Is The 80/20 Training Rule Is Wrong for Most Amateur Cyclists
About this episode
This episode discusses the effectiveness of the 80/20 training rule for amateur cyclists and offers practical training advice for those with limited time.
Most amateur cyclists are told to follow the 80/20 rule—but does that advice still work when you only have six to eight hours a week to train? In this episode, we dig into the research behind polarized training, Zone 2, intensity, and durability to find out what time-crunched cyclists should actually be doing. We explore why the training habits of elite endurance athletes may not translate to recreational riders, where harder sessions can deliver greater returns, and why long easy rides still matter. Plus, five practical changes you can make to structure your training around your goals, available time, and recovery. Ready to write your next cycling chapter? We’ve opened applications for our “Not Done Yet” coaching program. Www.roadmancycling.com/apply We combine training, nutrition, strength & recovery protocols One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual…
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