Amber, Ivy, and Nate join Coach Jonathan for a discussion on what coaches mean when they say “consistency”, why it matters, and how to prioritize it, how to break away from a strong field, why cyclists have tight hips and what to do about it and much more. Tune in now for Episode 362 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(02:23) What is training consistency and why is it so important?

(23:13) How to break away in strong fields

(50:19) Why power is key for calorie measurement

(59:25) Mood and training periodization

(01:05:25) Why training harder isn’t always the answer

(01:16:09) Why cyclists have tight hips and what they can do to fix it

(01:23:21) How to maintain fitness through the summer

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Why Consistency Matters, Breakaway Tips, Tight Hips, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 362