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Hello Reader You can now train with the same science-backed readiness system just validated in Scientific Reports. By tracking HRV, resting heart rate, and well-being together, Athletica helps you know when to push, when to hold, and when to rest—just like the world’s best endurance labs. That’s exactly the readiness triad we’ve been operationalising in Athletica for years, built on Dan Plews’ PhD work and a long line of studies showing how autonomic markers and subjective status can steer...
Hello Reader, On May 19, 2021 I published a simple piece: “Why Athletica.” It laid out a hope. That science, thoughtfully encoded, could help everyday athletes train well, stay healthy, and perform. Today that hope feels a little surreal. Luke Evans, a Toronto-based engineer who started triathlon five years ago, recently used Athletica to self-coach his way to the overall win at IRONMAN Canada–Ottawa (8:40:22). Below are the podcast, the deep-dive blog, and the principles behind the...
Hello Reader, Even the cleanest power file can hide what really happened in your session. Miss a lap press by two seconds, and your averages—and any Coach’s feedback—are off. Interval IQ™ fixes that. Our new machine‑learning engine scans every second of your ride and builds “virtual laps” for every meaningful effort, not just the best one. That means: True work‑bout averages for your 30/30s (or 4 × 10 min at CP) Hidden sprints and fatigue fades surfaced automatically Smarter compliance scores...