What Happens to the Body After an Ironman?
Crossing the finish line of an Ironman represents the end of the race, but not the end of the physiological effort. After hours of swimming, cycling, and running, the body still needs to repair tissues,...
Can Always Training at the Same Pace Limit Your Progress?
Always training at the same pace may seem like a safe strategy, but when every session is performed at the same intensity, the stimulus provided to the body also tends to be very similar. Over...
Does Mental Fatigue Also Affect Physical Performance?
A difficult workout does not always mean that the body is less prepared. On some days, what changes is not physical capacity, but how effort is perceived. A demanding workday, hours of concentration, or a...
Fasted Training: How the Body Changes Its Use of Energy
Fasted training refers to exercising after a period without food, usually in the morning before breakfast. In this condition, the body has lower circulating glucose and insulin availability, which changes how energy is supplied during...
The Price of Starting a Race Too Fast
Starting a race at a pace above what you can sustain may seem like a good strategy. After all, gaining a few seconds in the first kilometers can create the feeling that you are “getting...
When Hydration Isn’t Enough to Maintain Performance
Drinking water during exercise is important, but it is not always enough to maintain performance. During long training sessions, endurance events, and exercise in hot conditions, the body loses not only water through sweat, but...