When it comes to cycling training, the choice between indoor and outdoor is far from trivial. It’s not just about comfort, but about different physiological, technical, and psychological stimuli that can significantly influence overall performance.
Category: Cycling
Targeted training has become essential for progress on the bike. Power meters have revolutionized cycling training by allowing athletes to measure actual performance directly at the pedals, crank, or rear hub. These objective watt values are invaluable – for training planning, performance diagnostics… and for the athletes themselves. It’s time to unlock their full potential.
Good news for indoor training fans: you can now export your 2PEAK workouts directly to Zwift and complete them in the world’s most popular virtual training platform—for both cycling and running.
Bike positioning is more than just a matter of comfort. In triathlon, it affects not only your performance on the bike leg but also the quality of the transition to the run. Whether your goal is to improve aerodynamics, prevent injuries, or simply get the most out of each pedal stroke, it’s essential to understand the fundamental principles of on-bike positioning. In this article, we’ll go over the key elements of bike fitting — from cleats to saddle, including saddle height, setback, reach, and stack, with a specific focus on the unique demands of triathlon.
HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It is a training method that involves performing exercises at a very high intensity, alternating phases of intense effort with recovery periods. In HIIT, training takes place in the aerobic power zone, beyond the threshold but below the Maximum Aerobic Power (MAP), with the goal of completing a large number of repetitions.
If there’s one often overlooked but essential aspect of cycling, it’s tire pressure. A detail that can make the difference between a smooth ride and an uncomfortable or, worse, risky experience. But what should the ideal pressure be? The answer depends on several factors: the type of bike, the rider’s weight, the terrain, and even the weather conditions. Let’s explore how to find the right balance to get the most out of your tires.
Low-intensity training, also known as base endurance, deserves special attention. It is clear that achieving high performance in triathlon requires sessions at race pace or higher. However, it may seem paradoxical to train at a slow pace to improve competitive performance.
This article explores how these sessions, while less spectacular, lay the foundation for sustainable performance by optimizing athletic potential in the long run.
When weather conditions aren’t optimal for training, there’s no question of putting your sports equipment away: the kilometers you accumulate in winter will form the foundation of the pyramid for the upcoming season. The broader the base, the stronger the foundation. But how can you tackle cold and rain safely? In this article, we present the essential equipment and habits to adopt for continuing your outdoor training during winter.
Winter is the perfect time to build the foundation for your fitness and prepare to achieve your future goals successfully. If you love being on skis, surrounded by mountain nature, activities like cross-country skiing and ski mountaineering offer the ideal opportunity to train while having fun. These sports not only allow you to explore breathtaking landscapes but are also perfect for improving strength, endurance, and coordination.
Indoor training has become an essential part of the training routine for runners, cyclists, and triathletes. It’s more than just an emergency plan for bad weather: indoor training offers unique opportunities to work on your performance in a targeted way, independent of external conditions. However, many struggle to stay as motivated indoors as they do outdoors. In this article, you’ll learn why indoor training is so valuable and how to make it exciting and varied.