The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

Episode 146 - Travel Tips, The (debatable) Importance of Tracking CTL, and RLT


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Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’re talking about tips for keeping your legs fresh while traveling, whether or not we keep a close eye on CTL, and red light therapy.

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Summary

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various travel tips for athletes, focusing on how to maintain performance during long drives. They emphasize the importance of breaking up travel time, staying hydrated, and managing workouts before travel. The discussion then shifts to the concept of Chronic Training Load (CTL) and its relevance in training, highlighting that CTL is not the sole indicator of fitness. Finally, they explore innovative recovery techniques such as red light therapy and grounding, weighing their potential benefits against traditional recovery methods.

 

Chapters

00:00 Travel Tips for Athletes

15:34 Understanding CTL in Training

32:35 Exploring Recovery Techniques

32:53 Grounding and Sleep Quality

35:02 Skepticism and Personal Experiences

37:51 Red Light Therapy: Myths and Realities

42:38 Inflammation and Recovery

47:25 Hydrogen Tablets and Antioxidants

 

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