If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stuck in a training plateau, or just not recovering the way you should, stress might be the culprit. Specifically, cortisol—the hormone your body releases in response to stress—could be working against you. Cortisol plays an important role in energy regulation, metabolism, and recovery. It’s a normal part of training, helping…
If you increase power in your pedal stroke, you’ll become a much more efficient rider. A more powerful pedal stroke means you’ll not only pedal faster, but you’ll also be less fatigued! There are several ways to increase power in your pedal stroke, here are a few suggestions: Our weekly workouts in Zwift will help…
Many of us were taught that the post-workout timing of protein was essential! And we made sure that we had that protein powder shake immediately after we finished. However, studies have shown that we may not need to worry about it as much after all. What is protein? Amino acids are the building blocks of…
