Warmup Science, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Recovery Drinks & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 135

What happens to your body during a warmup, the do's and don'ts of pre-workout nutrition, why you may reconsider your next recovery drink & more in this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• (04:45) TrainerRoad CX Nationals Athlete Panel Event
• We're hiring three software engineers! ( www.TrainerRoad.com/jobs)
• (6:20) Why you should sync Strava and Garmin Connect to TrainerRoad
• (9:05) The science behind warmups
• What actually happens during a warmup?
• How to know when you should warm up
• (16:35) What type of warmup is best for your next race
• (24:30) Should you train while you are sick?
• (25:50) How to come back to training after illness
• (30:25) Do smart trainers and power meters measure power differently?
• (34:55) Can upper body mass make you a faster cyclist?
• (45:10) How to time your strength training
• (46:40) Is heat training discipline specific?
• (48:50) Pre-workout nutrition to fuel your workouts
• (57:35) What you should think of before taking in a recovery drink
• (1:05:00) How to become a better climber

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