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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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Build Your Base: Six Nutrition Priorities for a Strong Preseason

The preseason is the perfect time to reset nutrition habits before training load becomes more specific

Dr. Namrita Brooke

Nov 18, 2025

The science of ageless strength

If we want to improve fitness and look, feel, and ride our best for many years, strength training is nonnegotiable

Menachem Brodie

Nov 18, 2025

Base Building and The Toggle Switch Model

We often chase improvement through focus, but specificity always comes with tradeoffs

Tim Cusick

Nov 10, 2025

Gratitude as a performance practice

What's the deal with gratitude, and what the heck does it have to do with performance?

Carrie Jackson

Nov 10, 2025

The Devil Is in the Details: Avoid Bike Issues in Solvang

Coach Tim shares a bike maintenance checklist to use the week before a cycling camp

Tim Cusick

Oct 19, 2025

Dynamic stretches for the cycling transition season

Pumpkins abound, and winter clock days are drawing near...which for many cyclists means that enjoyment of cooler temps goes hand in hand with longer riding before winter days set in. Yes, this is possibly some of the best riding of the year! We've put in the work last winter, built sharper fitness atop that base, and have also now had some time to let our bodies recover a little after some hard riding during the meat of the season. It can be really challenging to start thinki

Menachem Brodie

Oct 10, 2025

Hear Me Out: Why Walking Belongs in Your Cycling Transition Plan

Most cyclists will roll their eyes when I say this, but hear me out: walking is one of the most effective repair tools you can use during the transition phase of your training year.

Tim Cusick

Oct 6, 2025