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
Why Foam Rolling Isn’t Enough
Why Foam Rolling Isn’t Enough At Groundwork Athletics, most people who come in already “do mobility work.” They foam roll. They stretch. They might follow something they saw online. To be fair, none of that is wrong, but it often doesn’t lead to lasting change. This is Part 1 of a short series on building… read more
The Long Game: Training for a Lifetime of Performance
The Long Game: Training for a Lifetime of Performance Over the past few weeks we’ve shared a series of articles on training for longevity. Not just how to prepare for the next race or event, but how to stay strong, capable, and active for decades. Because the goal isn’t one great season, it’s a lifetime… read more
Intensity Is a Tool, Not a Personality
Intensity Is a Tool, Not a Personality Endurance athletes love intensity: Intervals, hill repeats, hard group rides, race-pace workouts. These workouts feel productive; they feel like progress. But here’s the question: Are you training with intensity, or chasing it? Intensity is a powerful training tool. Used properly, it improves speed, power, and race readiness.Used too… read more
Recovery and Support: Train. Recover. Repeat.
Recovery and Support: Train. Recover. Repeat. Endurance athletes understand how to train. They track mileage, pace, power, heart rate, among others. Do you, however, track recovery? Recovery is often treated as optional; something that happens if there’s time. It shouldn’t be. Recovery is the key ingredient that allows all the hard training and discipline to… read more
