Why Consistency Matters, Breakaway Tips, Tight Hips, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 362

Amber, Ivy, and Nate join Coach Jonathan for a discussion on what coaches mean when they say “consistency”, why it matters, and how to prioritize it, how to break away from a strong field, why cyclists have tight hips and what to do about it and much more. Tune in now for Episode 362 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   (02:23) What is training consistency and why is it so important? (23:13) How to break away in strong fields (50:19) Why power is key for calorie measurement (59:25) Mood and training periodization (01:05:25) Why training harder isn’t always the answer (01:16:09) Why cyclists have tight hips and what they can do to fix it (01:23:21) How to maintain fitness through the summer   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://trainerroad.cc/3LIayQ1    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continually assess your performance and intelligently adjust your training plan. It trains you as an individual and makes you a faster cyclist.   Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3BasfTM  Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/3rF5Cnp    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week  USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.   Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/34MIniq   MORE PODCASTS FROM TRAINERROAD Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/34MGKkO  Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3HKPExQ    STAY IN TOUCH Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad