EPISODE · Mar 29, 2023 · 19 MIN
Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A: How to Adapt Training for 65+ Grand Masters Cyclists
from The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS · host CTS
Key topics in this episode:Question #1: What training metrics should change for 65+ year old Grand Masters cyclists?Should aging athletes calculate training intensities differently?How to change training density and work:rest ratios for aging athleteHow athlete phenotype changes training prescriptionTime-crunched vs. time-rich athletes after retirementMaintaining VO2 max for experienced athletes, building VO2 max for novicesQuestion #2: I need a recovery plan. What do I do?Start with sleepSeparate hard from easyListen to Episode #131 and Episode #3ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTLinksTraining Zones/Advice for Aging Athlete:Joe Friel: https://joefrieltraining.com/fast-after-60-70-part-8/Joe’s 5-2: https://joefrieltraining.com/fast-after60-70-part-6/The Aging Neuromuscular System and Motor Performance:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27516536/HostAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.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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Key topics in this episode: Question #1: What training metrics should change for 65+ year old Grand Masters cyclists? Should aging athletes calculate training intensities differently?How to change training density and work:rest ratios for aging athleteHow athlete phenotype changes training prescriptionTime-crunched vs. time-rich athletes after retirementMaintaining VO2 max for experienced athletes, building VO2 max for novicesQuestion #2: I need a recovery plan. What do I do? Start with slee...
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