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Workout of the Week: Stairs

Speedskaters run stairs to work the legs and build cardiovascular fitness. For runners, this workout builds leg strength and helps give you a more explosive stride.

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Is Cadence Work a Waste of Time?

While pros do a lot of both high- and low-cadence work, we talk with one of the top experts in the world on cadence, Dr. Ernst Hansen, about why the science isn’t so clear.

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Workout of the Week: Unlock Your Deep Squat

Not all squats are created equal. Learn if and when you should you be shooting for that “a** to grass” range of motion and follow this lower extremity mobility routine to improve the safety and depth of your squat.

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Best Bike Upgrades

Some bike features aren’t worth the high price tag, while other bike upgrades might be worthwhile.

FT EP 310

Lessons Learned Trying to “Make It” as a Pro

Trying to go pro is one of the hardest things we can do. Jack Burke and Taylor Warren share what they’ve learned so far, and, surprisingly, what they’ve gleaned may apply to the rest of us, too.