Mastering Cyclocross Training Plans with Coach Jim Lehman
Key topics in this episode: How is cyclocross periodization different from road/MTB/gravel?When should cyclocross racers do base, build, and preparation periods before cyclocross season?Do amateur and...
20 Sep 202336min
Creatine for Time-Crunched Cyclist Performance (Plus Cognition & Concussion Recovery)
Topics covered in this episode: What creatine is and what it does in the bodyHow much creatine athletes need and when to supplementWhat types of activity are enhanced by high levels of creatine in the...
13 Sep 202334min
Could Beta-Alanine Supplementation Improve Time-Crunched Cyclists' Performance?
Topics covered in this episode: What is Beta-Alanine?How beta-alanine improves athletic performance (with or without supplementation)The types of performances that may be improved by increasing the am...
6 Sep 202325min
Mastering Block Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Topics covered in this episode: What is Block Training?Block training vs. Polarized TrainingWhy focusing training stimulus on back-to-back days is effectiveBlock training for time-rich vs. time-crunch...
30 Aug 202315min
Heart Rate Variability: Best Practices for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Topics covered in this episode: What is heart rate variability?What's the most accurate and seamless way to measure HRV?When should you measure HRV, overnight vs. morning?What decisions can you or sh...
23 Aug 202337min
Practical Tips for Managing Motivation as a Time-Crunched Cyclist
Topics covered in this episode: How motivation changes through the training yearSelf determination theory: Autonomy, competence, connectedness Managing Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations"Motivation F...
16 Aug 202345min
Motivation: How to Build, Sustain, and Restore Motivation for Cycling Training
Topics covered in this episode: Where does motivation come fromSelf determination theorySpectrum of motivation (amotivation, extrinsic, intrinsic)Harmonious passion and obsessive passionIntro to Motiv...
9 Aug 202322min
The Impact of Sprints on Effectiveness of Zone 2 Aerobic Endurance Rides
Are you ruining your endurance ride by incorporating sprints into your zone 2 training? In this episode of the Time Crunched Cyclist Podcast, Coach Adam explores the science behind aerobic capacity, m...
3 Aug 202315min
