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Episode 184: Best Workouts to Improve Pedal Stroke
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Topics in This Episode:
- Recap of "Science of a Great Pedal Stroke" podcast (Episode 183)
- Why cyclists should train the full range of cadences
- "Normal" cadence ranges for different types of cycling
- How to train different cadences (low, high, high + high power)
- Fast Pedal workout (high cadence, low power)
- Muscle Tension workout (low cadence, high torque)
- Power Intervals (high cadence, high power)
- Sprinting!
Resources:
- Youtube video of this episode
- Youtube video of episode 183 (includes visuals described in audio version)
- Articles:
- Research:
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Guest: Charlie Livermore
Charlie Livermore first worked in Pro Cycling in 1989 with the Wheaties-Schwinn Cycling Team. Then he worked with Chris Carmichael at USA Cycling before spending three years with the Coors Lite Cycling Team, and finally seven years at the helm of the Volvo/Cannondale Pro MTB Team. In 2004, Charlie founded and operated a cycling performance center in Northern California. In 2006 he co-founded Continuum Sports, the management company of the BMC Pro Cycling Team. He joined CTS as a coach in 2011.
Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 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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Chapters
1. Episode 184: Best Workouts to Improve Pedal Stroke (00:00:00)
2. Training Different Cadences for Cycling (00:00:07)
3. Cadence Training Strategies for Cyclists (00:14:46)
4. Maximize Performance With High Cadence (00:27:43)
5. Cycling Cadence and Common Mistakes (00:33:39)
6. Cadence and Pedaling Technique Discussion (00:37:58)
209 episodes
Manage episode 402138619 series 2617226
Topics in This Episode:
- Recap of "Science of a Great Pedal Stroke" podcast (Episode 183)
- Why cyclists should train the full range of cadences
- "Normal" cadence ranges for different types of cycling
- How to train different cadences (low, high, high + high power)
- Fast Pedal workout (high cadence, low power)
- Muscle Tension workout (low cadence, high torque)
- Power Intervals (high cadence, high power)
- Sprinting!
Resources:
- Youtube video of this episode
- Youtube video of episode 183 (includes visuals described in audio version)
- Articles:
- Research:
ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST
Guest: Charlie Livermore
Charlie Livermore first worked in Pro Cycling in 1989 with the Wheaties-Schwinn Cycling Team. Then he worked with Chris Carmichael at USA Cycling before spending three years with the Coors Lite Cycling Team, and finally seven years at the helm of the Volvo/Cannondale Pro MTB Team. In 2004, Charlie founded and operated a cycling performance center in Northern California. In 2006 he co-founded Continuum Sports, the management company of the BMC Pro Cycling Team. He joined CTS as a coach in 2011.
Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 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.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform
GET FREE TRAINING CONTENT
Join our weekly newsletter
CONNECT WITH CTS
Website: trainright.com
Instagram: @cts_trainright
Twitter: @trainright
Facebook: @CTSAthlete
Chapters
1. Episode 184: Best Workouts to Improve Pedal Stroke (00:00:00)
2. Training Different Cadences for Cycling (00:00:07)
3. Cadence Training Strategies for Cyclists (00:14:46)
4. Maximize Performance With High Cadence (00:27:43)
5. Cycling Cadence and Common Mistakes (00:33:39)
6. Cadence and Pedaling Technique Discussion (00:37:58)
209 episodes
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