Are all Exogenous Ketones Created Equal?
Ketone esters may enhance endurance and aid in training adaptation, particularly when used in recovery.
Daniel Plews
Dr. Dan Plews has a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has over 30 peer-reviewed publications. His athletes have won world and Olympic titles. He's also the 2018 Ironman Age Group World Champion (8:24:36)
Nutrition
Exogenous Ketones and EPO boosting - Worth the Hype?
Exogenous ketones, particularly ketone monoesters, may stimulate the production of EPO, potentially enhancing red blood cell count and endurance performance.
Having a Well-Developed Capacity for Fat Metabolism Might Help You Train More
Being a good fat burner may have advantages for long-distance triathletes on race day and may also help us accumulate the large training volumes we need to prepare for those long race days.
Opinion
How Much Does Recombinant EPO Impact Performance?
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone that increases red blood cell production, enhancing endurance performance by improving oxygen delivery to muscles, making it a popular choice for athletes.
Interpreting Shifts in Blood Lactate Profiles
Understanding shifts in blood lactate profiles can provide insight into an athlete's physiological adaptations to training and help to interpret changes in performance.
Maximal fat oxidation rates: What does it mean, what does it tell you?
Having a high capacity for using stored fat energy is important for long-distance triathlons, as our stored fat is effectively unlimited during exercise, while stored carbohydrate reserves are finite.
Zone 2 Training: What’s all the fuss about?
Dr Dan Plews takes a look at the benefits and rationale behind training in "Zone 2", a moderate intensity exercise level.
Training
Lactate for Endurance Training: What is it?
Lactate is a metabolic product produced during the metabolism of carbohydrates that can be used as a fuel source for muscles.
Training
The Importance of Using Lactate to Determine Exercise Intensity
Using lactate to prescribe exercise intensity can be a valuable tool for endurance athletes to regulate the intensity of their training sessions, particularly during long sessions.
Training
Maximising Athlete Durability: A Key Factor in Ironman Success
Understanding and managing durability, or the decline in the first threshold of moderate-to-heavy intensity during prolonged exercise, is an important factor in successful Ironman training.
Training
Maintaining Fitness During the Offseason: Tips for Enjoying Downtime
The off-season is a period of rest and recovery after a major event or the end of the racing season, during which athletes can mentally and physically freshen up while minimising loss of training adaptations.
News & Racing
Chelsea Sodaro Wins The Ironman World Championships
A deep-dive into what helped Chelsea win the 2022 Ironman World Championship from Coach Dr Dan Plews.