Stop Fearing The Recovery Week

About this episode

In this episode, Adam Pulford discusses the importance of recovery in training and how to effectively structure recovery blocks for athletes.

Recovery isn't the break between training. Recovery IS training. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains how he structures recovery blocks with everyone from beginners to elite athletes. Learn why recovery doesn't always need to last a full week, how to know when you've earned one, and why the athletes who recover best often perform best. If recovery weeks make you anxious, this episode is for you! HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds...

People in this episode

Host: Adam Pulford

Topics covered

• recovery
• training
• athlete performance
• cycling
• fitness

Keywords

• recovery week
• training blocks
• athlete performance
• cycling coach
• fitness

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