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Thomas Mortelmans

Thomas Mortelmans

25
Feb
#OpenLab is Opening

#OpenLab is Opening

The OpenLab editions have gradually become some of the most useful parts of the Notebook. Not because they delivered cleaner
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23
Feb
Entry #009: Why functional threshold power may not fully capture durability in cycling

Entry #009: Why functional threshold power may not fully capture durability in cycling

Before we get started, we were made aware that there might have been some regional restrictions with the coupon codes
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21
Feb
1000 of Us - 50% of all Training Plans

1000 of Us - 50% of all Training Plans

Hi everyone, We just crossed 1000 subscribers, while still in beta. This began as a personal notebook. No launch plan,
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20
Feb
Snippet #006: Rapid Glucose Absorption Accelerates Recovery Through Insulin-Mediated Transport

Snippet #006: Rapid Glucose Absorption Accelerates Recovery Through Insulin-Mediated Transport

High-glycemic carbohydrates promote superior muscle glycogen restoration compared to low-glycemic alternatives due to the speed at which they enter the
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18
Feb
OpenLab #003: How to train for triathlon: a guide for the absolute beginner with Lucas Van Deynze

OpenLab #003: How to train for triathlon: a guide for the absolute beginner with Lucas Van Deynze

The transition from a single-sport athlete to a triathlete represents an integrative adaptation of physiological systems. It requires the body
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16
Feb
Entry #008: Periodized nutrition plans aligned with training phases for better recovery

Entry #008: Periodized nutrition plans aligned with training phases for better recovery

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13
Feb
Snippet #005: The Immune System Coordinates Muscle Repair Following Endurance Stress

Snippet #005: The Immune System Coordinates Muscle Repair Following Endurance Stress

Prolonged endurance exercise triggers a distinct biological cleanup crew within the muscle fibers, often indicated by the release of intracellular
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11
Feb
OpenLab #002: How to start with fitness and weight training for the absolute beginner with Laura Van Baelen

OpenLab #002: How to start with fitness and weight training for the absolute beginner with Laura Van Baelen

The modern fitness landscape has become an echo chamber. Open any social feed and you’re met with metabolic “shortcuts,
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09
Feb
Entry #007: Comparative Architecture of Endurance Training Models: Polarized vs. Threshold vs. HIIT

Entry #007: Comparative Architecture of Endurance Training Models: Polarized vs. Threshold vs. HIIT

Executive Summary: The Brief * The Signal-to-Noise Problem: Threshold training (moderate intensity) often creates a "physiological black hole" for
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06
Feb
Snippet #004: Aerobic Metabolism Recharges High-Intensity Anaerobic Power

Snippet #004: Aerobic Metabolism Recharges High-Intensity Anaerobic Power

The phosphocreatine system acts as the body's immediate energy reservoir, rapidly regenerating ATP molecules to fuel explosive movement
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