About this episode

Adam Pulford introduces a coaching framework for increasing cycling FTP beyond just intervals.

Want to increase your FTP? Many cyclists assume the answer is simple: do more FTP intervals. While that can help, it's only one piece of the puzzle. In this video, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a simple coaching framework, Push vs. Pull, to explain how FTP is really built. You'll learn why aerobic training lays the foundation, how VO₂ max work raises your ceiling, and how to combine both throughout the season for your strongest FTP yet. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach ...

People in this episode

Host: Adam Pulford

Topics covered

• cycling
• FTP
• training
• aerobic training
• VO₂ max
• coaching framework

Keywords

• FTP
• cycling training
• aerobic training
• VO₂ max
• Push vs. Pull
• cycling coach

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Organizations: CTS

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