With the onset of cold and damp weather many cyclists abandon outdoor riding in favor of sitting on the sofa. \u00a0Granted, with the NFL season half way done and the drama heating up like an episode of “The League”, it may sound really fun to just kick your heels back for a few months and give in to holiday laziness. \u00a0But should you really just back completely off activity for a few months to recover? \u00a0Should you spend it doing nothing but 12 ounce curls (I.E. drinking copious amounts of beer?) \u00a0Should you throttle your activity back so much that you put on 10 pounds of insulation? \u00a0Well, I'm going to say, unequivocally…<\/p>\n

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$\"Joe$ @ 9:24 – Discussion about Friel's triad or pyramid, and how it should be rotated. \u00a0Discussion of aerobic endurance, muscular force and how these, along with muscular endurance, should be the base of your training. \u00a0I go over a few examples of how to build fitness in all three areas and why they're so important.<\/p>\n

@34:16 – I cover speed\/neuromuscular efficiency and how it relates to the rest of the pyramid. \u00a0I discuss how to build anaerobic endurance and sprint power properly with examples of workouts for each. \u00a0Recovery is touched upon near the end of the segment.<\/p>\n

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The “Not So Off Season” Podcast (number 27)<\/a><\/p>\n

Discussion of the multiple pathways that our body builds fitness: Strength Training for Cyclists – Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

A little more information on energy systems: TCA cycle, Electron Transport, etc.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Now that we're\u00a0winding down the season, you might want to think about planning your next season<\/a> and squaring away your training! \u00a0Check out my\u00a0 modular training plans in my online store<\/a>\u00a0and think about building your offseason strength<\/a> with some weight workouts<\/a>. \u00a0As always, don't forget to save 10% with the coupon code\u00a0in this week's podcast.

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