Losing Fitness, Raising Power with Nutrition, Aero vs. Power and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 309

Detraining happens any time we decrease training stimulus, but how quickly does it happen, how can you retain as much fitness as possible, and how should you adjust your race strategy as a result? Join us for a deep dive into this and many other topics in Episode 309 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------- BLOG ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE TrainNow is Improving https://bit.ly/33D8a8X Introducing Workout Levels https://bit.ly/2RQBypg TrainerRoad Training Plan Updates with Workout Levels https://bit.ly/3eFEr5w Detraining: What Happens When You Lose Fitness? https://bit.ly/2S8X5K6 Detraining: Can You Lose Fitness? (Ask a Cycling Coach 293) https://youtu.be/72TwopB-hEw Pain, Stretching, Strength and more with The Ready State’s Kelly Starrett – Ask a Cycling Coach 222 https://bit.ly/3ovZ5Is ---------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How quickly do you lose fitness and what kind do you lose first? How to adjust your race tactics if you aren’t fit Getting the most from a slow group ride The hosts’ analysis on the first MTB World Cups What contributes to an exceptional performance Why Loana Lecomte is so good Heart Rate vs. Power vs. RPE Flexibility vs. Mobility What is more important: aero or power? How to find the ideal TT position How gaining weight may make you faster How to gain weight but still keep your power to weight ratio ---------------------------------------------- LEARN MORE ABOUT ADAPTIVE TRAINING Adaptive Training Video: https://youtu.be/gE2yPYZ15ew Adaptive Training: What it is, how to use it: https://bit.ly/3dIRClW How Adaptive Training Makes You Faster: https://bit.ly/2ZNfWLq Request priority access for here: https://bit.ly/3g7rkuZ ---------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals. Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/2SIVhYx Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3w4K1Eo Get Started: https://bit.ly/3boZU0u ---------------------------------------------- SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast now!: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/SAP ---------------------------------------------- SCIENCE OF GETTING FASTER PODCAST Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast now!: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/SOGF ---------------------------------------------- STAY IN TOUCH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad