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6 components of endurance training

Endurance training consists of six key components: aerobic and anaerobic endurance, muscular and strength endurance, speed endurance, and mental endurance. These develop the body’s ability to sustain various physical efforts—from low to high intensity—over time. Together, they enhance cardiovascular health,…

Bonking on LEJOG, Dehydrated in Mallorca

Why I Built NooMinds Sports Nutrition A personal article from Craig Elliott, founder of NooMinds Sports Nutrition, marking the launch of the NooMinds × EndoGusto partnership. 200 kilometres into the Mallorca 312, somewhere on the long grind to Artà, my…

Sprint triathlete racing at high intensity, representing the performance demands of sprint triathlon coaching

Sprint Triathlon Coaching: Intensity Over Volume

Intro Sprint triathlon is often perceived as the “simpler” or more accessible end of the sport. In reality, sprint triathlon places athletes under some of the highest relative intensity demands in the sport. For coaches, this changes the problem entirely.…

Triathlon coach planning an athlete’s season with a focus on smart performance peaks

Designing a Triathlon Season Plan With Smart Peaks

Learn how endurance coaches design a triathlon season plan with well-timed peaks, balanced training load, and long-term athlete development in mind.

Triathlon Distances Explained for Coaches

Learn how sprint, Olympic, half and full triathlon distances impact training intensity, volume, and recovery. A practical guide for endurance coaches.

Spotlight: Ioannis Dimopoulos – A Journey of Resilience and Endurance

In the world of endurance sports, inspiring stories abound, but that of Ioannis Dimopoulos – a Greek-American athlete who transformed a challenging childhood diagnosis into a testament of human resilience and determination – stands out uniquely.

Functional Threshold Power (FTP) Testing in Cycling: A Guide for Endurance Coaches

Introduction Functional Threshold Power (FTP) testing has become a cornerstone in the training process of cyclists, offering invaluable insights into an athlete’s fitness and performance potential. It’s measured in watts and serves as an indicator of cycling fitness and a…

Spotlight: Constantinos Pallikaris of Matrix Endurance Programming

On a crisp winter day in February, the EndoGusto team ventured from the heart of Athens to Peristeri for a workout session and a chance to catch up with Constantinos Pallikaris, the renowned coach and entrepreneur behind Matrix Endurance and Royal CrossFit.