[SUNDAY] The riders who trained easier got faster

About this episode

This episode discusses a study on training methods that suggest easier training can lead to faster performance in cyclists.

Study referenced: Rønnestad, B.R., et al. (2025). Block training with moderate- or high-intensity intervals both improve endurance performance in well-trained cyclists. European Journal of Sport Science, 25(7), e70067. This week's video: Are You Too Slow for Aero? (What the Research Says) EIGHT Programme: semiprocycling.com/eight Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING.

People in this episode

Host: SEMIPRO CYCLING

Topics covered

• training methods
• endurance performance
• cycling research
• high-intensity intervals
• fitness

Keywords

• cycling
• training
• endurance
• high-intensity intervals
• fitness research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SEMIPRO CYCLING

Books & works: European Journal of Sport Science

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