Category: Research

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Altitude matters in cycling. This is the first in a trilogy on altitude. These posts will focus on work from the smartest guys in the room on performance and altitude. Charles Howe Did all the research so I didn’t have to. Thanks Charles.

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Seiler’s Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs. (PDF Download Available)

Stephen Seiler serves up a big plate of enchiladas on intensity and volume, Check out the special sauce, gobble it up and improve your performance. Stephen does all the REAL research so We don’t have to.

Seiler’s Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs. (PDF Download Available)

Seiler’s Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs. (PDF Download Available)

Full-text (PDF) | Seiler’s Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs.

Seiler’s Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs. (PDF Download Available)

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A Scientific Approach to Improve Physiological Capacity of an Elite Cyclist

The debate on Threshold vs Polarization training goes on. What I see here is that if you increase your training load by 20% and include heavy weight lifting you create greater stress and more adaptations. The next step would be to test both groups with similar workloads. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

A Scientific Approach to Improve Physiological Capacity of an Elite Cyclist

A Scientific Approach to Improve Physiological Capacity of an Elite Cyclist

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A Scientific Approach to Improve Physiological Capacity of an Elite Cyclist

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Training Myth- The False Dichotomy of Exercise Bioenergetics

If you want to get faster and you are doing efforts over 1 minute its all about the aerobic system. Read and learn. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Instagram post by Dr. Eddie Jo, PhD, CSCS, CISSN • Jul 13, 2017 at 2:48am UTC

Instagram post by Dr. Eddie Jo, PhD, CSCS, CISSN • Jul 13, 2017 at 2:48am UTC

470 Likes, 34 Comments – Dr. Eddie Jo, PhD, CSCS, CISSN (@dr.eddiejo) on Instagram: “Conditioning programs have traditionally been implemented on the basis of a false dichotomous view…”

Instagram post by Dr. Eddie Jo, PhD, CSCS, CISSN • Jul 13, 2017 at 2:48am UTC

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Jeukendrup – Trusted sports nutrition advice & exercise science news

Hey beer loving racers. I have posted how alcohol prevents performance adaptions. Well new research says one watered down salty Beer could help with hydration. Now you have a good reason to drink after a race. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Jeukendrup – Trusted sports nutrition advice & exercise science news

Jeukendrup – Trusted sports nutrition advice & exercise science news

Unlock the Power of Science to Optimise Performance – Evidence based information and advice about sports nutrition and exercise science

Jeukendrup – Trusted sports nutrition advice & exercise science news

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Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

Do you feel old? Do take more easy day? Are you just tired all the time when training hard? HTFU- Science suggest in Middle age you should recover just like when you were in your 20s. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

It sure feels that way, but science doesn’t necessarily agree.

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

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Dark chocolate supplementation reduces the oxygen cost of moderate intensity cycling. – PubMed – NCBI

While one research paper does not make solid science. For me and all the Dark Chocolate eaters, we will continue to consume it every night for performance reasons. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Dark chocolate supplementation reduces the oxygen cost of moderate intensity cycling. – PubMed – NCBI

Dark chocolate supplementation reduces the oxygen cost of moderate intensity cycling. – PubMed – NCBI

J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015 Dec 15;12:47. doi: 10.1186/s12970-015-0106-7. eCollection 2015. Comparative Study; Randomized Controlled Trial

Dark chocolate supplementation reduces the oxygen cost of moderate intensity cycling. – PubMed – NCBI

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Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?

As we get close to CX season there is a lot of rumblings about ergogenic aids and how to boost performance. Look no further than that yellow Arm & Hammer box in the back of your frig. You might end up on top of the podium or on top of the blue porta potty throne. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?

Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?

It’s a commonly used performance enhancer, but it has some limitations.

Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?