Cold temperatures not only affect comfort during your rides and races, but they also impact performance. The impacts effect everything from metabolism to fueling, from muscle function to respiration.
To learn about YOUR physiology, talk with our coaches.
For this week’s potluck we discuss a host of questions, from getting sick during a target race, training in cold weather, and approaching the off season.
Exercising in cold weather has a significant impact on our physiology—from breathing to metabolism to performance. In this Pathway, you’ll learn about the physiological and psychological effects of cold from renowned environmental physiologist Dr. Stephen Cheung and many other experts.
Our Canadian CEO and cycling coach Trevor Connor offers his hard-won tips for how to dress for cold-weather cycling warmth and comfort.
Coach Connor offers his explanation for why you should overdress, rather than underdress, during cold-weather rides.
Environmental physiologist Dr. Stephen Cheung addresses whether the amount of fat and carbohydrate used for energy changes with the temperature.
Dr. Stephen Cheung leads a discussion on indoor cycling, including heat management, adaptive differences between indoor and outdoor workouts, and what to do with those “nice” winter days when you can sneak outdoors.
Breathing cold, dry air while training outdoors can feel painful, but does it hamper your performance? Dr. Stephen Cheung explores.
Cold temperatures can have a big impact on our physiology. We detail the performance effects of cold temps, and learn how to combat them.
Cold temperatures can affect not only comfort but performance during your rides and races. We teach you how to stay warm and dry all year long.
We bust myths about exercising in the heat and in cold weather. We are joined by Dr. Stephen Cheung, one of the world’s preeminent environmental physiologists.
We explore the physiological effects of training in the cold, from muscle damage to the increased caloric demands and how to stay warm.
We dig into the physiology behind pedaling in cold weather and offer up a few tips and tricks for dressing properly. Internationally renowned trainer Andy Pruitt and former pro Ted King add their own insights on the subject.