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A Practical Aproach to Training For Cyclists EP51

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Show Notes

This week we talk about a pragmatic approach to training as a cyclist and I come 4th in a crit. For coaching enquiries Email: [email protected]

How much volume and how to perform zone 2 [8:41] Optimal training frequency [19:00] Is TSS worth it, planning a rest week, and burnout [35:00] VO2Max training [37:00] Threshold and sweet spot training and how to find FTP [39:15] Training periodisation and intensity distribution [55:00] Strength training for cyclists [59:46]

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