The Knowledge by Wahoo

Just in time for the holidays! The proper number of bikes to own is one more than your currently have. In this final episode of 2022 Coach Mac Cassin and Coach Jeff Hoobler bring the fun back with Switching it up! How riding off-road, on the trail, pump track, or even on a unicycle can improve your overall skill level if your main discipline is road riding and racing.  So go out and switch it up next year and try something out of your wheelhouse. 

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"You never know when you're going to come to a three-up sprint out of a breakaway. And if you haven't been doing this stuff, you might as well just sit up and watch from behind.  - Jeff Hoobler "

In this episode of The Knowledge Podcast Coach Jeff Hoobler and Dr. Jinger Gottchall talk about muscle fiber types and how your personal muscle fiber matrix may influence your rider type. Learn the difference between slow twitch and fast twitch muscle fibers and how to implement "Above Threshold" training technics can help to improve your performance.   

What is the best way to train when it comes to Altitude? Live high, train low? Live low and race high? In Part 2 of our Riding at Altitude series, Coach Mac and Dr. Jinger discuss nutrition and training applications to help you maximize your power and speed outputs while racing and training at any altitude. And why building a DIY barometric chamber might not be the best idea. All this and more on this episode of The Knowledge Podcast by Wahoo.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/the-difference-between-how-the-pros-climb-in-the-tour-de-france-and-how-amateurs-should-tackle-long-climbs/

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 Live High and Train Low? In this episode hosts Dr. Jinger Gottschall and Mac Cassin dive into the basics of altitude. The Definition, long-term and short-term responses, submaximal and maximum intensities. And then finally, a few strategies for training. From Sea Level to the Death Zone we help you understand Altitude in order to train and race effectively. Enjoy it! It's Nice! 

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/the-difference-between-how-the-pros-climb-in-the-tour-de-france-and-how-amateurs-should-tackle-long-climbs/

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This is a must-listen for anyone serious about getting faster. Sure, you’ll hear why Neal loves going hard for an hour and why Mac feels you should think about 4DP like a cupcake. But, more importantly, they break through all the hype on FTP, explore what’s wrong with most standard FTP tests, and why not everyone’s FTP works the same way. They also explain why FTP is great for setting targets for recovery and endurance - but NOT for high-intensity work — and what understanding your FTP relative to your MAP, AC and NM tell you about your potential for improvement.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/going-beyond-threshold-power-the-systm-4dp-profile/

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Of course, you'd rather train inside when it's cold outside (right?), but sometimes you can't avoid it. Jeff and Jinger explain the physiological effects of training in the cold and share their top tips for training when the temperature drops. From cold habituation to keeping warm and staying properly fuelled, you'll get the Knowledge you need for effective cold-weather rides.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/how-to-get-and-keep-that-winter-motivation/

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Want to improve your FTP? Then you better start focusing on your MAP (Maximal Aerobic Power). After exploring the science of MAP, including why you ought to choose your parents well, Neal and Mac explain why this aspect of your 4DP delivers such fantastic rewards when you work on developing it. To help you get started on that, they also share some of their favorite SYSTM workouts for building MAP. Nine Hammers or Rue the Day, anyone?

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/why_focusing_on_ftp-is_making_you_slower/

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If you’ve done the 1-minute test at the end of our 4DP fitness test, Full Frontal, you know what digging deep into your Anaerobic Capacity feels like. And you can think of your Anaerobic Capacity — your ability to attack, surge, close gaps…and do those things over and over — like a battery. The bigger it is, and the faster you can recharge it, the faster and more powerful you will be. Neal and Mac explain what AC is about, why you need more of it, and which of the sessions in SYSTM will help you get it.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/best-nutrition-for-race-day-performance/

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Most cyclists think Neuromuscular Power is only relevant for sprinters. But in this episode, Neal and Mac break down the myths around NM, examine why neuromuscular coordination drives your efficiency at all effort levels, and explain how sprint training, cadence builds and other drills will make you both a faster and more complete athlete.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/best-nutrition-for-race-day-performance/

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-episode-understanding-4dp-pt-1-neuromuscular-power/19943

The world of supplements is full of amazing - and dubious - claims. And in this episode, Neal and Jinger look at some popular supplements which haven't been proven by science to actually work. From HMB to Ketones to CBD to fish oil and more, they give you the knowledge you need to make better decisions about what you put in your body.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/best-nutrition-for-race-day-performance/

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https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/t/new-episode-legal-performance-enhancing-supplements-that-might-or-might-not-work-part-4/19942