Why Shorter Rest Periods Lead to Bigger Gains (#300)
About this episode
Coach Adam Pulford discusses how shorter rest periods can lead to greater gains in cycling performance.
Most cyclists think they need more volume or more power to improve. Coach Adam Pulford explains why that’s not always the case and how training density (doing the same work with less recovery) is one of the most effective ways to build durability, increase repeatability, and break through performance plateaus. Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise ...
People in this episode
Host: Adam Pulford
Topics covered
- training density
- cycling performance
- rest periods
- durability
- repeatability
Keywords
- cycling
- training
- performance plateaus
- exercise
- recovery
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Organizations: CTS
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