Returning to Training after Pregnancy: Foundation for a Strong Core
Core training after pregnancy demands patience and a back-to-the-fundamentals approach. This is because growing a…
Browsing: Training Practice
Blood Lactate Test Protocol: Tips and Tricks
Little did we three authors of Training for the Uphill Athlete anticipate the resulting uptick…
Aerobic Self-Assessment for Mountain Athletes
Assessing your Aerobic and Anaerobic Thresholds is important for every mountain athlete because that is…
Straight vs. Ascending Sets: Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages
One of the most important points to consider when designing a strength program is the…
EMOM Training for Tactical Athletes
EMOM training—Every Minute on the Minute training—has long been popular with tactical athletes. I’ve had…
Active Recovery: You May Be Doing It Wrong
It seems that in the past few years, the term “active recovery” has become a…
Tips to Aid Recovery from Training
The muscle damage and depleted energy stores that accompany fatigue are also the two most…
30/30 Interval Training and the Need For Speed
Many athletes I work with throughout the year target long-duration events: high-altitude climbs, ultramarathons, and…
Functional Mysophobia: Crazy Ways to Stay Healthy
For endurance athletes, staying healthy while training represents more money in the fitness bank. Imagine…
My New Knee: Running Again after a Total Knee Replacement
This is the story of my incredibly positive, life-changing experience with a total knee replacement.…
