Win More Races, Strength Training, Build Phase Science and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 190
2018-12-20
Join us for Episode 190 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be talking about the best ways to strategically increase your odds of winning races, giving you a comprehensive guide to strength training for cyclists, covering when it is a good idea to complete two Build Phases back-to-back, a special announcement from Nate and Chad, and much more!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
How cyclists should be using strength training How to increase your chances of winning a criterium Why versatility is crucial for a bike racer Is attacking into a headwind always a bad idea? Can you do back-to-back Build Phases? Why all power meters don't measure the same How to use a power meter with a smart trainer How to schedule recurring workouts with TrainerRoad's Calendar Why aerobic athletes can race with anaerobic athletes Chad and Nate's goal of Masters Tandem TT Nats
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST
Strength Training for cyclists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqmwjwTcOY8 Sprint Tips From a Pro - Clif Bar Racing’s Pete Morris: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/sprinting-tips-from-a-pro-team-clif-bar-racings-pete-morris/8163 Spud Inc Neck Harness: https://www.roguefitness.com/neck-harness Resistance Training Volume Study: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2019/01000/Resistance_Training_Volume_Enhances_Muscle.13.aspx Crossfit Games Crit Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnjMFd5q4M
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