Sports watches, cycling computers, sensors, and training apps generate an enormous amount of data. Estimated VO₂ max, training load, readiness, heart rate variability, power, pace, and many other metrics promise to help athletes train more...
Endurance athletes rely on data every day. Heart rate, power output, pace, VO₂ max, heart rate variability (HRV), training load, and many other metrics help guide important decisions. At the same time, sensations such as...
VO₂ max is one of the most widely used indicators of aerobic fitness. It represents the maximum amount of oxygen the body can take in, transport, and use during progressively intense exercise until exhaustion. The...
Frequent competitions are part of the routine for many endurance athletes. Running races, cycling events, triathlons, and other endurance competitions may take place on consecutive weekends, requiring the body to recover quickly in order...
Abdominal discomfort, nausea, a feeling of fullness, and even episodes of diarrhea are common complaints among endurance athletes. While many people associate these symptoms solely with nutrition, exercise itself causes physiological changes that can directly...
The Hidden Energy Cost of the Digestive System During Endurance Events During endurance events, most athletes focus on their muscles, heart, and lungs. However, another system is working hard behind the scenes: the digestive system....
