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Will Giving Up Alcohol Make You a Better Athlete?

Dry January seems to gain popularity every year. But just what kind of an impact can abstaining from alcohol have on athletic performance? We find out.
Chris Case
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Elite runner Siren Seiler-Viken struggled with her racing weight and performance during her athletic career.

When Lighter Isn’t Faster

Former elite distance runner Siren Seiler-Viken exposes the truth about focusing on light racing weight: performances will suffer and health will deteriorate.
Siren Seiler-Viken
The Belgian cyclist Dennis Vanendert from Lotto Belison team warming up before taking the start in the Prologue of of the race Paris- Nice 2013 in Houilles on March 3rd 2013.

Perfecting Your Warm-Up 

We explore the best method for priming yourself for racing—busting myths and delving into the science of warm-up routines.
Trevor Connor
Cyclist sprinting on open road; fatigue training

Using “Fatigue Training” to Reach Peak Form

By stringing together several days of high-intensity training, then adequately recovering, overload blocks can produce big gains.
Trevor Connor
neck pain, or "tight upper traps" in cyclists

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
planning your base season

How to Plan Your Base Season

We discuss the nuances of base season planning, from the appropriate intensity distribution to the time it takes to produce gains from both aerobic and anaerobic work, and much more.
Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor

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