Have you ever wished TrainerRoad could actively respond to your unique strengths, weaknesses, and scheduling needs, to train you as an individual and make you faster? Now it can! Introducing Adaptive Training, the biggest update ever to TrainerRoad. Adaptive Training uses machine learning, science-based coaching principles, and an unprecedented data set to train you as an individual and make you a faster cyclist.
P.C. Nick Wilson @_nickwilsonphoto, M.C. Nathaniel Imani Davis @illumin8te
Introducing Adaptive Training: The Right Workout, Every Time.
P.C. @kokody/ M.C.@jalenbazile
How Does Adaptive Training Make you Faster?
Grow your strengths, target your weaknesses, and get back on track after training interruptions all with Adaptive Training.
P.C. Alonso Tal, M.C. @human_trash_heap
Power-to-Weight Ratio for Cyclists: When Watts/kg Matters, and How to Improve It
Power-to-weight ratio is one of the most important metrics in cycling, but it can also be a negative influence driving athletes to obsess over weight. Learn how it can help make you faster if used correctly.
Tips for Low-Volume Training From the Successful Athletes Podcast
The flexible yet progressive structure of the low-volume training plan works with a variety of schedules and experience levels—making it the go to volume for many goal driven athletes. To help you get the most out of your low-volume plan here’s five tips from TrainerRoad athletes who have used a low-volume training plan to get faster.
Science of Getting Faster: Bicarbonate and Ketones
If you’ve been paying attention to professional cycling over the last few seasons, you’ve probably heard talk of ketone esters. Can this substance improve performance? And if so, how?
Science of Getting Faster: Recovery and Carbohydrate Intake
We know that the quantity of carbohydrates ingested after exercise impacts the replenishment of glycogen stores, but what about the type of carbohydrates ingested? Does ingesting glucose and fructose, as opposed to just glucose, impact subsequent endurance performance?
Strength Training and Ultra Endurance Fat Bike Racing With Art O’Connor
After more than 30 years racing bikes, professional strength coach Art O’Connor continues to push himself with new challenges. Learn how he used smart training to conquer a 21- hour race in extreme cold conditions.
Science of Getting Faster: Heat Training and Endurance Performance
Heat adversely affects the body’s ability to do work, but strategic utilization of heat in a training regimen can facilitate performance increases. Dr. Chris Minson, one of the leading experts and researchers on this topic, explains how heat training can improve your performance and offers tips on how to prepare for events in hot conditions.
Yoga for Cyclists: Five Poses to Make you Faster
Yoga is the perfect tool for cyclists who want to round out their strengths, aid their recovery, and approach mobility and strength training from a different angle. To help you get a feel for Yoga, and some of the benefits it has to offer, here are five beginner-friendly poses with cycling related benefits.
How to Add Strength Training to a Periodized Cycling Plan
You can use the structure of your periodized cycling training plan to guide the progression of your strength training. This approach can help you reach strength specific goals without interfering with your cycling workouts.
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