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Handlebar palsy: What to do about numb hands on the bike?

There’s lots you can do to avoid numb hands when you’re riding. Some tips on how to avoid the discomfort.

Integrating nutrition & training: “Train High, Sleep Low, Train Low”

Why adapting your diet to your training instead of a highly rigid diet may enhance training adaptations. The approach has been dubbed “train high, sleep low, train low.”

The physiology behind our improvements in endurance

There’s more to this than what meets the eye. Here’s a brief look into how your body responds to training.

What’s the deal with dark chocolate?

Loaded with cocoa, dark chocolate is good for the cardiovascular, immune and central nervous systems. Studies have also shown it has positive effects on the gastrointestinal tract and obesity. 

Why we struggle to keep our New Year’s resolutions

We are goal-oriented beings that desire to accomplish something. Unfortunately, the cultural fad of making New Year’s resolutions doesn’t work with our brains.

Seven indoor training hacks for the winter

Here’s how you can make your indoor training experience more enjoyable and effective

How to avoid the common cold this winter

It’s that time of the year again. Winter is here, and it’s here to stay for a while.  Unless you’re […]

How to best use your offseason and avoid injury

Injured? It may be time to make a change to your training approach.

USA Triathlon partners with Pure Spectrum, a CBD manufacturer

Early last week, USA Triathlon formalized a partnership with Pure Spectrum CBD – a Colorado-based cannabidiol manufacturer – through to […]

Does a post-workout ice-bath do more harm than good?

Despite the
anecdotal benefits of ice baths following a session, the physiological benefits are unclear in the scientific literature.