Episode 130 - Indoor vs Outdoor Value, What to Add With Increased Volume, and Maximizing FTP Plateau

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 the value of indoor riding vs outdoor riding in the context of mountain biking, what you should add to your weekly training when increasing overall volume, and how to maximize performance amidst an FTP plateau. 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 the topic of discussion in the email title 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   Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to cycling, including saddle sore treatments, the effectiveness of indoor versus outdoor training, and the importance of understanding Training Stress Score (TSS). They emphasize the need for preventative measures against saddle sores, the psychological aspects of training, and how to maximize training volume effectively. The conversation is filled with insights and practical advice for cyclists looking to improve their performance and well-being. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of endurance training, navigating plateaus in performance, and the critical role of durability in cycling. They emphasize that increasing training volume should focus on endurance rather than intensity, and that FTP is not the only metric to consider for performance improvement. The discussion also highlights the significance of nutrition in enhancing durability and overall performance.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback 03:02 Saddle Sores: Treatment and Prevention 05:45 Indoor vs Outdoor Training: Zone Two Insights 08:53 Understanding TSS: Trainer vs Trail Rides 11:59 The Psychological Aspect of Training 15:03 Maximizing Training Volume: Adding More Hours 18:04 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up 19:25 Building Endurance in Training 24:28 Navigating Training Plateaus 37:26 The Importance of Durability in Cycling