Power

Power Nap for Performance: The 26-Minute NASA Recovery Window

Discover the NASA-validated 26-minute nap protocol that boosts athletic alertness, reaction time, and motor performance without disrupting night sleep.

5 min read · 2026-10-13

Power-to-Weight Ratio (W/kg): Why It Beats Raw Watts on Climbs

On gradients above 4%, power-to-weight ratio (W/kg) determines climbing performance — not absolute wattage. Optimising W/kg requires body composition changes that preserve power while reducing fat mass. Aggressive weight loss below a critical threshold risks power loss, RED-S, and performance decline.

5 min read · 2026-10-13

Cycling Aerodynamics: How CdA Converts Power Into Speed

Aerodynamic drag dominates cycling power demand above 25 km/h. Understanding CdA and the power-speed cube law shows where your watts are actually going — and where the biggest savings are.

5 min read · 2026-08-04

Coggan Power Profiling: What Your Power Curve Says About Your Phenotype

Coggan power profiling maps neuromuscular, anaerobic, aerobic and threshold power to identify your cycling phenotype — sprinter, TT specialist, climber or pursuiter — and direct training priorities.

5 min read · 2026-07-21

FTP Cycling: What Is a Good Score? (W/kg Chart by Ability Level)

9 min read · 2026-04-07