Hello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. I’m Dr Phil Price and on today’s episode we have Professor Louis Passfield, sports scientist and physiologist from the University of Calgary.
Cycling, despite being a huge sport in itself, has gained popularity within the hybrid training community. Many are choosing cycling as the endurance sport they want to develop in while aiming to increase strength simultaneously. So, what are the determinants of cycling performance? Well, in this episode Professor Passfield and I discuss the use of different metrics, such as heart rate and power, for tracking cycling performance, what is cycling efficiency, and tips on how to improve your cycling performance.
In this episode, we discuss:
1:05 - Introduction
7:12 - The Physiological determinants of elite cyclists
9:05 - The role of genetics on the ceiling of cycling performance
14:05 - What determines efficiency on a bike
17:57 - Training zones for cycling training
22:26 - Why use power as a metric for progression
32:35 - The differences between cycling indoors and outdoors
37:34 - What are power metres?
40:04 - Training to improve maintaining higher power outputs
44:24 - Training for long distance cycling events
51:52 - Where to find Prof Passfield on social media
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