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 more
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Explore our Endurance Training category for insights into exercise physiology and practical endurance strategies. Ideal for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it covers aerobic conditioning, energy system development, and the latest research on training and recovery. Learn from experts about VO2 max, lactate threshold, and endurance performance. Join our community for the latest in endurance training science and practical advice.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 will look … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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). … Read more
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 … Read more
Tempo Runs Protocol For Rugby Conditioning
“Tempo runs” were popularized by the famous sprint coach Charlie Francis who used this training method to condition his sprinters. This method was taken over and adapted to rugby union … Read more
7 Reasons You Need Cardio and How To Do It Right
For the longest time I was convinced that “cardio” was a complete waste of time. I thought that all you really needed was a couple of hard interval workouts every … Read more