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 Dylan and I are answering questions on heat adaptations, fueling with drink mix vs gels, and whether or not to use Zwift or other platforms as a replacement for TrainingPeaks for plan building and workout analysis.

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Summary

In this conversation, Adam and Dylan discuss various topics related to training and nutrition for cycling. They address the question of whether to prioritize heat adaptation during training or focus on maximum power output. They also discuss the use of flavorless gels for fueling during races and the importance of experimenting with nutrition in training. Additionally, they touch on the use of Zwift as a training platform and recommend TrainingPeaks for its superior analysis and planning capabilities.

Keywords

cycling, training, heat adaptation, power output, nutrition, fueling, gels, flavorless gels, race day nutrition, drink mix, TrainingPeaks, Zwift

Takeaways

• Heat adaptation during training can be beneficial for performance in hot race conditions.

Titles

• Finding the Right Fueling Strategy for Long Races

Sound Bites

• "Should you stick to zone two power or zone two heart rate?"

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Heat Adaptation and Power Output

08:16 The Benefits of Flavorless Gels

17:01 TrainingPeaks vs Zwift