Do Trail Super Shoes Help Mountain Runners? Research Says A new study, “The Impact of Advanced Footwear Technology on the Performance and Running Biomechanics of Mountain Runners”...
Adapting to Super Shoes Research Says A study titled “Advanced Footwear Technology in Non-Elite Runners: A Survey of Training Practices and Reported Outcomes” by...
HRV Helps XC Skiers Get More from Altitude Training Research Says A study titled “Live High–Train Low Guided By Daily Heart Rate Variability In Elite Nordic-Skiers” by Laurent Schmitt...
What Athletes Need to Know About RED-S Research Says Two recent studies examine aspects of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). A systematic review by Alberto Valiño-Marques...
How to Make the Most of Goal Setting Research Says Two systematic reviews published in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology examined how goal setting impacts...
Open Goals Can Unlock Flow, Reduce Pressure Research Says Four studies collectively examine how different types of goals influence both performance and psychological states, particularly the experience...
Mental Skills Help Athletes Excel Under Pressure Research Says In a meta study aimed at identifying key factors and strategies that facilitate performance under pressure, Jacob Hufton...
Coros vs. Suunto HRV Tracking Compared In a previous article on Heart Rate Variability (HRV), I discussed how tracking your HRV can help optimize training by...
When Mountain Ultras Become More About Muscles Than Oxygen Research Says A study by David Jeker and colleagues (2020) in the European Journal of Sport Science, examined how altitude...
How to Beat the Heat with Heat Adaptation Training Hot conditions present a unique challenge for endurance athletes. When temperatures rise, your body’s cooling system competes directly with your...