FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast Training Year-Round without Burning Out: using our 365 ATP
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Jul 8, 2025 Discover how to stop plateauing and start progressing with a year-round training plan designed for cyclists. Learn the key phases of a structured program, including breaks, foundational work, and race prep. Coach Frank emphasizes the importance of adaptability to prevent burnout while staying on track with your fitness goals. Plus, get tips on how to adjust your training schedule when life throws you curveballs. This insightful discussion offers practical advice to maximize your cycling performance without the risk of exhaustion.
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Year-Round Structured Training Plan
- Follow a year-round structured training plan with purposeful phases to avoid plateauing.
- Include a post-season break, fall foundation, weightlifting, base training, intervals, and race prep phases.
Proper Post-Season Recovery
- Take a proper two-week post-season break with no cycling for deep recovery.
- Use the fall foundation phase to ease back, doing consistent rides and some cross training without FTP tests.
Weightlifting Builds Power and Endurance
- Commit to 10 weeks of cycling-specific weightlifting to build muscle for power and fatigue resistance.
- Progress through adaptation, hypertrophy, strength, and power phases for best results.