Athletica Blog
Welcome to Athletica’s Endurance Training Blog — your source for science-backed articles on smart training, performance, and recovery.
Whether you’re a triathlete, runner, or cyclist, our endurance training blog brings expert advice and research-backed insights to help you train smarter.
Smarter HYROX Training: How Athletica Adapts to You
Why HYROX Training Needs to Be Adaptive HYROX is no ordinary race. Eight 1-kilometre runs interspersed with eight demanding functional fitness stations. It requires a unique blend of aerobic durability, functional strength, and repeatability under fatigue. This...
Unlocking Endurance Durability: The Missing Link in Performance
Ever notice how some athletes can hold pace deep into a marathon or long ride while others fade dramatically? In the world of endurance sports, we often hear about VO₂max, lactate thresholds, and running or cycling economy as the three pillars of athletic performance....
Zone 2 Training Made Simple: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Start
Start Here: Why Zone 2 Training Matters Zone 2 training can sound technical—but it’s actually one of the simplest and most effective ways to build endurance, improve fat metabolism, and recover faster. This guide strips away the jargon and gives you just what you...
Training Smarter Together: How Velocity Brings Athletica Workouts to Life Indoors
When the weather doesn’t cooperate, your schedule gets tight, or life simply gets in the way, indoor training is often the go-to for endurance athletes. But jumping on the trainer without purpose can feel like a grind—or worse, a wasted session. At Athletica, we...
FIELD Study: Fueling Influence on Endurance Load & Development
1 | Why FIELD? What we eat before and during training shapes how hard we can go, how long we can hold it, and how quickly we bounce back. Yet even after decades of laboratory work, the endurance world still splits into camps: high-carbohydrate advocates on one side,...
Race Recap: CalTri Austin with Team Athletica
I had the privilege of attending CalTri Austin at the end of March as the Athletica representative—and wow, what a reminder of why we do this. The race itself was stellar—well-organized, fun, and buzzing with energy. But what really struck me was how aligned it was...
Announcing Athletica’s Integration with Intervals.icu
Athletica is thrilled to announce a major new integration with Intervals.icu, a powerful platform for analyzing endurance training data. This long-requested feature enables seamless synchronization between Athletica AI and Intervals.icu, making it easier than ever for...
Athletica’s AI Coach Just Got Smarter: Introducing Enhanced Session Feedback
Your Training Partner, Now More Insightful Than Ever We're excited to announce a major upgrade to Athletica's AI Coach feature. Our improved session feedback system now provides even more personalized, actionable insights after every workout. This isn't just a minor...
Daily Availability: The Ultimate Context-Based Training Optimization
Balancing Training with Life’s Demands We all know that consistency is king when it comes to endurance training. But let’s be real—life doesn’t always cooperate. Work, family, social commitments, and unexpected curveballs can make it challenging to stick to a rigid...
Unlocking Your Endurance Potential: The Science of VO2max Training
VO2max is the gold standard for measuring cardiovascular fitness, but its relevance extends beyond elite athletes. While Olympic champions, like Kristian Blummenfelt can leverage record-high VO2max on a race day, everyday athletes can benefit in ways that align with...
Running Power vs. Pace: Why Power-Based Training is the Future for Runners & Triathletes
A runner training with power from a foot pod (Source: Stryd) In the evolution of endurance sports, the integration of power metrics has revolutionized training and performance, particularly in cycling. Now, this paradigm is making significant inroads into the running...
Unlocking the Secrets of Swimming Performance with MySwimEdge
Why Swimming Data Matters For years, runners and cyclists have benefited from advanced data tracking, allowing them to fine-tune their performance based on real-time analytics. In contrast, swimmers have faced a unique challenge—gathering meaningful data beyond simple...
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