Understanding Constrained Total Energy Expenditure
More training does not always mean a proportionally higher daily calorie burn. Constrained total energy expenditure is the idea that, as activity rises, the body may compensate by reducing energy spent elsewhere. For endurance athletes, understanding this can help put training load, recovery and fuelling into better context. Covered in this blog What is […]
The Myth and Reality of Hill Training for Cyclists
Is hill training for cyclists essential if you are preparing for a hilly sportive, Gran Fondo or race? Conventional wisdom says that the best way to conquer climbs is to train on them relentlessly. Yet the science of cycling and the demands placed on the body’s energy systems suggest a more nuanced answer. Covered […]