It is obvious that it is no longer in the very last days before a race that one should "train" to improve one's physical condition. However,
Tag: recovery
How to structure an effective recovery week
The principle of placing a so-called recovery week in the middle of a training plan to regain physical and mental freshness and well
How hard should you ride to make progress?
Always training at or near the maximum intensity of your abilities is a very bad calculation for progress, even if it comes from a desire
Micro-nap: sleep less, pedal better
In the world of sports performance, every detail counts. During the last Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin completed one of the most
Taping: these fluorescent strips that intrigue… and support cyclists
You have probably already noticed these colored stripes – sometimes fluorescent – stuck on the skin of athletes. But have you ever wondered
Why do we regress in training and progress at rest?
For any athlete, and especially cycling enthusiasts, there is a well-known phenomenon: sometimes, even when training intensively, performance stagdon't,
Putting your running shoes back on during the cycling break: how to manage the transition
The end-of-season cycling break, often in October or November, is a crucial period for recovery, but it also offers a
The interest of working on your PMA
Endurance, strength and velocity are often cited as the foundations of cycling training. It is true that they are
Test Integral-EMS shorts: a revolution in cycling training?
The Short Integral-EMS is a portable electrostimulation muscle (EMS) device. Let's see together if the promises of training sessions equivalent to several hours of sport
The size of Tadej Pogacar's cranks: innovation or madness?
In the world of professional cycling, every detail counts. From the shape of the frame to the components of the wheels, each element is meticulously studied to