Episode 119 - Returning to Training, Late Season Base, and Less But More OR More But Less

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 returning to training after forced time off, late season base training, and the balance between less but more and more but less.    Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.   As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at [email protected] with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. Alight let’s get into it!   For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox   https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com  https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel   Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies Keywords training, health, winter fitness, endurance, cycling, recovery, athlete, training plan, aerobic base, intensity Summary In this conversation, Adam and Kaitlyn discuss various training strategies for athletes recovering from health issues and those facing seasonal challenges. They emphasize the importance of gradual progression in training volume, especially for older athletes, and explore how to maintain fitness during winter months. The discussion also covers the balance between training intensity and volume, providing insights on how to optimize training schedules for endurance events. Takeaways It's crucial to gradually build back up to training volume after a break. Older athletes should prioritize recovery and avoid jumping back into high volume training too quickly. Maintaining fitness during winter can be achieved through strategic indoor training and outdoor rides when possible. A proper off-season is essential for mental and physical recovery. Mixing longer rides with shorter, more intense sessions can enhance training effectiveness. Consistency in training is key, but quality should not be sacrificed for quantity. Utilizing favorable weather conditions for training can help maintain fitness levels. Building an aerobic base is a long-term process that accumulates over years. Training plans should be flexible to accommodate personal schedules and life events. It's important to listen to your body and adjust training intensity based on how you feel. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Health and Training After Setbacks 06:22 Maintaining Fitness Through Winter Training 19:51 Optimizing Training Volume and Intensity