Cycling Endurance Training offers a comprehensive guide to optimizing your cycling performance through a deep dive into the physiological adaptations that drive endurance. It focuses on actionable strategies to improve cardiovascular endurance, lower body strength, and aerobic capacity, regardless of your current fitness level. This book uniquely emphasizes understanding the science behind cycling, revealing how key metrics like VO2 max and lactate threshold directly impact your ability to push harder and longer.
The book is structured around three core areas: cardiovascular physiology, muscular adaptation, and energy system optimization. You'll discover how your heart and lungs adapt to training, how your muscles become more efficient, and how your body optimally uses fuel. It progresses from foundational exercise physiology to practical training plans, periodization strategies, and nutrition guidelines, ensuring a holistic approach to enhancing cycling endurance.
It's not just about logging miles; it's about understanding why certain training methods work and how to tailor them to your individual needs. The book's strength lies in its ability to translate complex sports science into accessible advice, supported by research, expert insights, and real-world examples. By understanding how your body responds to the demands of cycling, and that lower body strength is key, you can design smarter training plans, manage fatigue, and optimize your fueling strategies, ultimately leading to significant improvements in your cycling performance.
