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Science-based articles on endurance coaching, performance metrics, and data-driven coaching principles.
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.
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…