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Blood Plasma Volume and Your Performance
Blood Plasma volume is critical for performance in endurance athletes. Taking a break from training can rapidly decrease it. But the good news is that you can get back on track in just a few days.
Why Exercise Feels Good, VO2 Max Training Science, Caffeine and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 252
Why you feel better after doing a workout, the science and structure behind VO2 Max training, the effect of training and activity on caffeine processing rates plus more in Episode 252 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum. Topics covered in this episode The science and…
Creatine for Cyclists: Will it Make You Faster?
Creatine has long been associated with strength training, but could endurance athletes benefit from this supplement? Creatine offers both benefits and disadvantages for cyclists.
Why All-Out Efforts Won’t Always Make You Faster
Only doing all-out efforts isn't the key to getting faster. Athletes can get faster with a structured training plan that develops multiple energy systems and promotes long term adaptation.
Training Without Events, Outside Workouts, Hormonal Birth Control and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 251
What to do if your events are canceled, tips to nail your outside workouts, the effect of hormonal birth control on training and performance plus more in Episode 251 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.