What's really behind it right now – and who might find it interesting Reading time: approx. 8 minutes Lactate gels are currently one of the most exciting topics in endurance nutrition. ExoLactate positions itself as a scientific resource and product platform for exogenous lactate; its homepage explicitly states that lactate is no longer seen solely as a fatigue marker, but as an important intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism and a potentially performance-relevant substance

What a good off-season should really achieve Reading time: approx. 8 minutes The season is over. The last race is done, your form may have been really good – and suddenly you're supposed to train less. For many ambitious endurance athletes, this feels surprisingly difficult. Not physically. In the mind. 😅 Because as soon as the first quiet week is on the calendar, the questions arise: "How quickly will I lose my VO₂max?" "Should I really do nothing for two weeks?" “The oth