Many cyclists wonder whether to rely on their doctor’s HbA1c results or the data from their continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The truth is they serve different purposes. In this post, Hunter Allen, founder of Peaks Coaching Group, breaks down how HbA1c offers long-term metabolic insights while CGM delivers real-time performance data and why combining both gives cyclists the clearest picture of health and endurance.
Every cyclist that has logged “junk miles”, rides without purpose. They feel productive at the time. More miles must mean more fitness, right? Not always. Junk miles leave you tired but not better. For riders over 40, they’re especially risky, as recovery is limited. Purposeful training, not just more miles, is what drives progress. What […]
Many cyclists fixate on their morning glucose number, but one reading doesn’t define performance. What truly matters is how your glucose behaves throughout the day—especially during training. In this post, Hunter Allen, founder of Peaks Coaching Group, explains why glucose stability, not a single morning result, determines endurance, energy, and recovery—and how CGMs can help you master it.
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