Physical Training

Should We All Be Doing "Muscular Endurance" Training Now?

After dominant UTMB wins, everyone is talking about muscular endurance, but does the science back the hype? We analyse the research to see what it is…

Sep 27 •

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Training?

Understanding how detraining impacts your VO2 max, endurance, and key body systems, along with actionable ways to protect your athletic gains.

Jul 19 •

Reviewing Breathing Sensors as a Tool for Workload Monitoring

This article explores if breathing sensors and respiratory metrics improve training workload monitoring compared to heart rate. We examine their link to…

Jun 21 •

Are Women Better Ultra Runners Than Men?

Mainstream media claims that women are superior ultra runners to men, but does the data hold up? What does the science reveal about sex differences in…

May 24 •

Why Do Ultra Endurance Athletes Get Better With Age?

Ultra-endurance athletes peak in their late 30s, yet physiological gains plateau much earlier. In this article, we review the science in an effort to…

Apr 26 •

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