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19
Jan
Entry #004: The ergogenic potential of caffeine and sodium bicarbonate in endurance events

Entry #004: The ergogenic potential of caffeine and sodium bicarbonate in endurance events

Hi Endurance Enthusiast, The pursuit of marginal gains in endurance performance often leads athletes toward the pharmaceutical cabinet of evidence-based
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16
Jan
Snippet #001: Reducing Oxygen Diffusion Distance Through Capillary Growth

Snippet #001: Reducing Oxygen Diffusion Distance Through Capillary Growth

Endurance training stimulates angiogenesis, a biological process that generates new microscopic blood vessels around muscle fibers. This adaptation increases capillary
1 min read
14
Jan
Science for Your Morning Coffee: Introducing Friday Snippets

Science for Your Morning Coffee: Introducing Friday Snippets

As we continue to evolve The Scientist’s Notebook, I want to thank you for being an essential part of
2 min read
12
Jan
Entry #003: How to prepare for a cycling race, pre-race fueling timeline, 24 hours to the start

Entry #003: How to prepare for a cycling race, pre-race fueling timeline, 24 hours to the start

Hi Endurance Enthusiast, Now that we have talked about the long-term aerobic development required to build your engine, we need
7 min read
09
Jan
OpenLab #001:  Real-time muscle oxygen measurements correlate well with blood lactate - Dr. Phil Batterson

OpenLab #001: Real-time muscle oxygen measurements correlate well with blood lactate - Dr. Phil Batterson

Hi Endurance Enthusiast, Happy Friday! In this special ´Open Lab´ edition, we explore the localized environment where performance ultimately succeeds
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05
Jan
Entry #002 - The interaction between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems during endurance efforts

Entry #002 - The interaction between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems during endurance efforts

Hi Endurance Enthusiast, We need to address a fundamental misconception in training architecture: the idea that your energy systems operate
8 min read
28
Dec
Entry #001 - Welcome to the Lab

Entry #001 - Welcome to the Lab

Hi Endurance Enthousiast, Most training advice is based on anecdotes and marketing. This is where we change that. I’m
2 min read
19
Dec
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