Why Testing Matters More Than You Think Alright, let’s be real—how often do you actually test yourself in training? And I don’t mean just glancing at your power numbers on a random ride. I mean real, structured testing that tells you exactly what’s working, what’s not, and what you need to change to get faster. […]
You have planned and picked the perfect goal event, you have trained and sacrificed time to prepare and now the day is here! You finish the race or event and maybe you didn’t hit the target you were looking for or maybe you had the victory of a lifetime, but in both cases, you can […]
Endurance athletes are well-acquainted with the physical demands their sports place on their bodies. Whether it’s running, cycling, swimming, or nordic skiing, these activities require more than just cardiovascular fitness. Because endurance sports by nature are made up of repetitive patterns it is important to address the chronic strain that is placed on support tissues. […]
May was Mental Health Awareness month, but we believe that mental health should be acknowledged and cared for every month of the year. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. At APEX, our coaches participate […]
Coaching and the future with Artificial Intelligence We’ve all seen the headlines – AI is going to be making our lives easier and improve much of what we do. The coaching profession is no exception, and there are new AI coaching apps popping up seemingly every week. While I definitely see many areas in coaching […]
5 Cycling Causes for Mutual Aid According to Wikipedia, “in organization theory, mutual aid is a voluntary reciprocal exchange of resources and services for mutual benefit.” Therefore, mutual aid projects are a form of political participation. Through mutual aid people take responsibility for caring for one another and changing political conditions. For example, when you […]
Photo by Chiara Garland Written by Simon Bennett Coach Simon Bennett began his athletic career as an elite level swimmer in his home country of Australia. In 2008 Simon came to the U.S. as a professional cyclist and in 2009 was a member of an 8 man team that broke the World Record for the fastest […]
It’s nearly the end of August, and for some of us, racing season never began. For others, we may have just gotten re-started.
To help you (and remind myself as well), here’s 3 key things I’ve done to keep myself motivated through this year…
Written by Simon Bennett Coach Simon Bennett began his athletic career as an elite level swimmer in his home country of Australia. In 2008 Simon came to the U.S. as a professional cyclist and in 2009 was a member of an 8 man team that broke the World Record for the fastest RAAM finish. In 2011 […]
The Lactate Profile Test and Why It’s Important In this article, we’ll explain what a lactate profile test is actually measuring. You’ll also learn, based on your lactate profile, how you can optimize your training, or even your racing. Although APEX no longer offers sports science testing directly, our coaches often have their athletes tested […]