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Pro: Low Cadence Training (Compiled Info) - #19 by bbarrera

Against: Frontiers | Low cadence interval training at moderate intensity does not improve cycling performance in highly trained veteran cyclists

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312511608_Effects_of_Cycling_Training_at_Imposed_Low_Cadences_-_A_Systematic_Review

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8528055_In_Professional_Road_Cyclists_Low_Pedaling_Cadences_Are_Less_Efficient

Basically - if you want to do them, do them. But you do not get any additional aerobic or strenght benefits other than being accusotmed to the effort and have bigger “arsenal” of cadences to use during your riding.

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