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Daniel Plews

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)

Jan van Berkel's 8-Year Marathon Training Evolution

Jan van Berkel's 8-Year Marathon Training Evolution

Over 8 years of coaching, professional triathlete Jan van Berkel transformed from a sub-3 hour Ironman marathoner into one of the world's premier long-distance runners, claiming 4 victories at Ironman Switzerland through unwavering consistency and a meticulous training approach.

Carbohydrate ingestion rates during exercise: 90 vs 120 grams per hour – which is best?

Carbohydrate ingestion rates during exercise: 90 vs 120 grams per hour – which is best?

Recent research challenges the notion that ingesting more than 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour during exercise boosts performance.

Are all Exogenous Ketones Created Equal?

Are all Exogenous Ketones Created Equal?

Ketone esters may enhance endurance and aid in training adaptation, particularly when used in recovery.

Exogenous Ketones and EPO boosting - Worth the Hype?

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

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.

How Much Does Recombinant EPO Impact Performance?

How Much Does Recombinant EPO Impact Performance?

Interpreting Shifts in Blood Lactate Profiles

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.