{"id":29856,"date":"2019-01-04T04:45:31","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T12:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.trainerroad.com\/?p=29856"},"modified":"2022-04-07T07:33:44","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:33:44","slug":"how-to-pick-the-right-plan-weight-management-recovery-strategies-and-more-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-192","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-the-right-plan-weight-management-recovery-strategies-and-more-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-192\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Right Plan, Weight Management, Recovery Strategies and More \u2013 Ask a Cycling a Coach 192"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>2019&#8217;s first Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Episode is all about finding the right training, sticking to it through challenges and optimizing your performance along the way to your next A Race. Tune in live and bring your questions!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More show notes and discussion in the <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.trainerroad.com\/t\/how-to-pick-the-right-plan-weight-management-recovery-strategies-and-more-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-192\/9035\">TrainerRoad Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2p361WlpR5Y\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_4\">Topics covered in this episode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A guide to picking the right training plan<\/li><li>Most important factors in deciding how to train for a race<\/li><li>Best training plans for every type of racing<\/li><li>How to shorten a training plan<\/li><li>How to adjust a training plan for time off<\/li><li>Why cross-training may actually make you a slower cyclist<\/li><li>Pacing without power<\/li><li>How to use saunas in your training<\/li><li>Are ice baths actually beneficial?<\/li><li>Is Bikram Yoga a good idea for cyclists?<\/li><li>Signs that you need to include gym work in your training<\/li><li>How to manage weight like a cyclist<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_6\">Links Mentioned in this episode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sweet Spot Base 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/cycling\/plans\/148-sweet-spot-base-mid-volume-ii\">https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/cycling\/plans\/148-sweet-spot-base-mid-volume-ii<\/a> <\/li><li>Baxter Workout: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/cycling\/workouts\/1261-baxter\">https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/cycling\/workouts\/1261-baxter<\/a> <\/li><li>Dr. Rhonda Patrick: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundmyfitness.com\/episodes\/biohacker-summit-2016\">https:\/\/www.foundmyfitness.com\/episodes\/biohacker-summit-2016<\/a> <\/li><li>Smith Machine: https:\/\/www.fitnessfactory.com\/home-gyms\/smith-machines\/ &nbsp;<\/li><li>How to Fix Knee Injuries for Cyclists: <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.trainerroad.com\/t\/how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists\/6166\">https:\/\/forum.trainerroad.com\/t\/how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists\/6166<\/a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Food Scale: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Digital-Batteries-Included\/dp\/ B06X9NQ8GX\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546536343&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=food+scale&amp;psc=1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bonelli Park XC course: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g3GQLkL29ag\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g3GQLkL29ag<\/a> <\/li><li>Fontana XC course: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ABI7kDozhC4\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ABI7kDozhC4<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/553612362&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/podcast?utm_source=TrainerRoad%20Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post%2FEpisode%20129%3A%20Higher%20cadence%2C%20bike%20handling%2C%20crank%20length&amp;utm_campaign=TrainerRoad%20Blog%20Content&amp;utm_content=Subscribe%20button\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Subscribe to the Podcast\ufeff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For more cycling training knowledge, listen to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/podcast?utm_source=TrainerRoad%20Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post%2FEpisode%20129%3A%20Higher%20cadence%2C%20bike%20handling%2C%20crank%20length&amp;utm_campaign=TrainerRoad%20Blog%20Content&amp;utm_content=the%20Ask%20a%20Cycling%20Coach%20the%20only%20podcast%20dedicated%20to%20making%20you%20a%20faster%20cyclist\" target=\"_blank\">the Ask a Cycling Coach \u2014 the only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist<\/a>. 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