional training actually is and why it is critical to endurance sports performance.
Is Zone 2 Really the Endurance Panacea?
Zone 2 is a trendy topic but how do you sift through all of the discussion to come to the right conclusions? We approach this topic through the lens of what we know scientifically, and a dose of reality to identify what coaches and athletes really need to understand.
Guide: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Strength training and strength training for endurance athletes are not exactly the same thing. There are many considerations to take into account for endurance athletes. We cover them here.
My First Gravel Race
A former competitive road cyclist discovers the world of gravel racing and finds himself pleasantly surprised at the difference between the two sports. Find out why he ranks his gravel cycling experience far above his road cycling experience.
Reverse Periodization
Traditional methods of periodization are commonly known and applied. But what about ‘reverse periodization?’ What is it; when and how should it be applied? We break it down for you here.
