Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT LOSING POWER: HOW TO CUT BODY FAT AND RAISE FTP | Ask a Cycling Coach 558
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Nov 6, 2025 Discover how to shed weight without sacrificing your functional threshold power. Learn about the VOâ slow component and its implications for endurance training. Get expert advice on heat management for your bike setup, and tips for structuring off-season training for older cyclists. Explore integrating strength training without hindering cycling performance, and see how to prepare for iconic events like the Cape Epic. This episode is packed with strategies to train smarter and get the most out of your rides!
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Raise Power To Lose Fat
- Raising FTP increases the body's metabolic demand and makes losing fat easier than dieting alone.
- Jonathan Lee recommends prioritize raising power and adding lean mass rather than intentional calorie deficits.
Prioritize FTP And Strength
- Use TrainerRoad goal plans to prioritize increasing FTP and strength when trying to change body composition.
- Fuel hard workouts adequately and avoid large calorie deficits that impair training quality.
Aerobic Capacity Limits Explosive Recovery
- Poor recovery from explosive efforts often reflects a relative deficit in aerobic capacity, not lack of sprint power.
- Smooth pacing and more time at threshold/sweet-spot will improve recovery between efforts on climbs.