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What Is Chronic Training Load (CTL) And How To Use It To Improve Performance

What Is Chronic Training Load (CTL) And How To Use It To Improve Performance

FromThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS


What Is Chronic Training Load (CTL) And How To Use It To Improve Performance

FromThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

<__truncato_root__>Topics Covered In This Episode:How is CTL calculated?The difference between fitness and CTLWhat's missing from the CTL metricHow to interpret CTLWhat are typical CTL scores for different athletesAdditional metrics you should be tracking to measure performance gainsShow Links:See a chart of target CTL scores herePodcast Episode: How To Improve Your Cycling FTPPodcast Episode: How To Train VO2 MaxArticle: Cycling Training Terms and Acronyms ExplainedListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformNote: Several cycling training terms used throughout this post are trademarked by TrainingPeaks, including Training Stress Score®, Normalized Power®, and Intensity Factor®. Additionally, terms including Acute Training Load, Chronic Training Load, Training Stress Balance, and Efficiency Factor are featured in TrainingPeaks software. In some cases, metrics that represent similar concepts are used in other apps.  
Released:
May 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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It's difficult to balance a full-time job with endurance training and achieving peak performance. Each week, we interview top cycling and running coaches, fitness experts, and exercise scientists to uncover the best training tips and strategies you can apply to your own training program and workouts. Whether you're an experienced athlete or beginner cyclist or runner, listen in to learn the best methods for becoming a stronger, fitter athlete in less time.