Hello guys. in four weeks im going to a gran fondo event in Alsace - where i figure the temp would rise above 30-35c - so being from a colder envirement i think i need to implement some heat training. I would be pleased to have any suggestions on how to proceed ? Should i only do it on my z2 rides…

Use the search function at the top of the page, heat training has been addressed on the forum and podcasts several times. See below and many others: [image] Heat Training (Acclimation) Training HeatTraining information and resources: (We will update this le…

Either the podcasts nor the topics says anything about how many days and how to implement them in the training schedule :frowning:

Maybe not those that I posted, but I know they have. They had a podcast with an expert breaking it all down. Use the search function, there’s no way you combed through all the information already. If I remember it’s 2-3 weeks out of 3-4 days of week on z2 days. The longer out you start the less fre…

[image] Mbonde: in four weeks im going to a gran fondo event in Alsace - where i figure the temp would rise above 30-35c - so being from a colder envirement i think i need to implement some heat training. If you are in a cold climate how will you add heat training?

I’ve done it for 2 races. It’s pretty simple. Your first time you’ll feel like your going to pass out. So just ride the trainer with no fan and a jacket on… ride easy. Lots of towels. You’ll eventually get to the point where you need to take the jacket off. It’s that easy. I did 3or 4 sessions bef…

[Screenshot_20230609-074343] [Screenshot_20230609-074320] Both sessions. You improve very quickly Edit: Oh and they are QUITE exhausting, so use them sparingly. You’ll feel drained during the rest of the day. You don’t need very many sessions to see benefits.

Great summary! Just one typo to edit: [image] Caro.Gomez-Villafane: USA Cycling Coaching Manuel should be “Manual”

I posted this in another thread [image] Application of evidence-based recommendations for heat acclimation:... Heat acclimation or acclimatization (HA) occurs with repeated exposure to heat inducing adaptations that enhance thermoregulatory mechanisms and heat tolerance leading to impro…

[image] Outlined is the protocol Tim Cusick used with his olympic athletes

How to implement heat training, and how often?

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How to implement heat training, and how often?

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