Tag: Lactate Clearance

The Sweet Spot Demystified: The Science Behind Your Most Effective Training Zone

by Bryan Coward, posted in Training Tips, Workouts

Sweet spot training is an often-overlooked cycling zone that lies between endurance and high-intensity efforts, occurring at 88-94% of Functional Threshold Power (FTP). It offers maximal training benefits with less fatigue, promoting crucial physiological adaptations. Implementing this strategy, such as long intervals, builds endurance and enhances overall cycling performance sustainably.

Endurance Explained: The Science of “Active Recovery” – What’s Really Happening, and When Is It Counterproductive?

by Bryan Coward, posted in Training Tips

Active recovery refers to low-intensity exercise performed after strenuous workouts or on recovery days, aiding physiological recovery by enhancing blood flow, accelerating waste removal, and delivering nutrients to muscles. While beneficial for alleviating soreness and promoting readiness, it must be kept truly low-intensity to avoid added fatigue and overtraining risks.