Foam Rolling, Faster Triathlon Times, Genetics vs. Talent & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 139
Does foam rolling actually work, the real reason why triathlon times are getting faster, how much of performance is due to genetics & more! Join us live for this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling coach Podcast.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• (4:30) How to know when you should upgrade categories
• How to Coach Yourself to Peak Fitness: blog.trainerroad.com/training-plan-guide/
• (14:35) The science behind foam rolling
• (30:25) Is non-alcoholic beer bad for recovery too?
• (34:25) Are plyometrics good for cyclists?
• (44:55) Should you gain weight to be a better time trialist?
• (50:50) Genetics vs. talent and how they affect cyclists
• (1:02:50) Why triathlon times are getting faster
• (1:12:10) Facebook Live Questions
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