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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Q&A: Max Heart Rate for Older Athletes & Heat Acclimation Questions

Jul 5, 2023
14:01

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Defining "quality" in training (Hint: quality training can happen at any intensity)
  • Can you sit in a hot car instead of a sauna for heat training? (Hint: Please don't)
  • Alternative and safe heat acclimation protocols 
  • Why heart rate is not effective for measuring intensity for short efforts
  • Performance markers to use during short (<60 seconds) hard efforts
  • Why Maximum Heart Rate changes with age

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Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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