The BaseCamp Blog

Exercise-associated muscle cramping is not simply an electrolyte problem

If the body already uses lactate as fuel, could using it in training improve performance?

It's not the setback itself that derails us; it's what happens in the ten seconds after it

The goal cannot be simply more data or more interpretation; the goal must be better decisions

Nutrition choices throughout the day can help support better sleep quality

While FTP can be useful, it does not fully describe how an athlete produces power across different durations, how they respond to training, or what types of efforts are most likely to drive adaptation. Yet many athletes and coaches still build entire training programs around percentages of FTP.

Carrie explains what a growth mindset looks like for cyclists

Menachem shares an adjustment to your strength training this summer to get better on-bike performance

The goal of training is not to touch every system all the time, but to understand what matters most right now

Namrita explains the best path to success in higher carb intake during hard sessions and competitions

With an understanding of plyometrics, we can appreciate why these movements are valuable

Specificity is one of the most important principles in training, but it is also one of the most misunderstood

Moments of self-doubt may be brief, but the damage from them lingers

Carb loading is one of the most effective and misunderstood strategies for optimizing performance

Mastery doesn't happen automatically; it requires acknowledgment