The most decisive moments in a cycling race often happen at an intensity close to VO2 max. Therefore, I have emphasized how crucial VO2 max is for race performance several times. Also, I have used intervals targeted for VO2 max widely in my e-books to support my view on this training method. It’s clear that […]
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Interval training is often mentioned as the key to successful cycling training. Therefore, interval training is a cornerstone in all my training programs, and I believe it is the most time-effective way to achieve great results. There are a few things that you can do to make sure that your interval training is as effective
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It can be difficult – even impossible – to maintain your fitness levels when on vacation. After all, it is a time for relaxing and chilling out with your family and friends, so your cycling training program tends to take a back seat. But lazing on the beach or enjoying a few holiday cocktails does
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I often recommend VO2 max and threshold power interval training as the most effective training methods. Though, it would be too extreme to devise the ultimate time-effective training program, including nothing but intervals and race days. A more realistic approach to the 80/20 rule would be to eliminate some of the 80% that have the
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I love structured cycling training plans. Strategically and optimized interval training that fits perfectly to your current fitness. Beautiful, right? Take, for example, my 12-week winter training program: it forces you to tackle scheduled intervals three times per week and perform an increasing amount of training. Very controlled and easy to follow. And it works.
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IF YOU think you’ve reached your cycling peak, then you should be applauded for training hard and doing all the right things. But when preparing and taking part in a race, are you doing everything you should be? We can always find ways to boost our performance. However, the minor improvements can make a massive
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Here are some practical tips helping you to become well hydrated after training and cycling races: The first step towards a better rehydration strategy is to measure your body weight before and after exercise. By monitoring changes in body mass from pre- to post-exercise, you’ll get important information about your current strategy for fluid intake
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What is the best advice for cycling beginners? It’s simple: Take action! However, getting started with road cycling and bringing the total return for your effort is not easy. In this post, we’ll go over the basic principles of cycling training and provide some tips to help you get started. So whether you’re just starting
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Just a motivating reminder to all readers of this blog who are under 100 years old: Frenchman Robert Marchand entered the cycling record books in the one-hour event on Friday 17th of February 2012, three months after celebrating his 100th birthday. Marchand rode impressive 24.251 kilometers around an indoor track to establish the first-ever hour
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The arrival of power meters sparked a new craze in the 1990s, and they are now part and parcel of the make-up of most pro riders. Power meters are invaluable tools for pacing control and interval sessions and are especially useful for time trial training. But the bottom line is that they are not necessary.
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