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Recent Studies Show That Cyclists May Use Epigenetics to Return to Form After a Long Break From Riding

Long-lasting genetic changes at the molecular level give scientific insight into how athletes rebuild their fitness to previous levels after taking an extended break from their bikes.

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Sprain or Strain? Cramp or Stitch? Some Cycling Stuff Sorted.  Well, Sorta!

Ever wonder the difference between a sprain and a strain? Or a cramp and a stitch? Knowing just might make dealing with them more manageable.

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3-Seconds of Training is the Minimal Exercise Dose—So What and Who Cares?

Science shows that you can get stronger after working out for only 3 seconds, which isn’t the minimal dose. Who knew? Not me. Who cares? Not me!

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The Nocebo Effect Is Why Your Fitness Tracker May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Fitness trackers, their data, and algorithms have a place as they should. Decide where that place is before your device does it for you.

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Overhydration—A Cycling Hidden Danger and a Potential Medical Emergency

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Should you take sodium tablets before or during a big event? Exertional Hyponatremia from overhydration is a life-threatening condition that is avoidable by following these simple steps.

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Recent Cycling Science Shows Day-To-Day Heart Rate Variability is Not Indicative of Performance, But For Virtual Cyclists, it May

Daily HRV monitoring does not affect average cycling performance, but it is significant in a few key areas critical to eracers.

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Virtual Cyclists Tackle Racing in the Real World

Elite and pro cyclists of all disciplines use virtual training and racing to prepare for their real-life goals.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring and How it Can Make You a Better Cyclist, and Virtual Cyclist

An interview with beta-Zwifter and Supersapiens test athlete Pete Butler!

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Heart Rate Variability and How It Will Make You a Better Cyclist

Heart Rate Variability is a powerful data tool for guiding a cyclist’s training and recovery, but it isn’t the only wrench in the toolbox.

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I Don’t Want to Lose the Cycling Strength I Got From Weight Training, But My Legs Are Heavy—When Should I Stop Lifting Before My Big Race?

Recent research sheds light on the cycling detraining debate and answers the taper from strength training question.

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The Confusion With Exercise Addiction, Overtraining, and RED-S in Cyclists and Endurance Athletes

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An unhealthy relationship with exercise can lead to addiction and have a disastrous effect on your well-being, relationships, and cycling performance.

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Extreme Dieting in Virtual Cycling—Where Zwift Needs to Go Next, and Why

In the final retrospective, by continuing to innovate and commit to a proactive approach in the area of Extreme Dieting, Zwift will impact the lives of a staggering number of virtual cyclists.

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Extreme Dieting in Virtual Cycling, A Year Later—A Letter From Eracer, Alice Lethbridge

The second in a three-part retrospective exploring the impact, practical application, and future of Extreme Dieting in Virtual Cycling.

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Extreme Dieting in Virtual Cycling, A Year Later—A Letter From Eracer, Tom Gakes

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The first in a three-part retrospective exploring the impact, practical application, and future of Extreme Dieting in Virtual Cycling.

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I’m a Cyclist and Physical Therapist, and I Follow this 5-Minute Pre-Ride Flow to Prevent Those Twinges in My Back

Take it from this cycling PT that had to learn the hard way. If you don’t take care of your back, it won’t care for you.

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Recent Innovations in Muscle Typing Technology Predict Cycling Success

Scientists have discovered a technique that has made muscle information more readily attainable. What would you do?

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For Cyclists Struggling to Get Back on the Bike After COVID-19, an Explanation is in How Our Bodies Respond to Exercise

Recent science sheds light on the safe return to cycling after COVID-19 question by research into how our circulatory system responds to exercise.

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Recent Science Discovers a New Way Muscles Heal Themselves After a Workout and Gives a Clearer Picture of How We Get Stronger

Recent research uncovers an unknown muscle fiber repair process and provides the opportunity to revisit what we know about post-exercise recovery.

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New Research Explores the Link Between Body and Mind to Make Us Better on Our Bikes

Scientists study 25 National team cyclists to put a number to the link between mind and body, but the value is in realizing the relationship and how to use it to make us better.

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When Is It Safe to Return to Cycling After COVID-19?

The recommendations and guidelines of authoritative organizations, experts on the topic, and a top cycling esports coach who battled COVID-19 for two years himself.

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