Watched a recent Jesse Coyle video reacting to a Norcal Cycling 2 video " Training to Double my FTP (Cycling Coach Reacts)" and he really seemed to focus on the point that the goal was unrealistic, especially with the rider taking 2 days off per week. My goal this season was to get at least 6h/wk w…

[image] gnosticascent: Just riding around in Z2 will not improve anything other than your ability to ride around for a reasonable amount of time at Z2. Again, this just isn’t true…while you may not maximize your ability in other energy systems, you will absolutely improve them even if you onl…

Volume > Intensity?

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Power13 February 13, 2023, 4:24pm 44

Again, this just isn’t true…while you may not maximize your ability in other energy systems, you will absolutely improve them even if you only ride in Z2.

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Volume > Intensity?

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