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The Cyclist's Guide to Cold and Flu Season: Train or Rest?
Confused about cycling with a cold or flu? Learn when to rest, when to ride (gently), and how to protect your health and fellow cyclists during illness.
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FTP Testing Demystified: Proven Methods to Track and Improve Your Cycling Power
Discover how to accurately test your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) using methods like the 20-minute, ramp, and 60-minute tests. Learn how FTP guides power-based training, helps you set the right zones, and tracks your cycling performance over time.
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Big Gear, Big Gains: The Definitive Guide to Low-Cadence Torque Workouts for Cyclists
Explore the science and practice of low-cadence torque training for cyclists. Discover how big-gear workouts can improve climbing, time trialing, and overall pedal power.
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The Hidden Language of Your Heart: A Realistic Look at HRV
Discover how heart rate variability (HRV) can be your secret weapon for smarter training and better recovery. Learn what HRV is, how to measure it, and why context matters.
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Cut the Mileage Trap: How Time-Based Cycling Boosts Performance
Time-based cycling focuses on effort and efficiency rather than chasing mileage. Discover how training by minutes instead of miles can boost your performance.
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Can Caffeine Improve Your Workout?
90% of Americans consume caffeine daily, and eight out of ten drink coffee. The coffee you drank this morning contains a powerful natural insecticide, don’t let that scare you though. That insecticide is actually the entire reason you drink the stuff. It’s called caffeine. If you’re like
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The No-Nonsense Guide to Intuitive Eating for Athletes
Discover how to fuel your training and enjoy your meals without falling into the trap of diet culture. Learn key strategies for intuitive eating, improving athletic performance, and embracing a more balanced approach to food.
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Big Gears, Bigger Gains? Why Low-Cadence Training Might Be Worth a Spin
Curious if slow, grinding intervals can really boost your cycling power? We unpack the good, the bad, and the science behind low-cadence training.
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Why Exercise Might Be the Ultimate Cure-All
Discover why experts call exercise the "most potent medical intervention ever known." Learn how it reshapes your body, boosts health, and reduces disease risk.
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Moderate Drinking: Health Perk or Risky Business?
A new report from NASEM links moderate drinking to lower all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease risk, but raises concerns about an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn about Surgeon General Murthy’s call for cancer-warning labels.
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Ditch the Cookie-Cutter Diet: Why One Size Never Fits All
Tired of diets that never last? Learn why a psychology-first approach, rooted in mindful habits, is the key to personalized and sustainable weight management.
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Clean Eating, Cheat Days & Carb Inflation: When ‘Healthy’ Habits Get Toxic
When ‘healthy eating’ becomes an obsession, it can sabotage both performance and happiness. Learn to spot hidden pitfalls—plus practical ways to fuel for real results.