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Getting to the Core 

The importance of a strong core for athletic performance can’t be overstated. Trevor Connor details the various benefits of a strong core, and the disadvantages of a weak one.
Trevor Connor
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Why Your Neck Hurts—And How to Treat It

Physical therapist Carol Passarelli reveals the truth about “tight upper traps” in cyclists, what the usual causes are, and how to fix neck pain.
Carol Passarelli
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Training vs. Practice, And Why Both Matter

Understanding the distinction between training fitness and practicing sport can lead to great overall performance gains.
Will Murray
Creating a Pacing Strategy

How to Create a Pacing Strategy for Climbing by Bike

Coach Ryan Kohler discusses why a pacing strategy for climbing is so critical and shares the best ways to create your own pacing strategy based on several possible metrics.
Ryan Kohler
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The Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition: Introductory Concepts on Fueling the Engine

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the fuels that power human performance and recovery. And water is a critical piece of the puzzle.
Ryan Kohler
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A Comparison of Polarized, Sweet Spot, and Pyramidal Training

Most popular training methods claim to build your aerobic engine, but the training to achieve that goal will look and feel very different.
Ryan Kohler

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