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How to Use HRV to Predict Illness & Injury

HRV is good for detecting illness because it is sensitive to how stressed the body is at that moment. HRV directly taps into the balance between the stress (fight or flight) sympathetic and the parasympathetic (rest or digest) branches of the nervous … See more

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The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Athletes

WEBAdditional Benefits for Athletes. On top of reducing inflammation, omega-3 fatty acids have several other advantages. One of the advantages is that they increase oxygen delivery …

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4 of the Best Vegetables to Eat for Health and Wellness

WEBBeet greens are a plentiful source of minerals like manganese, iron, copper, potassium, and calcium. They also contain vitamins C and a cupful has a whopping 774% of the vitamin …

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Explaining HRV Numbers and Age – What’s Normal, Good and Bad

WEBThis makes the scale much more intuitive and easy to use. Healthy individuals will have scores of 60-70 (depending on age), and top endurance athletes can have numbers of …

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How to Strengthen Tendons and Ligaments With Strength Training

WEB2. Plyometrics. Explosive movements like plyometrics — such as squat jumps, single leg hops, depth jumps, box jumps, and quick feet step-ups — may help build tendon …

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Benefits of Working Out in the Morning

WEBIn his book Spark, Ratey revealed that kids who worked out in the morning before class improved their test scores by 17%, increased their attendance, and stabilized their …

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TrainingPeaks and Apple Watch – TrainingPeaks Help Center

WEBSelect “Turn On All.”. Select "Allow" in the top right corner. If successful, a checkmark will appear next to “Connect Apple Health.”. Click “Apple Watch Workout App”. Check "Auto …

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Can Fit Athletes Really Be Unhealthy

WEBEssentially, however, our unhealthy athletes display nervous and hormonal systems that are battling hard against too much stress. Stress comes in many forms, and we need a …

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Preseason and Postseason Blood Tests for Athletes

WEBTaking a preseason or postseason blood test may help shape your training and nutrition — and give you valuable information about your health. A good habit every athlete should …

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Why Cycling is Bad for Bone Density and How You Can Improve It

WEB1. Cycling is Not a Weight-Bearing Exercise. The primary reason for cyclists having low bone density is that it is a non-weight bearing activity. High-level cycling in particular has …

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The Connection Between Hydration & Bone Stress Injuries

WEBTom Epton is a writer and data scientist based in the South East of England. He is a founding member and principal data scientist at PyTri Ltd, a consultancy specializing in …

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Tracking Psychological Health In TrainingPeaks

WEBBen Foodman specializes in providing mental performance services, holding two master’s degrees in clinical mental health and sport psychology & motor behavior. Ben regularly …

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Blue Zones: Six Lessons from The World's Healthiest People

WEBBlue Zone is a term coined by Dan Buettner, referring to parts of the world with an unusually high number of centenarians (i.e., people who live beyond 100 years old).They don’t just …

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An Athlete’s Guide to Dealing With Menopause

WEBAerobic or cardiovascular exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming, is essential for postmenopausal women as it helps improve heart health, circulation, and respiratory …

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Feature Updates TrainingPeaks

WEBThe power of TrainingPeaks, now on your Apple Watch. One of our most highly-requested device integrations is now available! Your bike and run workouts can now be …

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The Truth About Sugar in Sports Drinks

WEBBut research has clearly demonstrated that the sugars in sports drinks enhance exercise performance significantly, and there is no evidence that consuming sports drinks …

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Training Your Gut for Endurance TrainingPeaks

WEBTraining Your Gut for Better Endurance. Because of the way our bodies process energy, endurance athletes have to fuel throughout a race, be it from drinks, gels, blocks, and/or …

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Top 10 Reasons Exercise Is Bad For You TrainingPeaks

WEB10. Exercise Is Addictive. Consistent exercise causes the body to produce endorphins, which are hormones secreted by your pituitary gland to block pain, decrease anxiety and …

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Endurance Athletes and Ozempic: What You Need to Know

WEBAnother unintended consequence of taking Ozempic is one of the most dreaded issues for endurance athletes: stomach troubles. “If you use Ozempic, you might experience gas, …

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