Pogačar Added Weight Before the Tour. Here’s Why It Worked with Dr. Sam Impey
About this episode
The episode discusses Tadej Pogačar's weight gain before the Tour de France and its impact on cycling performance with insights from Dr. Sam Impey.
Tadej Pogačar arrived at the Tour de France heavier than ever — and then dominated. So, is cycling’s obsession with being lighter finally changing? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sam Impey, leading sports nutritionist and part of the team behind Hexis, working with riders and teams at the highest level of professional cycling. We unpack why adding muscle could actually make a cyclist faster, how strength training affects power, durability and injury resistance, and the extra fueling required to support a bigger engine. Plus, Sam explains what amateur riders can learn from Pogačar’s approach — and whether gaining weight could actually improve your performance. Go follow Paul in Instagram at @pedalroundtheworld Ready to elevate your training like Paul? 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…
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