Coach Chad, Amber, Nate, and Jonathan take a deep dive into stretching, if it makes you faster, how you should do it, and more in Episode 352 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Tune in for this and discussions on heat training, bodyweight vs. weighted strength training and much more! TOPICS COVERED IN THIS…
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Indoor Cycling Training Plan: Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Cycling
Regardless of your experience level, getting started with an indoor cycling training plan is easy. With the demands of family and work life, indoor cycling training is not only convenient, but it’s also incredibly efficient—meaning you can get faster in less time. In this guide, we’ll cover indoor cycling training plans, workouts, and tips for success.
Overtraining, Cyclist Rider Types, Plateauing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 350
Amber, Ivy, and Nate join Coach Jonathan for discussions on rider type discovery and development, as well as riding the line between functional and non-functional overreaching. Listen now for these discussions and much more! TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE 0:00 Welcome! 0:09 Intro 01:47 No more testing! AI FTP Detection is available now 42:03 Functional…
Protein for Cyclists, VO2Max, Training Stress and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 349
Coach Chad, Amber Pierce, and Hannah Finchamp join Coach Jonathan for a deep dive into protein for cyclists, discussing how much endurance athletes of all kinds should be taking in, if you should ingest it on the bike, plant-based alternatives and more. We’ll also dig deep into VO2Max training, training stress and much more. More…
5 Cycling Myths Busted: The Truth Behind Common Training Advice
Despite countless advances in sports science, outdated and counterproductive beliefs about training and fitness are commonplace in the peloton. In this post, we take a look at five persistent bits of old-fashioned cycling wisdom, and update our understanding with a more modern perspective.
Training Stress Score: What is TSS & How to Use It
TSS is the most widely-used way of quantifying workout stress in cycling; it’s also one of the most commonly misunderstood metrics in the sport. So what is TSS, and what is it good for?
When to Start Base Training Based on Your Goals
Not sure when to start base training? You can use your goals, discipline, and experience with structured training to guide the start of your season and decide the best time to start base training.
Training After Illness, Early Season Racing, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 347
Amber Pierce, Alex Wild, Ivy Audrain, and Coach Jonathan go deep on how to come back to training after illness, when you should start adding races to your calendar, how to use early season training camps to boost your fitness and much more. Join us for Episode 347 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!…
How to Get Back Into Training After Unplanned Time Off
Unexpected time off doesn’t have to be a setback in your training. You can use these steps to make the most of your unplanned time off and return to training with more motivation and focus than before.
Muscular Endurance, Time-Crunched Training, Hard Starts and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 343
Amber and Nate are back! Join us for a discussion on what muscular endurance actually is, how to train it, and how it makes you a faster and more capable athlete, as well as discussions on time-crunched training, avoiding blowing up at the beginning of rides and much more. More show notes and discussion in…