FTL Athlete Member Content

As more athletes decide to dive into do-it-yourself lactate testing, we explain how to best conduct measurements and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

We detail the integral role that water and sodium play in our physiological processes, and how understanding sweat rate and composition can improve performance, recovery, and health.

Physiological testing is a powerful tool to fine-tune your training and optimize performance.

Continuous lactate monitors have the potential to be a game changer in the endurance world, but does the technology measure up to the hype?

Find out all the dos and don’ts of physiological testing as we break down VO2max and lactate/ramp testing.

A blood profile can help athletes track progress and diagnose issues—but they need to know what to look for and work with a physician to interpret the data. This article will help to demystify your blood profile.

Given the hormonal fluctuations experienced during the menstrual cycle, should female athletes prepare differently for lab testing?