Strength Training

[WindWarrior]

Riding in the morning, lifting in the evening. About 3 years ago Coach Chad discussed the results from a study on reducing interference of adaptations.

The conclusion from the study posted here:

Coach Chad's Strength Training Recommendations For Cyclists

In my opinion, the key podcast takeaway was this study: which concludes with: Any high-intensity endurance training sessions should be performed early in the day. Then, a period of recovery of at least 3 h should be given, so that AMPK and SIRT1 activity can return to baseline levels, before resistance exercise is performed. This suggestion is based on the fact that AMPK activity increases rapidly and then returns to baseline levels within the first 3 h after high-intensity exercise [63], …