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Vital Strength & Physiology is Now Vital Performance Care Big news - we’ve officially rebranded! Vital Strength & Physiology is now Vital Performance Care. This change marks more than just a new name. Over the past year, we’ve joined forces with our long-time...
What watch do I need to buy to get the most out of my endurance training?
As a coach this is a question that I get asked a lot by my athletes, and my answer is always more along the lines of “Well it depends”…
There are a few different questions to ask yourself when you are starting to look for a watch.
Are you frustrated with your endurance training plateau? It’s not about working harder—it’s about working smarter. Many endurance athletes unknowingly sabotage their progress by falling into common traps that hinder performance and results. Let’s break down the top mistakes that might be holding you back and how to fix them.
You’ve got an amazing coach, and an amazing program.. What could possibly go wrong? Unexpected delays in adaptations to training or even decrements in performance CAN occur for a variety of reasons – and despite excellent coaching and high-quality programming (i.e....
There are numerous ways to measure body composition, including, but not limited to, body mass index (BMI), underwater weighing, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), air-displacement plethysmography, skinfold calipers, or somatotyping. Where do skinfold calipers fit in in terms of accuracy and reliability?
Social runs offer much more than just miles on the road—they provide a sense of community, camaraderie, and fun. However, you need to balance these enjoyable group runs with a structured training plan that ensures your hard days are truly hard and your easy days are easy. Here’s how!
Discover the rising trend of Achilles ruptures among athletes, exploring causes like turf conditions and training loads. Learn key prevention strategies for strength and conditioning coaches to mitigate these injuries.
Discover the perfect watch for optimizing your endurance training! Explore budget-friendly options and essential features like Training Peaks integration, battery life, GPS accuracy, and more to elevate your performance.
We often think of goal setting as a really simple process – something we can come up with in a matter of minutes. In reality, good goal setting can be tricky! It involves a lot of reflection, long-term planning, and the ability to break down your bigger goals into smaller chunks. Here, we dive into these concepts more.
You’ve probably heard the theory that you should build a big base of volume in your training before you add speed. But, INTENSITY based approaches exist as well, and here we explore a common method in the track and field world that has built champions.
