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The HC Bike Tours/Tailwind Coaching 2019 Mallorca Training Camp is LIVE!

 

Have you ever wanted to head to a training camp in Mallorca like the Pros?

Have you ever wanted to be treated like a professional cyclist?  Do you want to spend a week in an island paradise filled with mountain climbs, beaches, quaint coffee shops, and cyclists?  Are you in the mood to train like a professional cyclist and get a huge jump on your spring fitness?

The HC Bike Tours/Tailwind Coaching 2019 Mallorca Training Camp is the answer to all those questions!

You'll spend a full week on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca in 5-star accommodations.  Each day, you'll have the option of several different training rides and routes, each with specific skills and drills built in.  You'll learn how to train like a pro with Coach Rob Manning and come out of the week with not only huge fitness gains but a new appreciation for how to tune up your own training.

Check it out on the training camp's page for more information or head on over to HC Bike Tour's homepage to book now!  Space is VERY limited, so don't delay!

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Making The Most Of Your Indoor Cycling Training

Whether it's escaping the weather as winter sets in or grabbing a quick hour workout, the indoor trainer is a valuable tool in any cyclist's arsenal.  It can be mind-numbingly boring though.  That doesn't mean that it can't be one of the most valuable training modalities available to you.

In this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, I'll show you why the trainer is such a valuable tool.  I'll also give you a few of my favorite workouts and interval progressions.  These won't just get you fit: they'll keep you motivated to get on the trainer again and build even more fitness.  And the variety they offer will help you round out your fitness and get you strong and confident when you get back out on the road.

So click through the jump and learn how you can get the most out of your indoor cycling training.

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The Gravel Guru: Top Training Tips For Your Next Gravel Grinder

Gravel grinders have become one of the most popular types of cycling events out there.  From events like Dirty Kanza and Battenkill to the myriad of smaller gravel grinders that happen on a weekly basis, people are learning that it's fun to turn down the road less traveled.

Whether you're riding a dedicated gravel bike or a regular road bike, there are plenty of things you can do to increase your enjoyment of a gravel grinder.  In this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, I'll get into the basics of a solid gravel grinder training program.  So click on through the jump and learn what you can do to handle the gravel a little better next time you want to get dirty.

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How Much High Intensity Interval Training Is Too Much?

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT or HIT) is a great way to get fit fast.  It's one of the go-to training tools when you need to build a bunch of fitness fast.  But like anything else in training or in life, there's something called “too much of a good thing.”

While it's very effective at raising your fitness, there's still a cost to high intensity training.  Between the high metabolic cost and the potential for a lot of repeatability, you can get into trouble fast.  Recently, I've gotten a ton of questions about how much is too much.  So it's time to delve into high intensity training again and figure out what you can and can't get away with.

Before we get started: take a look at my “HIIT The Science” podcast for some in-depth information about high intensity interval training pros and cons.  It's a great primer for this podcast and it'll give you a good idea of what high intensity interval training is all about.

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Functional Threshold Power Training Intervals

Functional threshold power intervals are the staple of any build program.  While VO2 max is the genetic parameter that determines your body's upper limit of aerobic fitness, functional threshold is the parameter that determines how much (or what percentage) you can use.

How do you build Functional Threshold Power?

Functional Threshold Power really is what most people try to improve in a training program.  While efficiency plays a role and VO2 max capacity is important, FTP is the big comparison number.  Well, W/Kg really is the king, but FTP is the most well known and compared in amateur circles.

That said, how do we go about improving FTP?  Well, you have to have the VO2 max ceiling first.  Once you have that, the goal is to force your body to work right at or just above FTP to create endurance adaptations.  You can do that in a number of different ways, each with their own outcomes.

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