Are you ruining your endurance ride by incorporating sprints into your zone 2 training? In this episode of the Time Crunched Cyclist Podcast, Coach Adam explores the science behind aerobic capacity, muscle fiber recruitment, and energy systems as he tackles a listener question about the potential detriment of mixing sprints into endurance rides.Topics covered in this episode:What percentage of individual endurance rides should be in Zone 2?What happens when you add in too many surges or hard ...

The Impact of Sprints on Effectiveness of Zone 2 Aerobic Endurance Rides

Coach Adam Pulford delivers actionable training advice and answers your questions in short weekly episodes for time-crunched cyclists looking to improve their cycling performance. The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast (formerly The TrainRight Podcast) is brought to you by the team at CTS - the leading endurance coaching company since 2000. Coach Adam pulls from over a decade of coaching experience and the collective knowledge of over 50+ CTS Coaches to help you cut throught the noise of training information and implement proven training strategies that’ll take your performance to the next level.&nbsp;

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IN THIS EPISODEQuestion 1: Should I add potassium to my sports drink?Natriuresis from overconsumption of potassiumQuestion 2: How can I keep my job and get enough recovery while training as a Time-Crunched Cyclist?How to recover well when you have limited time for recovery4 Steps to scheduling sleep, rest between workouts, training intensity, and training volume.ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTHOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiol...

Episode 198: Potassium in Sports Drinks & Planning Recovery for Time-Crunched Cyclists

IN THIS EPISODEQuestion 1: How to incorporate Zwift racing into a Time-Crunched Cyclist's training plan?Three priorities for including Zwift races in your training planTraining schedule examples with Zwift races includedQuestion 2: How can I incorporate a rowing ergometer into my cycling trainingUsing variety to improve training consistencyWorkout examples for rowing machine ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTHOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. i...

Episode 197: How to Leverage Zwift Racing in Your Training Plan

Unlock the secrets of sports nutrition as we explore the often-confused sugars—glucose and dextrose—with insights from nutrition expert Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD. Then we'll delve deeper into the world of maltodextrin and learn how mixing carbohydrate sources can drastically enhance your athletic performance. As a bonus, we'll provide Kristen's recipe for a homemade sports drink that's easy to make, features inexpensive ingredients, and is easily customizable. IN THIS EPISODEAre Glucose v...

How to Make Homemade Sports Drink with Carbs and Electrolytes

In Episode 195, we answer a listener question about using power, heart rate, rate of perceived exertion and the talk test to gauge if you're hitting your Zone 2 or creeping out of it. CTS Coach and physiologist Renee Eastman talks with Host Adam Pulford about which metrics to prioritize during specific training rides. They also discuss aerobic decoupling and the ways that changes in relationship between power and heart rate can indicate changes in aerobic fitness and durability.Topics Covered...

Episode 195: What To Do About 'Intensity Creep' During Zone 2 Rides

Topics Covered In This Episode: Why shorter cranks and narrower bars?Determining the right road, gravel, MTB handlebar widthRecommendations for amateur and time-crunched cyclistsWhat is crank length and why it mattersBenefits of shorter cranksShould cranks on all your bikes be the same length?Bonus: How do you choose a good saddle?Guest:Renee Eastman is a CTS Premier Level Coach and has been coaching with the company for more than 20 years. She has been a professional bike fitter for 15 ...

The Impact of Sprints on Effectiveness of Zone 2 Aerobic Endurance Rides

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