The mantra of polarised training is ‘go easy or go hard – never in between’. But what if that’s all wrong? Rob Kemp meets the coach who says the middle is where the magic happens

One commonly overlooked factor to running performance is recovery. Because here’s the thing: how well you recover is just as important as how hard you train. “Without proper recovery, runners risk exc

Kilojoule ceilings have become pro cycling’s secret talent test, and 3,000 is the magic number. James Witts examines the latest science of stamina and shows you how to harness it to boost performance

Can you improve your cycling fitness in six weeks without leaving the house? Frank Bauer takes the Rouvy app for a spin to find out

‘Off-season’ suggests that it’s not part of the training cycle, so instead, think about it as the ‘recovery and preparation phase.’ You still need to ‘execute’ this part of the plan, even though it ma

Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) training can enhance your workouts. Sarah Haselwood discovers how it works and just why it’s so effective