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Single-Leg Deadlifts for Beginners
Coach Lori offers a progression taking a beginner from never having hinged to a loaded single-leg deadlift in 10 weeks

Lori Thomson
Aug 12


The Athlete Ego: Why We Need It (And When It Sabotages Us)
The athlete ego isn't bad; it just needs to be calibrated

Carrie Jackson
Aug 10


Regaining Durability
Coach Menachem shares a quick strength flow you can do in your living room
Menachem Brodie
Aug 10


Individualization Over Generic Plans: What 78 World-Class Coaches Just Told Researchers
Tim talks about eight training success themes crucial to world-class coaches

Tim Cusick
Aug 10


Muscle Cramps Are Not Just an Electrolyte Problem
Exercise-associated muscle cramping is not simply an electrolyte problem

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Aug 4


Lactate Gels: The Next Breakthrough in Endurance Fueling?
If the body already uses lactate as fuel, could using it in training improve performance?

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 29


The setback isn't the problem; our reaction is
It's not the setback itself that derails us; it's what happens in the ten seconds after it

Carrie Jackson
Jul 13


Ready or not: Separating the signal and the whole athlete
The goal cannot be simply more data or more interpretation; the goal must be better decisions

Tim Cusick
Jul 13


Sleep Better to Perform Better: The Role of Nutrition
Nutrition choices throughout the day can help support better sleep quality

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 1


Beyond FTP: Why Great Coaching Looks Beyond Training Zones
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.

Rob Wakefield
Jun 11


Are you training to win or training not to lose?
Carrie explains what a growth mindset looks like for cyclists

Carrie Jackson
Jun 8


Heavy strength training mid season
Menachem shares an adjustment to your strength training this summer to get better on-bike performance
Menachem Brodie
Jun 8
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Advising Athletes on Hydration
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Feb 10


Concepts in Coaching: Steady State vs Micro Intervals for VO2max Development
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Tim Cusick
Feb 10


Workout Lab: High Torque Training
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Tim Cusick
Dec 7, 2025


The Benefits of High Torque Training
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Tim Cusick
Dec 7, 2025


Ultimate Guide for Coaching Your 1:1 Athletes During Winter Group Coaching
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Nov 30, 2025


Three Ways to Integrate Nutrition With Training
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Nov 23, 2025


Concepts in Coaching: Strength as a Metabolic Primer for Base Training
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Tim Cusick
Nov 3, 2025


Workout Lab: Aerobic Capacity Extension (ACE) Intervals
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Tim Cusick
Nov 3, 2025


Communication: The Key to Keeping Athletes Engaged and Happy
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Kathy Watts
Nov 1, 2025


Navigating Pre-Season Nutrition with your Athletes
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Oct 26, 2025


Concepts in Coaching: Doing More Intensity on Fewer Days
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Tim Cusick
Oct 3, 2025


Hard-Start Intervals: A Smarter Way to Reach and Hold VO₂max
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Tim Cusick
Oct 3, 2025


The Art of Coaching: Beyond the Science
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Kathy Watts
Sep 2, 2025


TrainingPeaks Fueling Insights vs. Hexis: What Coaches Should Know
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Aug 26, 2025


Athlete Engagement and Retention Planning
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 21, 2025


VO2max Fast and Slow Components: How They Shape Interval Training in Cycling
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BaseCamp
Jun 9, 2025


Interval Planning and Progression: Ultimate Guide for Coaches
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jun 9, 2025


Dynamic Race Simulation (DRS): Ultimate Guide for Coaches
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
May 12, 2025


Peaking: Ultimate Guide for Coaches
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Apr 28, 2025


Tapering: Ultimate Guide for Coaches
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Dr. Namrita Brooke
Apr 17, 2025
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