You know that exercising your leg muscles improves your cycling performance. What a lot of cyclists forget though is that nutrition can also improve or hinder the training adaptations you work so hard for. Periodized nutrition can help you maximize training adaptations without sacrificing any of your racing ability while also keeping you on weight. How does this magical approach work? Let’s take a closer look.
AUTO AUTO We all have days when it feels more appealing to stay in than go out and ride. What if you can’t push past that feeling with a little self-talk or a friend calling you up? It might be a sign of training burnout.…
The term heart rate variability is being used more and more often. It can be a powerful tool to guide your training but only if you understand it well. Let’s debunk some of the most common misconceptions so you’re wiser than the rest.
What would happen if you cut back on social media use by 30 minutes every day and spent that time on exercise? Scientists decided to find out in an experiment. The results may surprise you.
Changes in heart rate variability say a lot about how well you’re handling stress, and that includes your training. HRV can help you see whether you’re well recovered and ready to take on high intensity or if your body needs more rest to catch up.…
