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Watts Doc #27: Training Repeated Sprint Ability

11/25/2020

Empirical Cycling Podcast · Watts Doc #27: Training Repeated Sprint Ability

This episode compares several types of steady state endurance training to the ability to perform repeated efforts above threshold and sprints. It outlines some of the science behind the different adaptations, training strategies to improve your ability, and suggested methods to track this specific type of fitness.

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https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/youre-training-too-hard-for-criteriums-heres-why/

Example EF and HR decoupling chart over a full build cycle.

Example of repeated sprint workout.

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Watts Doc #4: How High Intensity Interval Training Makes You Faster

4/8/2019

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What do high intensity intervals, the original Tabata protocol, and a calcium leak have in common? Kolie and Kyle take a look at three scientific papers, what they might mean for you, and how to apply the conclusions to your training.

Show Notes
1996 Tabata study. Full text available. Effects of moderate-intensity endurance and high-intensity intermittent training on anaerobic capacity and VO(2max)

2015 Ryanodine receptor study, full text. Ryanodine receptor fragmentation and sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ leak after one session of high-intensity interval exercise

3x20 FTP vs HIT study on gene expression. Mitochondrial gene expression in elite cyclists: effects of high-intensity interval exercise

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Watts Doc #2: Why You're Training Too Hard For Criteriums

4/1/2019

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Bad news, everyone. You're training too hard for crits. Kolie and Kyle uncover the physiology of what makes someone successful at criteriums, cyclocross, and other types of repeated sprint performances. It's probably not what you think.

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Watts Doc #27: Training Repeated Sprint Ability

Watts Doc #4: How High Intensity Interval Training Makes You Faster

Watts Doc #2: Why You're Training Too Hard For Criteriums

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