Many endurance athletes today logically try to achieve more effective and economical breathing and an increase in the maximum respiratory minute volume (the amount of air exhaled and inhaled in one minute) by improving their breathing technique.
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.
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Vitamin D for athletes
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.
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How to plan your season
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.
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2PEAK Advantage Meter
Have you ever wondered how much faster you could be if your bike was a little lighter, if you’d lost a certain amount of weight or if you could improve your threshold power? The 2PEAK Advantage Meter answers these questions and shows you the result for every meter of your chosen route.
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And poof – it’s dark
Winter means that many athletes are dealing with shorter days.. Not a happy day for runners, as the short days means that it becomes impossible for many to trot through the woods on picturesque single trails in daylight after work.
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Optimization of fat metabolism
The ideal fat burning pace doesn’t mean the pace when you burn the most fat. Myth and facts about fat burning.
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Hydration During Winter Sports
If you are aware of the most important drinking principles when doing sports in the cold, you will get by without difficulty even in winter.
No matter what level of athlete you are, setting goals is important. Setting a goal gives you something to reach for and a clear focus in training. Goals vary greatly between individuals but it is important for everyone to have them. However, many athletes make mistakes when setting their goals. Here are the 7 most common mistakes in goal setting and how to avoid them.