A Deep Dive on Interval Execution
Learn how and why you should select certain intervals, how to integrate them into your training plan, when to do them, and how to properly execute them.
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Extend Your Analytical Skills
Joe Friel details the ways in which coaches can identify strengths and weaknesses in movement patterns, motivation, and training execution.
Develop Your Planning Skills
Joe Friel explores the development of annual training plans, short-term plans, and matters beyond sport-specific workouts.
Hone Your Teaching Skills
Joe Friel explains the keys to becoming both a good coach and teacher, and taking ownership in an athlete’s progress.
Deepen Your Sport-Specific Knowledge
Joe Friel describes why it is so important for coaches to fully understand the unique demands of an athlete’s event.
Expand Your Sport Science Knowledge
Joe Friel explains the importance of having a broad understanding of exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, and other science fields.
Upgrade Your Gear & Tech Knowledge
Joe Friel describes the evolution of sports tech, explains how to keep up with new advancements, and offers tips on improving technological knowledge.
Build Your Business Knowledge
Joe Friel explores one of the major stumbling blocks for coaches: creating and maintaining a profitable business.
Coaching Philosophy vs. Methodology
Joe Friel leads a discussion among prominent coaches on the various coaching philosophies, methodologies, and styles.
A Pro Athlete’s Perspective on Coaching Style and Athletic Progression
Pro triathlete Joe Gambles reflects on the coaches he worked with over his athletic career, running the full gamut of styles, methodologies, and philosophies.
What’s Inside The Craft of Coaching
The Craft of Coaching is Joe Friel’s ultimate guide to becoming a better, more successful, and happier coach.
A Deeper Dive into Intervals.icu Charts: Pre-Built and Custom Charts
Coach Ryan Kohler highlights his favorite Intervals.icu analysis tools and how to use them to improve your training.
How to Dress for Cold-Weather Cycling
Our Canadian CEO and cycling coach Trevor Connor offers his hard-won tips for how to dress for cold-weather cycling warmth and comfort.
Why You Should Dress Warm in Cold Weather
Coach Connor offers his explanation for why you should overdress, rather than underdress, during cold-weather rides.
The Importance of the Cockpit to Bike Fit
Our Director of Sports Medicine, Dr. Andy Pruitt, addresses how and why the cockpit is such a critical component to bike fit.
What Is Your Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning?
Every athlete has a personal IZOF. Coach Grant Holicky shares the concept and explores how to determine your IZOF. Then he shares why knowing your IZOF is helpful and how you can recreate your IZOF on demand.
Quantifying Hard Efforts
Dr. Stephen Cheung explores the various ways athletes and coaches can quantify hard efforts, and how this can inform training.
Effective Self-Talk
Coach Grant Holicky explores the concept of self-talk, how to use it effectively and consistently, and how it can help performance and health.
Key Cycling Stretches
Coach Connor details several key stretches that he recommends all cyclists do to improve force generation, stability, and range of motion.