Resources based on evidence and experience to help you go faster on the bike
I pride myself on being able to get the work done, even on the days I don’t feel great, but today was one where the engine light came on halfway through the first set of intervals. I tried a few get out of jail techniques to make it through the rest of the session, but… Continue reading Session failure
This Tier List is based on an Umbrella review from Li et al. (2024) titled: Effectiveness of Recovery Strategies After Training and Competition in Endurance Athletes: An Umbrella Review. It encompasses 63 studies and over 1100 athletes. It’s important to note that despite the ratings provided here, the authors of the study themselves concluded that: “There is no particular recovery strategy that can be advised to enhance recovery between training sessions or competitions in endurance athletes.” That being said, if you feel any of these interventions have worked for you, and they’re not costing you too much or taking up too much of your time, then knock yourself out.
TRAIN LIKE A MONK 