During the pre-competition period and a busy race season, we often overlook supplementary training. Below are two strength-development programs that can be used almost year-round.
Heat training is the latest big trend among Swedish national team stars — but it doesn’t come without risks.
Finally, snow and ski tracks! But a national team coach sees the same mistakes every year when the first snow of the season arrives. Here are the pitfalls to avoid for a successful start to winter.
Autumn weather, rain, drizzle, cold, and limited sunlight — what does this mean not only for the general population but also for athletes? What do the latest scientific findings say about vitamin D?
Athletes sometimes wonder why their fitness has not improved as expected despite following their training plan and pushing harder than ever. The reason for sluggishness can be simple: eating the wrong foods, eating too little, or lacking rest, especially quality sleep. The fourth part of our recovery series explores these key aspects.
Registration for Tjejvasan on February 21, 2026, is in full swing, with over 6,000 skiers already signed up for the World’s largest women-only ski race. There are still spots available. The reigning champion is Jenny Larsson of Lager 157 Ski Team, following an impressive performance at the 2025 edition of Tjejvasan. Here, Jenny talks about what Tjejvasan means to her and shares training tips for recreational skiers.
Following our ongoing series on recovery, this article explores the effects of hot water and contrast (hot–cold) therapies in optimizing recovery for endurance athletes. While cold treatment is often highlighted, could heat or alternating temperatures play a role in performance and muscle repair?
Therese Johaug came close to her old super numbers before the World Championships in Trondheim – after an intense training push. Now she reveals her incredible oxygen uptake and the “gold session” that got her there.
Do you have the habit of jumping into a lake to cool off after a sweaty run in the summer? Or you run from the sauna into a snowdrift during winter. If you answered yes to either of these, you may have unknowingly been aiding your recovery from workouts.
Music has long played a significant role in sport and exercise, influencing motivation, mood, and performance.