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Season 6 Episode 315
With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere.
But what actually increases VO2 max?
In this episode, C…
2 months, 1 week ago
Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL
Season 6 Episode 314
Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story.
In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
A Scalable Carb Fueling Plan Based On Effort
Season 6 Episode 313
Fueling advice has never been more confusing. One expert recommends fasted rides, another says 120 grams of carbs per hour, and every nutrition brand…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
A Simple Framework For Raising Cycling FTP
Season 6 Episode 312
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…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Everything Cyclists Get Wrong About Normalized Power
Season 6 Episode 311
If you've ever wondered what Normalized Power is actually telling you, this episode is for you!
Normalized Power has become one of the most common met…
3 months ago
The Masters Athlete Playbook
Season 6 Episode 310
Do masters athletes really need more recovery, or are they simply balancing more life stress and responsibilities?
In this episode, CTS Head Cycling C…
3 months, 1 week ago
Can AI Actually Make You Faster?
Season 6 Episode 309
AI is rapidly changing nearly every industry, and endurance coaching is no exception.
In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explores wh…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Active vs Passive Heat Training: Which Works Better?
Season 6 Episode 308
Heat adaptation can improve performance, comfort, and recovery in hot conditions. But many athletes make the mistake of treating heat training as fre…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Climb Faster Without Increasing FTP
Season 6 Episode 307
Climbing faster isn’t always about increasing FTP or producing bigger power numbers. In this episode, CTS Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the pacing s…
4 months ago
Why Data Alone Won’t Make You Faster
Season 6 Episode 306
Endurance athletes have access to more data than ever before, but data alone doesn’t guarantee better decisions. In this episode, CTS Coach Adam Pulf…
4 months, 1 week ago