In today’s journal club we’re taking a closer look at ketones by focusing on a paper from 2020 titled “Utility of Ketone Supplementation to Enhance Physical Performance: A Systematic Review” Let’s jump in.
Training Lever Seven; Heat
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Training Lever Eight; Altitude
The following is an excerpt from an upcoming book on technology, distraction, and why training “basic” is the most effective way to improve your cycling. You can check out previous excerpts at this link, or to get updates and follow the progress of the book please sign up for our newsletter.
Is Polarized Training The Best?
In today’s journal club, we’re digging into the topic of “Polarized Training” by examining two new opinion papers that take opposing sides on whether Polarized training is an optimal strategy for endurance athletes. Let’s jump in.
Training Lever Six; Body Composition
Most cyclists know that losing weight is a powerful lever acting on cycling performance.
Being lighter on the bike is such an advantage that many of the best cyclists in the world devote enormous focus to being as light as possible [1], even at the expense of their overall health [2].
Riding Bikes and Drinking Beer
Is there any time a beer tastes better than after a long bike ride? Despite the strong bond between bikes and beer, we still need to ask the question; What impact does drinking beer after a ride have on our performance?
In today’s journal club we’ll examine a new article about beer and exercise. Let’s jump in.
Air Quality and Cycling: When to Ride, When to Stay Home
If you ride anywhere in the western states, contending with poor air quality during the summer months is a training reality. Emissions, wood smoke, and ozone; they all contribute to a less than ideal environment for riding.
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Why Are Masters Sprinters Slower?
I’ve never met a cyclist excited about getting slower, especially in a finishing sprint, but as hard and as smart as you train, getting older means getting slower.
So why exactly does your sprint get slower as you age, and is there anything you can do about it?
System Two: Utilize a Calendar
Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.
Jean de La Bruyère
Does More Data Make You Slower?
In today’s Journal Club we’ll check out a fascinating new study that examines whether looking at too much feedback during a time trial makes you slower on the bike. Is it possible to improve your cycling performance by limiting the amount of data you focus on during a race? Let’s find out.