Training Readiness
On the science of achieving your goals. Did you ever look up the stats on gym goers? Everyone signs up in January but what happens by July? 80% have stopped …
Stuck in a training rut or normal plateau? On the science of gains
Do you feel like you might be stuck in a training rut? Yes, its possible, we have all been there, but other options are also likely. Let’s have a look …
How to stay fit whilst locked-down or on vacation
Most of us have been locked down for months, and some people are finally planning a holiday. So lets look at how you can stay fit whilst you are on …
Coached vs Self-Coached: Is there any real difference?
Today let’s examine whether you should get a coach or go it alone. OK, I am a coach, so I may not be 100% independent on this topic but actually …
How precise is my FTP?
Trouble pinning down your FTP?….this could be why Over on the intervals.icu forum (https://forum.intervals.icu/t/inaccurate-power-meter-or-anaerobic-contribution/1062) Benjamin_Turner asks: “I was l aid off at the start of the pandemic so I’ve had …
Can you cycle AND run (brilliantly)? …on the Science of cross-training
Ask any triathlete and they will tell you…….yes and…..no A regular coached cyclist, with cycling goals…..asked me how much will running harm his cycling (if at all) and can both …
The Magic of Interval Training
Just how good is high Intensity interval training compared to other types of exercise? Name a fitness trend. Chances are you will mention HIIT training. High intensity interval training (HIIT) …
Sweetspot or Sourspot?
Is sweetspot really the best training method for 99%? Sometimes you can be wrong without even knowing it. You might believe in something 100% and your friends might believe it …
Is FTP physiologically real…or does it exist only in Coggan’s imagination?
Is FTP anchored in physiology ..or does it exist only in Coggan’s imagination? Alex Fastfitnesstips Jan 31 · 13 min read Background Everyone has an opinion on FTP, their own FTP, your …
Rate yourself as a cyclist from 0–100!
Have you heard of the Dunning-Kruger Effect? Basically when you have little knowledge you can overestimate your ability but the more you find out the more you realize you don’t know that …
“It never gets easier, you just get faster”
Greg Lemond …. Tour Winner 1986, 1989, 1990 I was wondering recently whether Greg Lemond’s famous quote is really true……do pros struggle as much as beginners? Obviously with decades …
1 hour on the indoor turbo is worth 2 hrs outdoors. True or false?
Today let’s dig into the major differences of riding indoors vs outdoors Following a recent video one of our viewers Curtis M wrote: “Is there any difference in benefit between …
Should you *only* train at base intensity over the off-season?
Over on intervals.icu forum Clive King Asked: “ your analysis for Polarised is very interesting even if I struggle to stay in the Polarised zone in any week (the lure …
