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Episode 99 - Heat Training, The Drink Mix vs Gel Debate, and Zwift vs TrainingPeaks
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Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode Dylan and I are answering questions on heat adaptations, fueling with drink mix vs gels, and whether or not to use Zwift or other platforms as a replacement for TrainingPeaks for plan building and workout analysis.
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. Alight let’s get into it!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies
Summary
In this conversation, Adam and Dylan discuss various topics related to training and nutrition for cycling. They address the question of whether to prioritize heat adaptation during training or focus on maximum power output. They also discuss the use of flavorless gels for fueling during races and the importance of experimenting with nutrition in training. Additionally, they touch on the use of Zwift as a training platform and recommend TrainingPeaks for its superior analysis and planning capabilities.
Keywords
cycling, training, heat adaptation, power output, nutrition, fueling, gels, flavorless gels, race day nutrition, drink mix, TrainingPeaks, Zwift
Takeaways
- Heat adaptation during training can be beneficial for performance in hot race conditions.
- Experimenting with nutrition in training is crucial to finding what works best for individual needs.
- Flavorless gels can be easier to stomach during long races and can prevent flavor fatigue.
- Using a combination of gels and drink mix for fueling during races can provide both hydration and carbohydrates.
- TrainingPeaks is recommended as a superior platform for training analysis and planning compared to Zwift.
Titles
- Finding the Right Fueling Strategy for Long Races
- Balancing Heat Adaptation and Power Output in Training
Sound Bites
- "Should you stick to zone two power or zone two heart rate?"
- "What brand of flavorless gels would you all recommend?"
- "Can Zwift be a substitute for TrainingPeaks?"
Chapters
00:00 Balancing Heat Adaptation and Power Output
08:16 The Benefits of Flavorless Gels
17:01 TrainingPeaks vs Zwift
113 episoder
Manage episode 424432544 series 3419675
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode Dylan and I are answering questions on heat adaptations, fueling with drink mix vs gels, and whether or not to use Zwift or other platforms as a replacement for TrainingPeaks for plan building and workout analysis.
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Head over to flowformulas.com today to check out their full suite of endurance nutrition offerings and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
As always, if you like what you hear please share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. Alight let’s get into it!
For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvEDN2A2ZjhNHb6uxh84PQ https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com
Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/
The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies
Summary
In this conversation, Adam and Dylan discuss various topics related to training and nutrition for cycling. They address the question of whether to prioritize heat adaptation during training or focus on maximum power output. They also discuss the use of flavorless gels for fueling during races and the importance of experimenting with nutrition in training. Additionally, they touch on the use of Zwift as a training platform and recommend TrainingPeaks for its superior analysis and planning capabilities.
Keywords
cycling, training, heat adaptation, power output, nutrition, fueling, gels, flavorless gels, race day nutrition, drink mix, TrainingPeaks, Zwift
Takeaways
- Heat adaptation during training can be beneficial for performance in hot race conditions.
- Experimenting with nutrition in training is crucial to finding what works best for individual needs.
- Flavorless gels can be easier to stomach during long races and can prevent flavor fatigue.
- Using a combination of gels and drink mix for fueling during races can provide both hydration and carbohydrates.
- TrainingPeaks is recommended as a superior platform for training analysis and planning compared to Zwift.
Titles
- Finding the Right Fueling Strategy for Long Races
- Balancing Heat Adaptation and Power Output in Training
Sound Bites
- "Should you stick to zone two power or zone two heart rate?"
- "What brand of flavorless gels would you all recommend?"
- "Can Zwift be a substitute for TrainingPeaks?"
Chapters
00:00 Balancing Heat Adaptation and Power Output
08:16 The Benefits of Flavorless Gels
17:01 TrainingPeaks vs Zwift
113 episoder
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