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Altitude training – Thin air for the next performance level

By training in thin high altitude air, top athletes strive for peak performance. 2PEAK presents a summary of methods and experience of altitude training.

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Are the triple jump and 100 meter sprint really endurance events?

Musculature is an important performance-limiting factor in endurance sport. Read on, to see how you can train your musculature optimally.

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Knowledge Base Nutrition Recovery

Fighting Cramps

Muscle cramps are inherent in sport. But what can be done to minimise the risk? And how do you get rid of it? 2PEAK has the answers.

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Competition Knowledge Base Nutrition

Nutrition before a Race

Preparing for a race traditionally involves a pasta party. We show you the effects this has on your body and the alternatives for optimal nutrition before and during a race.

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Inspiration Knowledge Base

Training for the over 50s

Training through middle and old age keeps you unusually fit and resistant to social illnesses. All about training at advanced ages – what it does, how it works and where the limits are.

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Cycling Knowledge Base

Smooth Pedaling: faster with the right pedaling technique

Improve your pedaling style. The Munich engineer and biomechanics expert Wolfgang Petzke calls just about everything into question, ever published about “smooth action”. We explain his method and show how you can use to it improve your technique.

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Competition Knowledge Base Recovery

Peaking & Tapering in endurance sports

Finding the right balance for optimal race preparation is an art. Find out in this article the basics to be in top shape on day X.

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Knowledge Base Running

Long-Jog – the Myth

Do you need to run extended distances in training in order to be able to complete a marathon or long distance race?

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Cycling Knowledge Base

Training for cycling in winter conditions

Cold, snow and wet – do I really have to train outside to rescue my form through the winter? How long should typical winter workouts take? Winter survival strategies from 2PEAK.

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Training in the Power Zone (Z5)

Training in the Power Zone occurs in various forms throughout the year in 2PEAK training plans. Here we explain what needs to be watched in this high intensity training.