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Episode 193: How to Choose The Right Cycling Workouts at the Right Times

Episode 193: How to Choose The Right Cycling Workouts at the Right Times

FromThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS


Episode 193: How to Choose The Right Cycling Workouts at the Right Times

FromThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Questions/Topics Covered In This Episode:Strategy #1: General fitness, picking from a "workout buffet"Strategy #2: Performance training, specific duration/workout goalsThreshold workouts: ~30-60min of Time in Zone (TiZ), 8-60min interval durations, 2:1 work to rest ratios, 91-105% FTP, RPE: 7-8, extensive or intensive VO2 Max Workouts: 10-25min of Time in Zone, 1.5-5min interval durations, 1:1 work to rest ratios, 106-121% of FTP, RPE: 9Extensive Anaerobic Capacity workouts: 4-12min of total time in zone ,30-60s interval durations, 1:2 and up to 1:10 work to rest, RPE: 9-10Intensive Anaerobic Capacity workouts: ~1-2min TiZ, 10-20s interval durations, full rest (~7-12min), RPE: 10Strategy #3: Other GoalsSpecific workouts for weight loss goals, Specific workouts for metabolic flexibilitySpecific workouts for gaining massRESOURCES- An Introduction to the New iLevels in WKO4 | TrainingPeaks - How to determine workout targets using WKO iLevels - Episode 168 - Zone 2: Testing to personalize your Zone 2 and improve base training- Episode 169 - Sugar Burner vs. Fat Burner Cyclists in Lab Testing, Training, and Competition- Episode 46: Periodization, Training Modalities with Tim Cusick- Episode 8: Deciphering Training Methodologies with Tim CusickASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTHostAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
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.