EPISODE · Nov 15, 2023 · 30 MIN
Leveraging Lab and Field Testing to Create a Bigger Aerobic Engine
from The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS · host CTS
Topics Covered In This Episode:To build base properly, you must ride aerobically (zone 2 & below)You can only build so much base, then you have to move on in tuning your engine (move beyond zone 2, or from foundation to main floor)Your best engine, or house that you build, will be a combination of the intelligent work you do on the bike combined with how much time you actually have to put into it. Volume works.Your Ford Focus is fine! This means if you have the budget (available time) to afford a Ford Focus (limited training time) rather than a Porsche (unlimited training time), optimize to get everything you can out of the Ford.Guest:Renee Eastman is a CTS Premier Level Coach and has been coaching with the company for more than 20 years. She has a master's degree in exercise science, has worked for USA Cycling, and is a 6-time Masters National Champion.Show Links:Renee Eastman bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/renee-eastman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.eastman/?hl=enWhat is Lactate Threshold: https://trainright.com/lactate-threshold-and-how-do-cyclists-train-it/Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete
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Topics Covered In This Episode: To build base properly, you must ride aerobically (zone 2 & below)You can only build so much base, then you have to move on in tuning your engine (move beyond zone 2, or from foundation to main floor)Your best engine, or house that you build, will be a combination of the intelligent work you do on the bike combined with how much time you actually have to put into it. Volume works.Your Ford Focus is fine! This means if you have the budget (available time) ...
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