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Cramping 101: Prevention and Treatment

Nothing deters a workout quite like a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps are tricky, but you can prevent them by making adjustments to your sodium and hydration intake and treat them with stretches, salt, and maybe a touch of hot sauce.

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Cycling Power Zones: Training Zones Explained

Cycling intensity levels are commonly organized into Power Zones, with each zone matching a percentage of your FTP. Balancing time in power zones is crucial to proper training.

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How to Get Started With TrainerRoad

Structured training is the most efficient and effective way to become a faster cyclist. But getting started can seem daunting. Don't worry; getting started with TrainerRoad is easy. In just a few simple steps you'll be using science-based training, planning and analysis tools that increase your performance.

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Bonking, Going Deep, Efficient Training for All Schedules and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 261

Why bonking on your rides is not making you faster, how to know if you are going deep enough in your workouts, Improving the efficiency of your training in low and high volume training plans and more in Episode 261 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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So Your FTP Went Down… Now What?

FTP is just a number used to calibrate training, but many cyclists see it it as a status symbol, and seek a constantly improving value as validation. Why does FTP occasionally decline, and what do you do next?

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