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TrainerRoad head coach Chad Timmerman picks his 5 favorite workouts to improve your FTP

Coach Chad’s 5 Favorite Workouts to Increase Your FTP

Workouts come in all different shapes and sizes, but what if you only had a few to choose from? What five workouts would be the most productive to raise your FTP and make you faster if those were the only workouts you did? We checked in with TrainerRoad’s head coach Chad Timmerman to find out.

March 26, 2021 | Sean Hurley

Gaining 107 Watts and Staying Motivated With Low-Volume Training

Stephen Morina’s job entails many long days of physical labor, but he’s used smart training strategies to raise his FTP and stay motivated. His approach can serve as an example for any athlete with demanding schedule.

February 2, 2021 | Sean Hurley

How to improve your time trial with structured training

Time Trial Training: How To Be a Faster Time Trialist

Time trialists must effectively train the ability to pace their highest sustainable power over time trial distances and along the way build toughness, get accustomed to uncomfortable positioning, and ultimately get faster. This guide covers everything you need to be a faster time trialist.

January 26, 2021 | Jesse Fortson

KOM Training, Increasing Training Volume, Morning Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 292

How to Get Started With TrainerRoad

Structured training is the most efficient and effective way to become a faster cyclist. But getting started can seem daunting. Don’t worry; getting started with TrainerRoad is easy. In just a few simple steps, you’ll be using science-based training, planning, and analysis tools that increase your performance.

January 6, 2021 | Jesse Fortson

Use productive New Year's resolutions to become a faster cyclist this season.

Ten New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Become a Faster Cyclist

Productive and sustainable New Year’s resolutions can help lead your training in a positive direction. Reach your best this year with our favorite Training Resolutions.

January 1, 2021 | Sean Hurley

Progressive Training for Cyclists

To become a faster cyclist, there’s an optimal, science-backed training process to follow, and it’s more than just one type of workout. Learn how progressive training can help you to reach new levels of fitness.

December 9, 2020 | Jesse Fortson | 6 comments

Cycling for Weight Loss: How to Lose Weight Through Cycling

Cycling is a great weight loss tool. Combining a healthy diet with structured training paves the way for increased performance. Whether you have a little or a lot to lose, these tips will help you lose weight and be a faster cyclist.

November 5, 2020 | Jesse Fortson | 13 comments

Five Ways to Increase Your FTP From Ordinary Cyclists

Elite cyclists aren’t the only athletes that have great tips for getting faster. Here are five training tips from ordinary, successful athletes who used TrainerRoad to increase their FTP by a total of 333 watts.

October 20, 2020 | Jesse Fortson | 5 comments

An athlete uses TrainerRoad to achieve success

Success is for Everyone – Improvements from TrainerRoad Athletes

Do you ever feel like other cyclists improve more quickly and dramatically than you? Here are four real-world examples of TrainerRoad athletes and their improvements.

September 29, 2020 | Nathan Comerford | One comment

Training for Bikepacking: How One Cyclist Used Low-Volume to Prepare for 100 Rugged Miles

Structured training is a helpful tool for every cycling discipline. Rob Belsom used TrainerRoad’s low-volume plan to prepare for a rugged 100-mile bikepacking event. Juggling work and family commitments, Rob has some tips for anyone seeking adventure through bikepacking.

September 28, 2020 | Jesse Fortson

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