Imagine the following... Base training is done, and race season is drawing inevitably closer. You already know which wheel you will need to cling onto to get the results you want. But, you could …
How Long Should Your Long Intervals Be to Maximize Threshold Power?
Nearly all cyclists use long intervals in one form or another. However, not all long intervals are created equal. As it turns out, if you choose the wrong length you might be giving up big …
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Can you trust the FTP test to give correct threshold power?
A while back I presented my instagram followers with a training question: If I recently completed a well-executed FTP (20 min) test, and I wanted to perform a threshold workout, could I then simply …
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The 30/15 Interval Enhances Performance in Elite Cyclists
Short intervals have long been a poorly hidden secret of many accomplished cyclists. This includes the 30/15, 40/20 and 60/30 intervals, where the numbers refer to seconds of high intensive work …
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Strength Training in Cycling: The Science of Core Stability and Resistance Training
The concept of change is can be surprisingly difficult to embrace. Our training regimes are fueled by a desire to induce change. To improve, to get stronger. Yet ironically, we are …
Do Short Intervals Produce Greater Threshold Power?
Both long and short intervals are common elements of most cycling training plans. But, how do you know which interval design will provide you with the biggest power output? The best way to …
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