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Articles
Explore a range of cycling, endurance and sport science topics. Each article should be easy to understand and accessible to anyone new to cycling or endurance sports.
Exercise Testing: VO2 Max
A simple overview of VO2 max including what it is, how it can be used to measure fitness and different ways to test someone VO2 max.
Caffeine & Endurance Sports
Caffeine is the most readily available ergogenic aid but how does it affect performance?
Understanding Hydration
An overview of how hydration impacts our performance as cyclists or endurance athletes.
10 Ways To Improve Sleep
Sleep is frequently dismissed, but it's a component of your wellbeing capable of changing your whole life.
Exercise Testing: Resting Metabolic Rate
A basic review of the definition, purpose and uses of resting metabolic rate.
You Need A Mantra
A mantra can be used for a multitude of purposes, focus during meditation, building self confidence and improving sporting performance.
Alcohol & Sport
A summary of the myriad of ways that the body responds to alcohol.
Dehydration & Athletic Performance
A review of the science behind dehydration and its impact on performance.
Meditation Basics
A basic overview of how meditation can help athletes become more relaxed and focused.
Reducing Added Sugars
Sugars and artifical sweeteners are in so many of the foods that we eat. With greater awareness of their impact it can be easier to reduce sugar intake.
Terminology & Gender Diversity
A basic overview of terminology associated with transgender and gender non conforming individuals