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Fitbit Air vs Garmin Fenix 8 vs Whoop 5.0: six weeks tested

Fitbit Air — Six weeks wearing all three. Which one's sleep, HR and recovery data I'd actually[…]

What your heart rate data actually tells you

Heart rate data — Two athletes at 150 bpm can be in completely different physiological states. Here's

Unlock Your Speed: The Secret to Running Faster, Not Harder

Running faster — Speed comes from mechanics and economy long before it comes from working harder.

Everyday food choices and timing beat any supplement

Food choices & timing — What you eat on ordinary days matters more than anything you take[…]

The power and the limits of Zone 2 training

Zone 2 — What Zone 2 genuinely builds, what it can't, and how much of it you[…]

A DIY approach to sports supplements

DIY supplements — Mixing your own carb drinks: the ratios, the costs, and what's worth buying instead.

You are not an algorithm

You are not an algorithm — Development isn't linear, and treating it like a formula is why[…]

Lactate: from misconception to modern application

Lactate — Not a waste product, not the cause of soreness. What lactate testing actually measures.

VO2max as a Major Endurance Metric

VO2max — The ceiling metric everyone quotes — and why it alone won't predict your performance.

Bike Fit closed for vacation

For the next weeks the bike fitting at cyclekom is closed. I am back on the 9th[…]

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