Tour de France at 58 Years Old, Pro Cycling Nutrition, Pyramidal Training – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 464
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Optimizing Performance Through Nutrition in Cycling
This chapter explores the correlation between energy intake and training response in cyclists, emphasizing the need to listen to hunger cues for optimal performance. It discusses body composition changes, calorie deficits, and the impact on power-to-weight ratio, highlighting the importance of adequate nutrition for performance improvement. The conversation also addresses the pitfalls of intentionally eating less versus fueling appropriately when increasing training volume, debunking myths around weight loss and muscle gain simultaneously.
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