Burning Fat, Testosterone, Coach Chad's Booklist and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 167

Every cyclist wants to burn fat, but it's more complicated than low intensity riding. Join us live for deep dives on fat burning, testosterone in cycling, and Chad's favorite books in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

How to burn fat with cycling
What is “spot-burning” for fat?
What is the difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat
Why food matters more than training for fat burning
What role intensity plays in losing weight
How insulin and sugar affect fat loss
Why athletes have a surprisingly complex time with weight control
Testosterone and cyclists
Is hormone replacement therapy banned for cyclists?
Why taking testosterone is cheating
Natural ways to increase testosterone production
What effect sleep has on testosterone
Should cyclists always avoid weight gain?
How cyclists can ad weight that helps make them faster
Why cyclists should strength train
Why sugary drinks can be bad for cyclists
The difference between hydration during a race and recovery
What is osmolality and why you should keep track of it
Which nutrition products optimize hydration
How mountain bikers can improve their pacing
Why mountain bike races start so hard
How to train your body to start races hard
Coach Chad's favorite books
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