Whether you get on your bike for fun, competition, or a bit of both, if you haven’t been periodizing your training, you may be missing out. Periodization—or strategically planning your training in a ...

When training for a single performance or even several competitive events, such as games or matches during a sport season, you should plan carefully to reach peak performance at the right time and to ...

Previously, we examined the idea of training load, including how to measure, monitor, and balance it, and what it means for a physical training program in your fire department. Next we’ll dive into ...

If you’ve ever hit a plateau in your workouts, felt burnt out, or struggled to stay consistent, you’re not alone. Many people think progress comes from pushing harder every day, but in reality, ...

During your "thinking about serving" process, you may find several options that appeal to you, and deciding on what branch of service and what job you want to do is just as challenging as your initial ...

Many fitness elements such as strength, power, speed and agility are frequently paired together in training systems because they complement each other. You can see this in how football players train ...