endurance
Gut Microbiome and Exercise Performance: Research Trends
Can gut microbiome diversity boost endurance and recovery? Studies link specific bacterial strains to VO2max, muscle repair speed, and immune resilience.
Heat Acclimation Effects on Endurance Performance: Evidence Review
After 10-14 days of heat acclimation, plasma volume climbs 4-12% and VO2max improves while core temperature drops. Here is the evidence-based protocol.
Blood Lactate Threshold and Endurance Performance
Step-test protocols for locating LT1 and LT2, what each threshold means physiologically, and how to turn lactate values into endurance training zones.
Maximal Strength and Endurance: The Neuromuscular Bridge
Stronger athletes often run and ride further before fatigue sets in. This review maps the neuromuscular mechanism and the VBT protocols that build it.
Altitude Training Effects: Evidence Review and Applied Protocols
Live-high train-low sounds simple, but haematological gains vary widely between athletes. What the evidence says about timing, dose, and transfer.
Concurrent Power and Endurance Training: Resolving the Interference Effect
The interference effect cuts power gains by up to 31% when endurance is trained concurrently. Learn the exact session sequencing, volume ratios.