Train FTP or VO2Max? High Carb Training. Nate Wilson, EF Coaching, High Performance Director

Nate is the EF Education First Professional Cycling Performance Manager, where he works with riders to manage the training, travel, recovery, and mental acuity cycling’s biggest races demand. This conversation brings up some unique ways to look at your training, especially in terms of Functional Threshold Power and VO2Max training! Chapters: 00:00: Tips for traveling 4:57 Introduction to Nate 6:25 The biggest difference between pros and amateurs 8:53 The extra things pros do to ride faster 11:11 Nate’s opinions on wearables and their impact on training 16:16 What metrics Nate uses to prescribe workouts including endurance rides 18:44 Setting heart rate zones 22:30 Nate’s favorite Vo2 max workouts 28:30 Nate’s Vo2 periodisation and how it differs for pros 31:03 How pros can do too much intensity and training in between races 35:15 How to focus on the right part of your race 39:32 Internal awareness in training 44:00 Threshold training and how to increase your ftp 49:48 How to use your 5 and 20 minute power to work out your limiting factors 53:35 How does lifting benefit training 54:48 What has Nate learned that has made him a better coach 1:00:20 How to approach base training 1:02:55 What is the benefit from tempo training 1:07:02 How variety is important for training 1:08:23 Why high carb training is underrated and low carb is overrated 👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below. ⭐️If you enjoy the podcast, please Follow on Spotify and Leave a 5 Star Review on Apple. 🔔The best way to support the channel is to SUBSCRIBE and turn ON Notifications so that we can get the best guests to bring you the best interviews possible! ⚡️Check out our sponsor's links below: I personally use these products DAILY, have asked for their support, and want to share them with You! The new shirts! http://grindcitydesigns.com/evoqbike/shop/home Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE EVOQ Gear: http://grindcitydesigns.com/evoqbike/ 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 TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN 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/ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC