Metabolic Athlete

01/15/2026

Join us for our 2026 monthly Triathlon Socials @ BFF BIKES... starting TOMORROW, FRIDAY @ 600pm!!!

Everyone who attends and completes a 2026 GOAL SETTING CHALLENGE will get entered into a raffle to win a VO2MAX test!

Guest speakers, raffle prizes, and more!

Snacks and beverages provided! Please sign up on line so we know how many to expect!

RSVP @
https://www.bffbikes.com/events

4 STAR CLUB BONUS: Join, renew, or refer a friend to the new & improved Metabolic Athlete 4 STAR CLUB and get a free MYZONE MAX or MZ-SWITCH heart rate monitor valued at over $100 (if you don't already have one), while supplies last! www.4starendurance.com/club

03/28/2025

Are you interested in tangible tips to improve your cycling? Triathlon legend Craig "Crowie" Alexander and Coach Chris Navin joined the TriDot podcast this past week to share six big time cycling tips for every triathlete. They break down the importance of a proper bike fit, metabolic testing, and explain the benefits of high and low cadence training. Crowie and Chris also share tips for strength and mobility as well as wisdom for working on your bike handling skills. These six tips will have you ready to rock the longest leg of your next race!

https://4starendurance.com/2025/03/28/tridot-podcast-cycling-tips/

03/18/2025

Stay in the loop on upcoming community events and programs with our new Community Calendar! Designed by the Chicago Triathlon, Tri312 and 4 Star Endurance as a community resource, our new calendar can be integrated into any Google Calendar or through an iCal link. Follow this calendar to maximize your experience training for the Chicago Triathlon this year!

https://4starendurance.com/2025/03/18/chitri-calendar/

10/23/2024

Get your tested in downtown Chicago by 4 Star Endurance head coach Chris Navin... and get your true Fat vs Carb metabolic profile added to your Garmin watch with the KORR Medical Technologies, Inc. apps!

www.4starendurance.com/vo2max

www.4starendurance.com/cardiocoach

www.MetabolicAthlete.com VO2 testing at MetabolicAthlete.com with Head Coach CHRIS NAVIN includes a comprehensive test and full consultation with one of Chicago’s leading metabolic specialist…

10/12/2024

Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this weekend???

✶✶✶✶ FREE VO2 MAX TEST CHALLENGE!!! ✶✶✶✶
We'll be raffling off a free text (or an INSCYD virtual lactate test!) to the TEAM TO END AIDS (T2 CHICAGO) or 4 Star Endurance club athlete who uses TriDot Triathlon Training or to estimate their finish time, and gets closest to their predicted finish time!

So if you haven't used TriDot or RunDot yet, get a free 2-month trial using either link below so that you can use RaceX to estimate your finish time and create a pacing plan.

HOW TO WIN: Contact us to send or POST A SCREENSHOT PHOTO of your PREDICTED finish time and let's see who gets closest!!!
www.4StarEndurance.com/RunDot
www.4StarEndurance.com/TriDot

Learn about TriDot and Metabolic Testing! Coach Chris from 4 STAR ENDURANCE is featured on the latest episode of the TriDot Podcast talking about Metabolic Testing! Learn about VO2 Max, FatMax, Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), Blood Lactate Testing, and how to use TriDot and RunDot for Data Optimized T...

09/27/2024

Big anniversary party tomorrow (Saturday 9/28) for BFF Bikes...10 years bring Chicago's premiere women-led and women-focused bike shop!

Stop by for deals during the day, and a party at night!

RSVP @ https://www.bffbikes.com/events/2024/09/28anniversaryparty

And don't miss stopping by 5pm onwards for a 10-year anniversary celebration "after hours" social to raise a glass with coach Gillian Forsyth!

Any 4 Star Endurance Club (www.4starendurance.com/club) member who stops by for the party can come see me for a secret "special edition" gift item too - but only while supplies last!!!

Wow, can you believe that it’s been four years since Gillian took the reigns? Plus it’s the shop’s 10-year anniversary! Thanks to the original founders Annie and Vanessa this amazing little shop has touched many lives. We’ve been around for a decade now and we want to celebrate with you with...

09/18/2024

Exciting News.... for the first timer ever, there is an IRONMAN event in the state of Illinois... a new 70.3 in Rockford, IL with a fast down-river swim!

Register before this event sells out & visit www.4starendurance.com/rockford for news & updates!

https://4starendurance.com/2024/09/18/rockford/

Training for IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford? Here you’ll find several training resources, tips, and news about local and regional events that can help guide you in your training journey!

09/17/2024

2024 TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) Photo Shoot photos are posted. Check out our amazing athletes from www.t2ea.org by Coach Chris!

https://4starendurance.com/2024/09/17/photos/

Find photos from our TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) PHOTO SHOOT RUNS by Coach Chris here!

08/02/2024

Want to improve your by almost 10% in one year???

See how used 4 Star Endurance coaching with Chris Navin, TriDot Triathlon Training, an Metabolic Athlete services including KORR Medical Technologies, Inc. , , and INSCYD virtual lactate testing to make it happen as part of his IRONMAN training journey!

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-A7D86PBde/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzJiMzQ5ZWQ2Mw==

08/02/2024

It's finally here!!!

- The Official Training Platform of IRONMAN®- adds integration so that you can now push the best AI-powered adaptive bike (and run) workouts directly into Zwift from TriDot Triathlon Training!

Want to give the BEST TRIATHLON TRAINING app and BEST VIRTUAL CYCLING app a test ride???

Learn more and enjoy free trials of both platforms here: https://www.4starendurance.com/tridot-zwift

t’s finally here!!! adds integration so that you can now push the latest generation of adaptive bike (and run) workouts directly from your AI-powered training plan in TriDot Tr…

08/02/2024

The BEST TRIATHLON TRAINING apps connect... try free trials of TriDot x Zwift!

t’s finally here!!! adds integration so that you can now push the latest generation of adaptive bike (and run) workouts directly from your AI-powered training plan in TriDot Tr…