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7 Ways HIIT Supercharges Your Heart, Muscles, and Metabolism for Peak Performance
7 Ways HIIT Supercharges Your Heart, Muscles, and Metabolism for Peak Performance For everyday endurance athletes, the quest for improved performance like in gravel racing, trail running, and cyclocross, often focuses on long Zone 2 workouts that build stamina, durability, and endurance. However, incorporating High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into your training regimen is as important…
Read MoreMastering Heat Acclimation: Strategies for Endurance Athletes in Cycling, Running, and Triathlon
Mastering Heat Acclimation: Strategies for Endurance Athletes in Cycling, Running, and Triathlon It’s summer in the northern hemisphere and that means hotter temperatures for bike and running races as well as triathlons.  And if endurance athletes don’t acclimate to the hotter temperatures, their performances on race day will suffer and they’ll risk injury and heat…
Read MoreBoost Your Aerobic Power: Mastering VO2max with HIIT and Long, Slow Distance Training
Boost Your Aerobic Power: Mastering VO2max with HIIT and Long, Slow Distance Training Your VO2max – or the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise – is a measure of your aerobic fitness and endurance. The higher your VO2max, the more oxygen your body can take in and use, which means…
Read MoreDial In Your Warm-Ups for Endurance Events: Maximizing Speed Without Burning Matches
Dial In Your Warm-Ups for Endurance Events: Maximizing Speed Without Burning Matches I know a pro cyclocross racer who does a warmup before the race that is so intense I wonder if the rider was burning too many matches before the race began. Warming up before a race is tricky: Too much and you’re burning…
Read MoreNine practical tips to maximize your cycling and running strength training
Nine practical tips to maximize your cycling and running strength training Strength training is critical for cyclists and runners, especially older riders and women. What we’re going to dig into in this article is the specifics of how I assign strength training to my athletes. In addition to being certified as a cycling and running…
Read MoreFive Ways to Train Smarter, Not Harder, as an Endurance Athlete Over 50
Five Ways to Train Smarter, Not Harder, as an Endurance Athlete Over 50 As we age, we start realizing our bodies can’t do what they did in our 20s, but we are better at other things. We can’t continue to push ourselves to the limit with every workout or every week. As athletes age, this…
Read MoreYour Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training to Improving Cycling and Running Fitness
Your Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training to Improving Cycling and Running Fitness Are you looking for a way to take your fitness and performance to new heights? Look no further than high-intensity interval training (HIIT)! This powerhouse training method has taken the fitness world by storm, and for good reason. Whether you’re a cyclist or…
Read MoreYour Guide to Train and Prepare For Your Best Trail Running Performance f
How to train and prepare for your best – or first – trail running performance Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and hit the trails? Trail running is not only a fantastic way to stay fit and active, but it also offers a thrilling change of scenery from pounding the pavement. Whether…
Read MoreNutrition for Endurance Athletes: Fueling Your Best Performance
Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: Fueling Your Best Performance Fueling your body for optimal performance in training and racing is a crucial aspect of any endurance athlete’s journey. Whether you’re a cyclist or runner, understanding how to fuel yourself effectively can make all the difference in reaching your goals. In this blog post, I will explore…
Read MoreHIIT for Cyclists Over 50: Boosting Aerobic & Anaerobic Capacity
HIIT for Cyclists Over 50: Boosting Aerobic & Anaerobic Capacity High-intensity interval training is an effective way for cyclists and runners over 50 to improve their physical performance. By pushing the body to greater levels of exertion, HIIT workouts can boost endurance, strength and speed in even the oldest athletes. With its many health benefits,…
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