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What is Anaerobic Threshold? (+sample workouts!)
Exercise physiologists have long used thresholds as a way to measure transitions through exercise intensities, to quantify changes in fitness over time, and to evaluate metabolism in humans.
Often people refer to their “threshold” in the running world. But, as exercise physiologists, we know that there are actually at least two thresholds, the aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold, both with different purposes, physiologies, and work loads.
What is Aerobic Threshold? (+ sample workouts!)
What is Aerobic Threshold? Often people refer to their “threshold” in the running world. But, as exercise physiologists, we know that there are actually two thresholds, the aerobic threshold and the anaerobic threshold, both with different purposes,...
Why are my hip flexors tight?
Many people experience “tight hip flexors” and associate it with stiffness or assume they simply haven’t been stretching enough. As a result, they may seek massages or visits to physical therapists to “loosen up” the area. However, these approaches often fail to address the deeper issue, leading to hip stiffness and tightness returning again and again.
Identifying Overreaching: The Enemy of Progress
You’ve got an amazing coach, and an amazing program.. What could possibly go wrong? Unexpected delays in adaptations to training or even decrements in performance CAN occur for a variety of reasons – and despite excellent coaching and high-quality programming (i.e....
Why Strength Training Is The Game-Changer for Endurance Athletes
Strength training is often overlooked in endurance sports, and it’s easy to see why. Endurance sports already demand a huge time commitment. Take an Ironman triathlon, for example: a good finish time for this pinnacle event is around 12 hours, and the training leading up to it often involves 20 to 25 hours of effort per week. High-level running, swimming, and cycling are no different, with massive training volumes required to reach peak performance.
Are skinfold calipers a legit means of measuring body composition?
There are numerous ways to measure body composition, including, but not limited to, body mass index (BMI), underwater weighing, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), air-displacement plethysmography, skinfold calipers, or somatotyping. Where do skinfold calipers fit in in terms of accuracy and reliability?
Why do you keep rolling or spraining your ankles?
The foot and ankle are among the most common sites for both acute and chronic injuries in athletes and other physically active individuals. Although seldom life-threatening, they often have detrimental effects on sport activity and participation. When an injury to the foot or ankle occurs, athletes and individuals are limited in their abilities to walk, run, jump, kick, and simply get around without fearing another injury.
Mastering the Tempo Run: The Key to Faster, Stronger Running
Struggling to figure out what a tempo run is and whether it fits into your training plan? You’re not alone—many athletes stumble over the definition of tempo runs and how to incorporate them in their training. But don’t worry, we’re here to clear this up and provide you with everything you need to know, including sample workouts!
Do squats count as cardio? Let’s review the research in 2024
With the rise of *hybrid training in the last 10 years (*the simultaneous training of strength with conditioning; more simply known in the industry as the blend of strength and conditioning, ha!), there has been some concomitant research coming out to try to figure out if conditioning (“cardio”) has to be in the form of running, or if we can just get the desired benefits from something else… like squats.
Should You Train With Some Shoulder Pain?
Wondering how much pain is normal to train through? Here we will lay out everything you need to know about training with shoulder pain.
Social Running vs. Quality Workouts: How you have your fun and get fit too in 2025
Social runs offer much more than just miles on the road—they provide a sense of community, camaraderie, and fun. However, you need to balance these enjoyable group runs with a structured training plan that ensures your hard days are truly hard and your easy days are easy. Here’s how!
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