Most endurance athletes leave their foot on the accelerator and rarely take it off in the search of training harder, faster, and longer. What we don’t realize is that the key to unlocking our full potential lies in our ability to recover from our hard efforts. Most of us have heard this before, but...
L’importanza dell’allenamento indoor
L’allenamento indoor è stato storicamente considerato un’opzione alternativa alle uscite in bici all’aria aperta, ma è diventato la scelta ideale per molti atleti a livello globale. This shift is not just due to weather or seasons affecting their outdoor riding plans, but also because of the wide range of options that using an indoor bike trainer...
Allenamento per il triathlon 101
Swimming, cycling, and running in one event called a triathlon. Taken on by many athletes to push themselves further and faster, while challenging their own perception of what they are capable of achieving. If you’re new to triathlons, the thought of competing in one can be daunting. But fear not, dear Wahooligans! We have quite...
Why New Year Resolutions Are Bull$*(%
Have you started writing down a list of potential New Year’s resolutions yet? If you have, then you should tear that page out right now, burn it and stop wasting your time. Perché? Because New Year’s resolutions are bull$*(%. Seriously. Less than half of people who make New Year’s resolutions achieve them and only...
What is the SYSTM Training App?
Since the beginning, Wahoo has been at the front of the pack when it comes to creating powerful, intuitive devices that help you get the most out of your training. From our flagship KICKR series of smart trainers to the feature-packed ELEMNT cycling computers and RIVAL multisport GPS watch. Now we’ve turned our experience...
Winter Base Miles? Do Them or Not?
Conventional wisdom holds that winter is the season of base training, also known as Long Steady Distance (LSD). This means countless hours riding at a steady mellow pace for weeks on end in order to lay a ‘foundation’ for the more intense training sessions in the spring and summer. Without all those base miles, the thinking...
Why Focusing on FTP is Making You a Slower Triathlete
If you’re a triathlete you’ve probably heard this piece of training advice: If you want to get faster on the bike, you need to focus on steady-state workouts to build your FTP. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Not only does the bike leg demand more than just steady power, focusing on FTP might actually be...
What is Overload Training?
Whether you are planning to implement a training camp or a stage race into your next training block, there are a few key pieces to consider when planning your build. We will dive into what makes up overload training, and how to safely implement these high-volume weeks into your own training plan. What is...
Che cos’è il ciclismo indoor?
Il ciclismo indoor è qualsiasi tipo di esercizio al coperto che si concentra a ruotare i pedali con un movimento circolare. It can involve very different looking equipment including under-desk pedal systems, rolling cylinders, exercise bikes, or indoor bike trainers. To get an overview of indoor cycling, let’s take a look at the most popular forms of equipment! For each...
Perché dovrei usare i pedali con aggancio
Shopping for a road pedal system can be a bit daunting even for experienced riders. This decision can become more complicated if making a switch from a previous pedal system to a new one. As athletes, we are always looking for ways to gain an edge on our competition, an extra watt here or...
How to Build the Ultimate Indoor Cycling Setup
It’s time to remove all distractions. It’s time to upgrade everything. È il momento di creare un allenamento intenso. La corretta pianificazione di un allenamento intenso di ciclismo indoor è un processo da eseguire in tre fasi. Upgrade your cycling gear Upgrade your entertainment Upgrade your ambiance The Ultimate Cycling Gear The Core Gear Start by getting the right trainer, the...
How Can Exercise Relieve Stress?
One key attribute that many of the world’s best athletes possess is the ability to “shut down.” What does this mean? To shut down? As humans, we were not made to be running at full capacity at all times. Our engines can only handle so much, and at some point, we will combust. In...