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Insights, guides, and resources for endurance coaches covering coaching science, athlete management, business growth, and updates from EndoGusto.
6 types of endurance training
Endurance training consists of six key components: aerobic and anaerobic endurance, muscular and strength endurance, speed endurance, and mental endurance.
Periodization Models in Endurance Sports: Designing Peak Performance
Every endurance coach understands the risks of unstructured training: overtraining, underperformance, stagnation, and even burnout. But structuring training based on science—and not guesswork—is what transforms effort into elite performance.
Coach Spotlight: Ιοannis Vafeiadis of VG Distance Runners
From ceremonial marches in the Greek Presidential Guard to becoming a popular endurance coach, Ioannis Vafeiadis has forged an impressive path — rooted in curiosity and resilience.
Coach Spotlight: Ioannis Dimopoulos – A Journey of Resilience and Endurance
In the world of endurance sports, inspiring stories abound, but that of Ioannis Dimopoulos – a Greek-American athlete who transformed a challenging childhood diagnosis into a testament of human resilience and determination – stands out uniquely.
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) Testing in Cycling: A Guide for Endurance Coaches
Introduction Functional Threshold Power (FTP) testing has become a cornerstone in the training process of cyclists, offering invaluable insights into an athlete’s fitness and performance potential. It’s measured in watts and serves as an indicator of cycling fitness and a…
Coach Spotlight: Constantinos Pallikaris of Matrix Endurance Programming
On a crisp winter day in February, the EndoGusto team ventured from the heart of Athens to Peristeri for a workout session and a chance to catch up with Constantinos Pallikaris, the renowned coach and entrepreneur behind Matrix Endurance and Royal CrossFit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FTP and how is it calculated?
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) represents the highest power an inidividual can sustain for about an hour.
What does Heart Rate at Lactate Threshold mean?
Heart Rate at Lactate Threshold (HR at LT) indicates the effort level where fatigue begins to build.
What is a macrocycle in endurance training?
A macrocycle is a long-term training block (often 6–12 months) that includes preparation, build, and recovery phases.
What is the RPE scale in training?
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale measures how hard an athlete feels they’re working.
How do I set performance goals for my athletes?
Start by evaluating your athlete's current fitness level then define outcome and process goals based on that starting point.
What is periodization in endurance coaching?
Periodization is the systematic planning of training to optimize performance and recovery.