Episode 156 - Non-responders, Leg Strength, and FTP Fluctuations

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 what to do if you think you’re a non-responder to exercise, ways to improve leg strength when returning to cycling training, and how to hit your training numbers with an ever-moving FTP.

 

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Summary

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the concept of non-responders to exercise, exploring the rarity of such individuals and the mental challenges they may face. They also address the transition from swimming back to cycling, emphasizing the importance of patience and gradual adaptation. Finally, they delve into the variability of functional threshold power (FTP) and its implications for training, highlighting the significance of both absolute power output and relative intensity in driving physiological adaptations.

 

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Non-Responders to Exercise

10:45 Transitioning from Swimming to Cycling

16:09 Day-to-Day Variability in FTP and Training Adaptations