OpenLab #005: Perceived Effort, Confidence & the Central Governor with Lex
In cycling, the cessation of effort rarely stems from catastrophic muscular failure. Instead, performance limits are frequently dictated by the
Entry #015: The Physiological Necessity of Time Near VO2max (T@VO2max)
In the architecture of endurance performance, a fundamental tension exists between the accumulation of low-intensity volume and the precise application
Snippet #012: Blocking Central Fatigue Signals to Extend Endurance Capacity
The primary driver of caffeine’s performance benefit is not metabolic energy production, but the blockade of adenosine receptors in
OpenLab #004: Competing at an Ironman with Type 1 diabetes - Lucas (coachee) - Part I
Before we kick off today’s OpenLab, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the co-author of this edition,
Entry #014: The use of Finnish and Infrared sauna for recovery and training
This guidance applies to the integration of passive heat therapy—specifically traditional Finnish sauna and infrared sauna—into recovery and
Snippet #011: Probiotics Enhance Muscle Recovery Markers Through Gut-Muscle Signaling
The Mechanism
High-intensity eccentric loading disrupts muscle fiber integrity, resulting in the efflux of intracellular proteins like Creatine Kinase (CK)
Entry #013: Exercising in a fasted state vs using isotonic drinks: effects on perceived effort
We often view training through the binary lens of "stimulus" and "recovery," obsessing over power numbers
Snippet #010: Inorganic Phosphate Accumulation Directly Impairs Muscle Contractile Force
Core Insight: While lactate often receives the blame for fatigue, contemporary physiology identifies the accumulation of inorganic phosphate as a
Entry #012: The influence of probiotics and gut health on endurance performance and recovery
Most of us treat our digestive systems like an afterthought—until it fails us at mile 30.
We obsess over
