Category: Research

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The effects of age on masters world record cycling performances- is cycling different than running or have technology and knowledge changed the standard thinking? (PDF Download Available)

This weeks research review is about the effects of age on Cycling performance. BRAC has proposed a 15 year span in the Master’s category, based on a belief that a 54 year old’s performance and physiology is competitive to a 40 year old’s. Let’s see what the research says. Maybe the author of this pager and my friend Greg Swinand will chime in. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

The effects of age on masters world record cycling performances- is cycling different than running or have technology and knowledge changed the standard thinking? (PDF Download Available)

The effects of age on masters world record cycling performances- is cycling different than running or have technology and knowledge changed the standard thinking? (PDF Download Available)

Full-text (PDF) | I study the effect of aging on world record performances by Masters Track Cyclists. Using data on age class and time and distance for different indoor track cycling events (hour time trial, pursuit qualifying, time trial, and sprint qualifying) for both male and female cyclists….

The effects of age on masters world record cycling performances- is cycling different than running or have technology and knowledge changed the standard thinking? (PDF Download Available)

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How Alcohol Affects Muscle-Building

What’s better than burying yourself during a race or workout and then having a nice cold one afterwards? Well, just about anything. If you want to get faster, you might want to give up alcohol after your hard training days. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

How Alcohol Affects Muscle-Building

How Alcohol Affects Muscle-Building

Too much booze suppresses muscle synthesis.

How Alcohol Affects Muscle-Building

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Graphical Model for Interval Training – HurdleCentral.com

So you you want to understand intervals and the workload vs intensity relationship? Spend a little time marinating on this. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Graphical Model for Interval Training – HurdleCentral.com

Graphical Model for Interval Training – HurdleCentral.com

Graphical Model for Interval Training – Read more about intensity, sessions, repetitions, interval, intervals and athlete.

Graphical Model for Interval Training – HurdleCentral.com

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The High-Fat Diet for Endurance Athletes, in Three Graphs

Thinking of a Ketogenic Diet? Here is a great review of some new research. I feel there can be a right time and place for a low carb diet but not while you are racing CX or Crits. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

The High-Fat Diet for Endurance Athletes, in Three Graphs

The High-Fat Diet for Endurance Athletes, in Three Graphs

A new study tests the effects of eating this way on race performance.

The High-Fat Diet for Endurance Athletes, in Three Graphs

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The Low-Carb Sleep Regimen

Periodzation is the key word. Many workouts, diets, supplementation, recovery techniques, altitude etc, can improve performance but the key is when and how to use them. If used wrongly you can hamper performance not improve it. Below is a good read on new research about high vs low carb workouts. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

The Low-Carb Sleep Regimen

The Low-Carb Sleep Regimen

Alternate high-carb and low-carb workouts for an extra training stimulus.

Source: www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/the-low-carb-sleep-regimen?utm_campaign=shce=facebook.comarebutton

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Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided? – Cycling Weekly

So you raced this weekend and your legs are really sore, what do you do? This article is a good overview of the science of what is known. Have a little read and learn the secrets of getting faster. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided? – Cycling Weekly

Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided? – Cycling Weekly

We assess whether delayed onset muscle soreness is an avoidable part of training

Source: www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/can-delayed-onset-muscle-soreness-be-avoided-203452?utm_source=Facebook

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Heat Stress, Plasma Volume, and the Benefits of Dehydration

Why did Tony Martin train in his bathroom with the heater on before he won the ITT World Championship? Plasma Volume expansion. You too can be faster in hot conditions with a little knowledge. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Heat Stress, Plasma Volume, and the Benefits of Dehydration

Heat Stress, Plasma Volume, and the Benefits of Dehydration

Is heat training the new altitude?

Source: www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/heat-stress-plasma-volume-and-the-benefits-of-dehydration

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What is Lactate and Lactate Threshold

Dr. Iñigo San Millán always does a good job of explaining things and this blog will teach you more about Lactate than you care about. Note: some Physiologist have a different concept of how to train based on Lactate and the importance or lack of Lactate testing. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

What is Lactate and Lactate Threshold | TrainingPeaks

What is Lactate and Lactate Threshold | TrainingPeaks

Lactate threshold has been a term used for many years across all sports and it is one of the most daily pronounced terms in the world of training by athletes and coaches worldwide. However, do we really know what lactate threshold is? Furthermore, do we know what lactate is and its role in performance and …

Source: www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/what-is-lactate-and-lactate-threshold/

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Fatigue- Its All in Your Head

Do you have an issue preforming at your best during “A” races? Mental Stress and Fatigue play a big role in your physiological performances. This is a new field of research with some really neat findings. To be at your best you need to train mentally and physically and be mentally and physically fresh. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Its All in Your Head

Fatigue Is All in Your Head

New research shows that perceptions of fatigue and pain stop us from hitting our physical limits long before our bodies do. Can athletes train their brains to reach unheard-of levels of peak performance?

Source: www.outsideonline.com/2112241/fatigue-all-your-head

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Your internal monologue during a workout determines success: study

Can telling yourself positive affirmations really improve your race results? Hell, yes they can. Now we are in CX season and the suffering has begun, do yourself a favor, get mentally tough, tell yourself positive affirmations, and capture that burning desire within. Attached is a good review of new research showing 1-2% improvement with positive self-talk. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Your internal monologue during a workout determines success: study

Your internal monologue during a workout determines success: study

Growing evidence suggests that our physical limits are actually governed by the brain – and we have the power to control it

Source: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/your-internal-monologue-during-a-workout-determines-success-study/article31899954/