In the world of competitive and recreational cycling, there is a massive focus on how to use supplements as performance enhancers. Thus, the market is overflooded with supplements, that claims to boost your cycling performance. However, the reality is that only a handful of substances are backed by rigorous science. This guide breaks down the most effective ergogenic (performance-boosting) and medical (health-supporting) supplements based on the latest physiological research

Heavy strength training doesn't interfere with your aerobic training; it complements it. By improving your "durability" and power, you can maintain higher speeds for longer and have the "snap" needed for the final sprint. If you’re looking to break a plateau this season, and you're not already doing heavy strength training, it most likely will benefit your performance to hit the gym!

Metabolic flexibility in cycling refers to the body’s ability to efficiently switch between fat and carbohydrate oxidation. But how is metabolic flexibility related to cycling performance and how can it be trained?

Durability in cycling is the ability to maintain a high level of performance (power output) despite accumulating fatigue over extended...

In a recent a recent blogpost we dived into the fact that lactate threshold 1 (LT1) and FatMax (maximal fat oxidation rate - MFO) rarely...

A quick rundown on FatMax including a 'real world' example!

What a cyclist needs to consider in relation to bone health!

An easy to understand guideline to strength training for improving cycling performance!

A scientific breakdown of how to approach strength training as a cyclist!

What is VLamax and why does it matter? This post aims to give you a an easy to understand introduction to VLamax and why it matters!

Fueling your body for peak performance is not just about what you eat; it's about understanding how to optimize your nutrition to reach...

Durability is a term that comes up more and more frequently in relation to cycling performance, as it can be used as a performance marker...

Training in a low carbohydrate (CHO) state has been used in many years by endurance athletes to manipulate the body's fuel utilization...

Sodium bicarbonate supplementation improves muscle buffering capacity and the ability to tolerate higher lacate concentrations during...