Heat Training, Sprint Workouts & Race Prep with Alex Kirsch, Lidl-Trek

In this conversation, professional cyclist Alex Kirsch shares insights into his career, training regimen, and experiences in Grand Tours. He discusses the importance of planning and trusting the training process, the incorporation of new techniques like heat training, and the significance of motor-pacing and strength training in enhancing performance. Kirsch emphasizes the role of experience in understanding one's body and adjusting training accordingly, providing a comprehensive look at the life of a professional cyclist. Thanks, Alex! Find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/kirschalex92/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome! 00:53 Who is Alex Kirsch & Grand Tours 02:54 Tour de France & Netflix's Unchained 05:11 Training: Season Break, Feeling Race Ready, Fine Tuning 11:51 Experience, Training Notes, New Studies 20:16 Heat Training & "Bro Science" 28:20 Strength Training 35:04 Career Goals, Long Races, Nutrition 41:54 Grand Tour Effect & Torque Training 47:41 Nutrition & Supplements 52:33 Favorite Workout 59:15 Training Reflections 👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store! Training Plans Starting at $19! https://www.evoq.bike/training-plans 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store 💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://www.deltagketones.com/EVOQ20 CODE Brendan for 15% off 😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC