Ketones: they’re everywhere
Ketone supplements promise endurance performance, recovery, and “free energy,” but the research is far more mixed than the marketing suggests. Learn what science actually says about ketones for cyclists.
supplements that rack up the bill — Worth It?
Cyclists spend huge amounts on supplements promising recovery, endurance, and “free watts.” Here’s what the science actually says about popular endurance supplements and whether they’re truly worth it.
I See Cyclists Spend Thousands on These Things — Are They Worth It?
Cyclists spend thousands on recovery tech, hydration sensors, ceramic bearings, and other “performance” upgrades. Here’s what the science actually says — and which purchases are truly worth it.
“I Can’t Believe I Just Did That” — The Science of Self-Belief
Self-belief is more than mindset hype. Learn the science of self-efficacy, how confidence changes endurance performance, and why athletes often underestimate their true capacity.
Is the Stretch Really Where All the Gains Happen?
Stretch-mediated hypertrophy is one of the biggest trends in strength training right now — but the science is often oversimplified online. Learn what research actually says about muscle growth, range of motion, and lengthened training.
Why Your Indoor Power Sucks (And Why That’s Normal)
Indoor cycling power is often lower than outdoor power due to heat, biomechanics, motivation, and environmental differences. Learn how cyclists should adjust FTP and training zones for indoor riding.
Single‑Leg Strength Training: The Unilateral Advantage
Single-leg strength training may transfer better to cycling performance than bilateral lifting alone. Learn how unilateral exercises improve sprint power, coordination, force production, and endurance performance.
What Consistency Really Means (and Why Most Athletes Miss It)
Most athletes think consistency means never missing workouts and constantly pushing harder. In reality, sustainable consistency comes from motivation, identity, recovery, and intelligent training balance.
The Secret to Winter Motivation? It’s Not More Zwift Races.
Winter motivation is not built through endless Zwift races and forced intensity. Learn how you can use intrinsic motivation, autonomy, community, and purpose to stay consistent and avoid burnout.
Been out of the gym awhile? Here’s your re-entry plan
Returning to the gym after some time off can feel humbling for cyclists, but losing strength temporarily is normal. Learn how to rebuild strength, avoid excessive soreness, and structure off-season lifting effectively.
Ditch the Plan (Kind Of): “Unstructured Structure” In The Off-Season
The off-season is not the time to force peak-season structure year-round. Learn how “unstructured structure,” cross-training, and flexible training help cyclists recover mentally, reduce burnout, and build long-term fitness.
Magnesium Matters
Magnesium plays a major role in recovery, sleep, muscle function, and energy production, yet many endurance athletes may be deficient. Learn why magnesium matters for cyclists and how to optimize intake.
Late-Season Fatigue: Why Motivation Drops & What To Do About It
Late-season fatigue is more than just tired legs. Learn why cyclists and endurance athletes experience motivation loss, HR suppression, nervous system fatigue, and performance plateaus — plus how to recover intelligently.
You Don’t Get Faster From Training — You Get Faster From Recovery
Training creates fatigue — recovery creates adaptation. Learn how progressive overload, fatigue management, periodization, and recovery actually work for cyclists and endurance athletes.
Why Athletes Can’t “Just Be Rational”
Athletes often try to use logic to fight emotional thoughts after bad workouts or races — but neuroscience shows emotion comes first. Learn how emotional regulation actually works and how endurance athletes can respond more effectively to setbacks.
Should You Split Summer Rides Into Two Sessions?
Training in summer heat can either improve performance or increase fatigue depending on your goals. Learn when cyclists should embrace heat training, when to split rides into two sessions, and how heat impacts recovery, sleep, and interval quality.
How to Bounce Back From a Bad Race
Struggling after a bad race? Discover six proven mindset and sports psychology strategies to help cyclists and endurance athletes recover mentally, improve resilience, and perform better moving forward.
Small Effort, Big Payoff: Why 10-Second Sprints Are a Game-Changer
At Mach1 Performance, every detail in your training plan serves a purpose—including those all-out 10-second efforts sprinkled into your endurance sessions.
These aren’t just for fun. They’re Sprint Interval Training (SIT)—brief, max-effort sprints that deliver huge physiological returns with minimal time investment and almost zero recovery cost.
Why Training Smarter (Not Harder) Wins in the Long Run
By Roston Nordell, Mach1 Performance Devo Rider & Intern
“More pain, more gain” is the mindset fueling countless amateur and recreational athletes. But that mentality isn’t just unsustainable—it’s flat-out wrong.
Chasing fatigue isn’t a performance strategy. It’s a fast track to burnout. Real, lasting progress happens when you apply the right kind of stress, at the right time, with just enough recovery to adapt and grow.