Understanding “Overtraining Syndrome” And 10 Steps To Overcome It

By Shannon Grady, M.S. Exercise Physiology – CEO/Founder GO! Athletics Experiencing “Overtraining” symptoms can be scary, confusing, and frustrating so which path to take from a training standpoint is even more confusing. Do more? Do less? Rest more? Rest less? Knowing which will be the answer to turning performances around is not easy. Amongst the… Continue Reading Understanding “Overtraining Syndrome” And 10 Steps To Overcome It

Train with Heart Rate, Watch Performances Soar and Fat Melt Away!!!

By Shannon Grady – Owner/Founder Go! Athletics “Despite 61 million wearable fitness devices being sold worldwide last year, new data has found that the majority of people working out are still not fully clear on how to use a heart rate monitor to maximize their fitness goals. The research from Polar, a creator of wearable… Continue Reading Train with Heart Rate, Watch Performances Soar and Fat Melt Away!!!

Cycling Physiological Profile Testing (PPT) vs Functional Threshold Power (FTP)

By Shannon Grady – Owner/Founder GO! Athletics Many triathletes and cyclists often ask if they need other types of physiological testing if they already have their FTP or Functional Threshold Power values.  While FTP can provide specific training parameters and is useful, PPT is individualized and gives each athlete the ability to train and perform… Continue Reading Cycling Physiological Profile Testing (PPT) vs Functional Threshold Power (FTP)