Empirical Cycling Podcast Ten Minute Tips #66: The Best (And Worst) Training Habits
Oct 29, 2025
Dive into impactful training habits that can elevate cycling performance! Coaches discuss the balance of consistency and avoiding overtraining. Learn to prepare mentally for each workout and establish repeatable warm-up rituals for race day. Emphasize realistic nutrition strategies and manage health consciousness without going overboard. Enjoy your training while still focusing on long-term progress. Plus, tips on listening to your body for optimal performance and rest!
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Set A Consistent Training Routine
- Establish a routine for training times to lower mental friction and reduce procrastination.
- Routine makes workouts automatic so you use less motivation to get consistent.
Consistency Can Become Counterproductive
- Consistency underlies progress but can be overdone into chronic hard training and insufficient rest.
- Know where to draw the line and keep planned rest and season breaks.
Big Breakthroughs Are Rare
- Expecting dramatic gains from small changes is unrealistic and fuels disappointment.
- Most performance gains are small and accumulate over long training histories.