Even though I believe in intelligent training methods, there is no doubt that hard work is mandatory to reach the stars. The saying is “no pain, no gain,” and there’s no doubt a bit of suffering can go a long way if you want to beat the opposition. The first rider I made a training […]
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THIS is the story behind developing an effective, motivating, and personalized interval session, the perfect booster for VO2 max. If you want to skip the theory, you can go directly to the VO2 max session here. I have analyzed many heart rate and power files from cycling races during the last few years. I have
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Dear readers, I hope you are all well and ready for an exciting 2013! In December 2012, I asked my email subscribers to tell me what holds them back from becoming better riders. More than 700 people answered that question, and I wrote back to each of these helpful people. There were so many different
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The most decisive moments in a cycling race often happen at an intensity close to VO2 max. Therefore, I have emphasized how crucial VO2 max is for race performance several times. Also, I have used intervals targeted for VO2 max widely in my e-books to support my view on this training method. It’s clear that
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Interval training is often mentioned as the key to successful cycling training. Therefore, interval training is a cornerstone in all my training programs, and I believe it is the most time-effective way to achieve great results. There are a few things that you can do to make sure that your interval training is as effective
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