VO2 max is one of the most commonly measured physiological variables. Endurance athletes spend countless hours discussing, comparing and worrying about their VO2 max scores. Cyclists are always quoting VO2 […]
Heat is a major limiting factor in endurance performances. It has been quite well established that as temperature increases so does marathon time. Over the past 5-10 years more and […]
Ed McNeely
Cycling, particularly road racing, crits, and time trials are endurance sports where the training focus is long distance training. Despite the endurance requirements many races come down to a […]
Ed McNeely
It is often difficult for coaches and athletes to keep up on the latest training innovations and findings. The purpose of this column is to review and comment on […]
Ed McNeely
During the final preparation for a major competition, the athlete needs to feel rested, quick, and strong. To accomplish this, a taper is often used. A taper is a […]
By Ed McNeely
Age may be a more important factor in strength gains than gender. A recent study examined the effects of nine weeks of strength training on groups of young […]
By Ed McNeely
The purpose of this column is to review and comment on research that is currently being done on rowing and training for endurance sports. I will try to […]
Modern strength training programs for athletes spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on using unstable surfaces, single leg exercises and balance training to improve speed, strength and power. There […]
