The Off-Season Is Where You Build Your Margin for Error
The Off-Season Is Where You Build Your Margin for Error Most cyclists don’t need much convincing that riding more will make them better at riding. The problem is that a cycling season rarely unfolds under perfect conditions. Training volume increases, hard sessions start stacking up, work gets busy, and recovery isn’t always ideal. A long… read more
How to Ride Your Best Whistler Gran Fondo
How to Ride Your Best Whistler Gran Fondo The RBC GranFondo Whistler is almost here. For many riders, September 12 has been sitting on the calendar for months. You’ve put in the long rides, accumulated the climbing, worked on your fitness, and probably learned a few things about yourself along the way. Now comes an… read more
Training In The Heat
Training In The Heat: Why Your Normal Pace Suddenly Feels Harder You head out for a run at a pace that normally feels comfortable. Ten minutes in, your heart rate is higher than expected, and the effort feels harder. You’re sweating heavily, and the pace on your watch isn’t particularly impressive. Or maybe you’re on… read more
Wildfire Smoke And Training: When Should You Change The Plan?
Wildfire Smoke And Training: When Should You Change The Plan? You wake up on Saturday morning with a long ride planned. The bike is ready, bottles are filled, and you’ve carved out a few hours to train. Then you look outside… The mountains are barely visible, the sky has that familiar haze, and you can… read more
Why Eating During Long Rides Actually Helps You Lose Fat
Why Eating During Long Rides Actually Helps You Lose Fat Many people trying to lose weight make the mistake of avoiding calories during exercise. It seems logical, but for rides longer than about 60–90 minutes, the opposite is often true. Your Goal Isn’t to Burn the Most Calories. It’s to Build a Better Engine The… read more
More Than Instructors: Meet the Coaches Behind Groundwork Athletics
More Than Instructors: Meet the Coaches Behind Groundwork Athletics When people think about group training, they often picture a workout. We think about the people leading it. At Groundwork Athletics, every class is coached, not just supervised. That distinction matters. Our goal isn’t simply to count reps or keep people moving. It’s to create an… read more
Finding The Right Class For Your Goals
Finding The Right Class For Your Goals One of the most common questions we hear from prospective members is: “Which class should I take?” It’s a fair question. When you’re looking at a training schedule for the first time, it’s easy to wonder where to start. You might be new to strength training. You might… read more
Why Group Training Works When Going It Alone Doesn’t
Why Group Training Works When Going It Alone Doesn’t Most people don’t struggle with knowing what they should do. They know they should exercise more consistently and they know strength training matters. They know moving regularly improves their health, energy, and long-term performance. The challenge is rarely knowledge, it’s showing up. Life gets busy. Work… read more
Build a Mobility Routine That Actually Works
Build a Mobility Routine That Actually Works Most people know they should be doing mobility work. They foam roll when something feels tight. They stretch when they feel stiff. They might add a few exercises they’ve seen online. The intention is good, but the issue is usually consistency. This is Part 3 of our series… read more
A Smarter Way to Improve Mobility
A Smarter Way to Improve Mobility Most people approach mobility with good intentions. They foam roll, stretch, and add exercises when something feels tight. That’s a good place to start, but without structure, it often leads to inconsistent results. This is Part 2 of our series on building better mobility for performance and longevity. In… read more
