Recovery Week Nutrition for Cyclists with Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 493
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🗓️ 1 October 2024
⏱️ 65 minutes
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// TOPICS COVERED
00:00 Welcome!
00:16 Listener Question on Recovery Week Nutrition
01:38 Understanding Recovery Week Challenges
02:57 The Science Behind Recovery
06:37 Adapting to Training Stimuli
09:41 Importance of Consistent Training
23:28 Nutrition Strategies for Recovery
24:31 Balancing Carbohydrates and Protein
30:31 Maintaining Fueling Habits During Recovery Week
36:41 The Science of Satiety: Protein vs. Fat
39:47 Protein's Role in Athletic Performance
41:30 Guiding Principles for Recovery Nutrition
43:03 Managing Weight Fluctuations
54:22 Optimizing Protein Intake for Recovery
01:00:21 Lab Testing and Future Plans
Join Coach Jonathan and Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach as they delve into the intricacies of recovery week nutrition. Addressing listener Ken's question, they explore the best approach to nutrition during a low-volume recovery week. Key points include the importance of maintaining a high protein intake, managing carbohydrate intake appropriately, and practical strategies to maximize athletic recovery and performance. Discover why recovery is a continuous process and learn actionable tips to fuel effectively during your recovery weeks.
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| 0:00.0 | We're going to talk Recovery Week Nutrition with Dr. Kyle |
| 0:02.8 | It's good to have you on the Ask A Cycling Coach |
| 0:04.8 | podcast. |
| 0:05.8 | I'm just gonna, I'm just yeah man, of course. |
| 0:08.2 | I'm just jump right in. |
| 0:09.2 | This question's from Ken. |
| 0:10.1 | He submitted it at trainer road. com slash podcast. |
| 0:12.8 | You can do the same thing, or you can submit them |
| 0:14.9 | on Spotify if you're listening there. |
| 0:17.2 | Ken says, I'm a 62-year-old trainer road athlete. |
| 0:20.4 | My weight fluctuates between 148 and 155 pounds and my FTP is 261 and he mentions it's an all time peak and thanks |
| 0:28.9 | Dude I wish that that's incredible fitness for a 62 year old person. |
| 0:34.6 | Ken, you're impressive man. |
| 0:36.3 | Way to go. |
| 0:37.7 | I'm on a mid-volume master's plan and master's plan by the way on trainer road, |
| 0:41.4 | you can make it so that you can only have a |
| 0:43.5 | master's plan is two days of intensity per week of like high intensity the |
| 0:47.2 | rest is low intensity with my last big event in five weeks from now I'm |
| 0:51.4 | rolling into my off week and have a nutrition question. |
| 0:54.8 | While I realize you want to eat well for recovery, I've tended to put a lot of weight on |
| 0:59.6 | during recovery weeks and then I struggle to get it off and see a long season trends up to the |
| 1:05.0 | higher range. My question is what is the best approach to nutrition both from a |
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