Exercise

Underwear Under Diaper and Why… Not!

Cycling without underwear is a taboo subject, reluctantly...

Winter training for amateur cyclists – how to plan the fall/winter season step by step

Why are autumn and winter key? October-March are the foundation...

Cyclist Strength Training – Core Stabilization

In the initial phase of strength training, cyclists should focus on...

“A Slight Difference” in Men’s and Women’s Cycling

Women are a growing consumer group in MTB, and...

How to control training based on heart rate?

Why heart rate? For a very simple reason, here comes the physiology....

Why do you run out of power after 200 km? Durability and fatigue resistance

Durability—the fourth dimension of endurance your FTP doesn't tell you about. And how to train it when you're only 8-10 hours a week. You know the saying....

The Hottest Tour de France Ever: How the Riders Beat the Heat

The 2026 Tour de France took place in extreme heat, yet the peloton set a record for average speed. How do pros prepare their bodies for riding in...

Low or High Intensity? Meta-analysis of 500 studies explains how to really build VO₂max.

The question of "how much to ride easy and how much to ride hard?" is a recurring theme in cycling. Some swear by base and second-zone kilometers, others—by...

Energy Depletion Model - What Really Limits Your Driving

You can have a great VO2max and a high FTP, and still fade away in the fourth hour of a race. Why? Because how long you can maintain your power...

VO2max in cycling – why are hard intervals alone not enough?

You're standing before an interval workout and wondering, "Should I push harder today, or should I just do my thing?" Most of you will answer...

LOSING WEIGHT THROUGH CYCLING

How cycling changes the body, mind, and life—theory, practice, and 6 true stories of transformation. Arkadiusz Kogut—UCI Cycling Coach, Way2Champ. Every year, millions...

Strength training for cyclists – why it's worth it and how to do it right

I understand your concerns. When I talk to athletes, I regularly hear the same question: why waste time at the gym when I could be riding my bike? This question is...

Beginner Cyclist Training Plan – How to Train Smart and Make Progress

I remember my early days in cycling. I'd set off on my bike with no plan, ride as hard as I could, come back exhausted, and be convinced I'd just done a great...

Blood Tests for the Amateur Cyclist – A Complete Diagnostic Guide

Why are blood tests essential? You have a power meter. You have Training Peaks. You do FTP tests every six weeks. But do you know what's going on inside...

Managing Your Menstrual Cycle in Cycling Training - A Guide for Female Cyclists

Women's cycling training still rarely takes into account something absolutely fundamental: the menstrual cycle. Meanwhile, hormonal changes during the cycle affect everything...

Winter training for amateur cyclists – how to plan the fall/winter season step by step

Why are autumn and winter crucial? October-March are the foundation of the entire season. This is the time when you build your aerobic base, increase mitochondrial volume, develop capillary density, and...

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