Kettlebell Training for Mountain Athletes: Improve Your Strength and Endurance

Kettlebell training is ideal for mountain athletes as it builds strength-endurance and mimicks the physical demands of mountain sports. Here's ... Read Article

4 Essential Exercises for a Stronger Core 

What does it mean to have a strong core? Is it six-pack abs? Doing 500 crunches in one go? Holding ... Read Article

All About Burpees: Variations, Scaling & More

Many athletes have a love-hate relationship with burpees. They're a full-body movement designed to get your heart pumping and there's ... Read Article

Mastering the Mind: Mental Strategies From the World’s Best Athletes

The world's best athletes put just as much effort into their mental training as they do their physical training. Here's ... Read Article

The Ultra-Endurance Journey — Researching the Athlete Mindset

A study aims to understand the psychology of ultra-endurance athletes' passion, lifestyle and more to reveal the driving forces behind ... Read Article

Post-Race Blues: Why It Happens & What to Do About It

Post-race blues happen to even the best athletes. Understanding why it happens can help you mitigate or even prevent them ... Read Article

The Importance of Lactate Threshold and How to Find Yours

Find out why it's called "lactate threshold," why it matters, what it feels like during training, and methods to finding ... Read Article

Should You Do More Strength Training During the Off-Season?

It’s tempting to load your off-season calendar with strength training, but is that the right approach for your physiological needs? Read Article

Learn How to Skate Ski With These Two Simple Drills

If you’re interested or experienced in traditional classic skiing, skate skiing might be your next challenge. Here are two drills ... Read Article

Why Bike Tours Should Be On Everyone’s Bucket List

Racing isn’t the only way to stay motivated on the bike. Here’s how a bike tour gave me a new ... Read Article

TrainingPeaks Staff Picks: Must-Have Training Tools & Gear for 2025

We understand athletes needs because we are athletes ourselves. Here's a list of tried-and-true training tools endorsed by the TrainingPeaks ... Read Article

How UTMB Changed The Face of Ultra Trail Running

From elite competition to groundbreaking media coverage, see how UTMB has forever changed the landscape of ultra trail running. Read Article