Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad WHY YOU GET SLOWER WITH AGE AND HOW TO REVERSE IT | Ask a Cycling Coach 527
Apr 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Pete Morris, a former professional cyclist and owner of Free Lap Collective in Reno, shares insights on aging and athletic performance. He reveals strategies to counteract the decline in fitness as we age, emphasizing recovery and nutrition. The conversation also touches on the evolution of competitive cycling, including the rise of new stars and team dynamics in races. Listeners can expect amusing anecdotes about cycling events and practical training advice to help maintain peak performance.
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Optimize Training Consistency
- Consistently follow your training plan and track your workout intensity honestly for best results.
- Apply the "check volume" feature to gradually extend endurance rides and break training plateaus.
How Age Affects Endurance
- Endurance performance declines curvilinearly with age, with peak maintained until about 35 years.
- VO2 max, heart rate max, mitochondrial function, and muscle mass all decrease progressively.
Stronger Stimuli Needed with Age
- Training response diminishes with age, requiring stronger stimulus signals like strength training.
- Strength training offers compounding benefits for training efficacy and overall health.