Rest day or deload: when to take a step back
Training every day does not earn you a medal for discipline. Here is how to choose between a rest day, active rest and a lighter training week (deload).
After a hard training session: what to do in the first 24 hours
What should you do in the 24 hours after a hard training session? This article sums up what research says about sleep, food, gentle movement and ice baths, and when to see a doctor.
Zone 2 training: why easy training is so hard
Zone 2 is easy aerobic training that sounds easier than it is. Read how to gauge your pace without a lab, what research in endurance athletes shows, and how to combine it with strength work.
Strength training for longevity: a realistic start plan
Strength training for healthy ageing: what WHO recommends and a calm start plan with two or three whole-body sessions a week.
