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In the third of our four-part legal supplement series, Jeff and Jinger discuss the proven science behind Caffeine. You’ll learn what it does to you, how much you might want to take, how long the potential benefits last, and what to watch out for. And did you know it might help you burn fat more efficiently? All that and more in this episode of The Knowledge.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/best-nutrition-for-race-day-performance/

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The world of supplements is full of amazing - and dubious - claims. It can all be pretty confusing. So in this second of our four-part series, Mac and Jinger discuss the proven science behind Creatine and Beta-Alanine. You’ll learn what they’re good for, how and why to use them, and who can expect the most benefit from them. Oh — and if you’re vegetarian or vegan, you should pay particular attention to this episode!

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/best-nutrition-for-race-day-performance/

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-knowledge-episode-part-2-legal-performance-enhancing-supplements-that-actually-work/19701

The world of supplements is full of amazing - and dubious - claims. It can all be pretty confusing. So in this first of our four-part series, Mac and Jinger discuss the proven science behind Nitrate and Sodium Bicarbonate. You’ll learn what they’re good for, how and why to use them, and who can expect the most benefit from them. Oh — and why you might not want to use mouthwash before drinking that beet juice.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/best-nutrition-for-race-day-performance/

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-knowledge-episode-legal-performance-enhancing-supplements-that-actually-work-part-1/19670

Whether it’s the world championships or your local village time trial, it’s perfectly normal to be anxious before a big event. But can you use that to your advantage? Neal and Mac examine the physiological and psychological factors that make you feel nervous when you have to perform. With that understanding, they then go through a series of specific techniques you can use to help you manage and channel that energy in the right direction.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/how-to-use-positive-self-talk-to-boost-performance/

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-knowledge-episode-pre-race-anxiety-why-you-get-it-and-how-to-use-it/19595

Jeff and Dr. J are back again with some fun facts about knee health. They will discuss in this episode the three primary things that they want you to walk away with. #1 an understanding of the knee anatomy, and biomechanics. #2 the importance of setting your bike up correctly. And #3 cycling techniques as well as strength exercises that you can do without any equipment to maintain knee health, improve it, and keep them happy. 

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/cycling-knee-pain-pedal-solutions-common-knee-issues/

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-knowledge-episode-critical-cycling-and-strength-techniques-for-knee-health/19509

No matter who you are, you can climb more quickly. In this episode, Neal and Jeff look at the physiological demands of climbing and why it’s about a lot more than a steady state effort. After discussing broad workout types to get you up hills faster, they recommend specific SYSTM workouts based on the types of climbs you’re targeting. They also look at how to use virtual climbs on RGT to experiment with gearing, how body position on climbs changes muscle engagement and how cadence plays a role in climbing speed.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/the-difference-between-how-the-pros-climb-in-the-tour-de-france-and-how-amateurs-should-tackle-long-climbs/

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Mac and Jeff look at how breathing works, why kids and animals are the only ones who really breathe properly, and why you’re probably not breathing as efficiently as you could be. After taking you through a breathing exercise to help you get a better sense of how you breathe, they share some thoughts and tools that can help you improve your breathing efficiency.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/by-the-numbers-what-is-vo2-max/

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We asked you what questions you had for our Sports Science team and you sent them in by the truckload. So Neal and Mac picked out some of their favorites, sat down, and share the Knowledge you need to make the best decisions about your training.

Whether to pick a three/one or two/one training plan structure

How to get back into a training plan when you’ve missed a week or more

Whether the sport you did when you were young have an impact on your cycling later in life

How to reduce or prevent lower back pain

How, when (and when not) to modify a workout when you’re feeling good or bad

The best training for weight loss

Why workouts without, say, specific AC or MAP targets can still drive MAP improvements

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-friday-knowledge-episode-answering-your-questions-from-the-wahoo-x-forum/19360

It’s not easy to be at your best when temperatures are high. Mac and Jinger share some of their favorite strategies to prepare for, perform in and recover from those extremely hot days. Whether it's heat acclimatization training or why you should stuff an ice sock under your jersey, you’ll learn the science behind the techniques and which might be best for you.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/everything-know-heart-rate-training/

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In this special episode, Neal and Jeff talk to Adrian and Hubert from the Adrien Niyonshuti Cycling Academy which is driving for more inclusivity in cycling and creating new opportunities for African-band riders. Together they explore the challenges facing these athletes, how technology is helping them close the gap to traditional cycling nations, the pathways they're creating for young athletes, and why cycling is exploding on the continent as they get ready to host the Road World Championships in 2025.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/ask-experts-train-hills/

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/special-episode-50-african-cycling-the-amani-project/19307