Training in the Heat, Fat Burning, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 373
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Does spending time outside in the heat cause heat adaptation, what can you do to lower RPE in the heat, and does training in the heat cause swelling? We’ll cover this as well as a discussion on fat burning for endurance athletes, the aerodynamic implications of out-of-the-saddle pedaling, and much more in Episode 373 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(15:57) Why does standing require more power?

(41:19) Should ultra-endurance athletes eat less carbs?

(01:02:12) Should every training session make you faster?

(01:31:04) Does working outside in hot conditions cause heat adaptation?

How to lower RPE in the heat

(01:50:01) Does training in the heat cause swelling?

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