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Show hosts, Adam Saban and Andrew Giniat, are endurance coaches with Ignition Coach Co who share a passion for expanding their knowledge of endurance training. They are also elite cyclists across various disciplines and often lean on their experiences competing at the highest level to provide unique perspective into the world of bike racing. Tune in each week to find out how you can find that extra match for your next race.
Episode 146 - Travel Tips, The (debatable) Importance of Tracking CTL, and RLT
The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast
47 minutes 13 seconds
4 months ago
Episode 146 - Travel Tips, The (debatable) Importance of Tracking CTL, and RLT
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 we’re talking about tips for keeping your legs fresh while traveling, whether or not we keep a close eye on CTL, and red light therapy.
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Summary
In this conversation, the hosts discuss various travel tips for athletes, focusing on how to maintain performance during long drives. They emphasize the importance of breaking up travel time, staying hydrated, and managing workouts before travel. The discussion then shifts to the concept of Chronic Training Load (CTL) and its relevance in training, highlighting that CTL is not the sole indicator of fitness. Finally, they explore innovative recovery techniques such as red light therapy and grounding, weighing their potential benefits against traditional recovery methods.
Chapters
00:00 Travel Tips for Athletes
15:34 Understanding CTL in Training
32:35 Exploring Recovery Techniques
32:53 Grounding and Sleep Quality
35:02 Skepticism and Personal Experiences
37:51 Red Light Therapy: Myths and Realities
42:38 Inflammation and Recovery
47:25 Hydrogen Tablets and Antioxidants
The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast
Show hosts, Adam Saban and Andrew Giniat, are endurance coaches with Ignition Coach Co who share a passion for expanding their knowledge of endurance training. They are also elite cyclists across various disciplines and often lean on their experiences competing at the highest level to provide unique perspective into the world of bike racing. Tune in each week to find out how you can find that extra match for your next race.
