2PEAK Knowledge Base
If you’re a cyclist or triathlete and still think strength training is “just for bodybuilders”, it’s time to change your perspective. Today, we know with certainty that strength training is one of the best investments you can make to improve performance, prevent injuries, and build a solid base for all endurance sports. In this guide, we’ll explore why strength is so important, how to train it, and how to integrate it into your weekly plan.
2PEAK was the first online training program developed to be personal and dynamically adapt to your needs after each training session. Through the years 2PEAK has developed further and is still the best dynamic training plan system. Here is a bit of how 2PEAK has developed in the last 19 years.
Seat height is one of the most important things impacting your bicycle fit and efficiency. It is best to have your bike fit professionally measured, but if that is not an option for you, how can you find the correct saddle height?
How much should you drink during the race? When are carbohydrates in the drink useful? And which additives in the sports drink are useful or counterproductive?
Everyone needs strength, that’s clear. But should you train strength on machines, with free weights or with your own body weight? Does strength training come before or after running? How long does it take to recover from muscle training? Here is an overview of the different options.
Professional cyclists in the peloton of major races seem to have such a smooth pedal stroke. Ambitious amateurs often ask themselves if this is the secret to their success and if so how can you improve your pedalling technique? Training your pedalling technique might allow you to produce more power, but the answer is more complicated than that.
Whether it’s due to illness, injury, or simply the need for a break, every athlete – no matter how determined – will eventually face a situation where they must temporarily interrupt their training. In some cases, reducing the training load is not only inevitable but also necessary to prevent long-term issues. What should you do when you need a break? And most importantly, how does it impact your preparation?
Everyone who wants to improve their performance in sports needs to track and analyse the work they do. The question is, what is the best way to do this? In 2PEAK one valuable tool can be to use sections to track and analyse performance.
Always at winter time, the topic of vitamin D is hotly discussed. Vitamin D for athletes is especially a topic for discussion. What you should know about vitamin D.
Your main races are the most important thing to determine what your training should be. Training and preparation races all lead to your main event. We show you how to plan your season and what a difference good planning makes.