CTS Performance Lab

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CTS Performance Lab · Colorado Springs Know YourNumbers.Then know what they mean. Research-grade physiological testing for endurance athletes — and anyone who wants to understand how their body is actually performing. Measured, not estimated. Interpreted by an senior exercise physiologist, not an algorithm. Book a Test Explore the Tests Research Grade Equipment Senior Exercise Physiologist …

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Cycling Training: How to Climb Faster

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE RPE: Cycling Training: How to Climb Faster Nearly every cyclist wants to climb faster, but most cyclists focus on the wrong things and miss out on a lot of potential uphill speed. Yes, high sustainable power and relatively low body weight are …

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— CTS Athlete StoriesTell Us YourSuccess StoryWe want to hear from you — whether you stood on a podium, finished your first 100-miler, finally cracked a long-held FTP barrier, shed those stubborn extra pounds, or are simply happy with where your fitness is at now. A success story doesn’t require a finish line or podium. …

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Five Recovery Mistakes That Quietly Kill Your Cycling Gains

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Five Recovery Mistakes That Quietly Kill Your Cycling Gains What athletes do between training sessions matters more than any workout I give them. In the 20-plus years I’ve coached cyclists, I’ve seen athletes who hit every target power and nail every interval …

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The Three Pillars of High-Quality Training for Cycling

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE The Three Pillars of High-Quality Training for Cycling Most cyclist have no idea whether their training is high quality or not. Instead, they know some basic metrics: hours ridden, miles logged, average speed achieved, and maybe some average or normalized power values. …

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How to Test Fatigue Resistance and Improve Durability in Cycling

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE How to Test Fatigue Resistance and Improve Durability in Cycling Here’s what happens to a lot of cyclists during long rides – especially Time-Crunched Cyclists who typically only ride 60-90 minutes on weekdays: You feel strong at the start. Your power numbers …

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Do Cyclists Really Need Zone 2 Subzones 2a, 2b, 2c?

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Do Cyclists Really Need Zone 2 Subzones 2a, 2b, 2c? So, your buddy tells you they’re heading out for a: “Zone 2a ride with some Zone 2b efforts, a few 2c micro-surges, and finishing with SupraSoul Crushers…” If your first response is, …

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Training Density: More Power Without More Training Hours

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Training Density: More Power Without More Training Hours What if you could improve your cycling performance without increasing your power output or adding more training volume? Sounds impossible, but it’s exactly what successful cyclists do, and I’ll show you can do it …

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Want a Huge Aerobic Engine? Try These 2 Cycling Workouts

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Want a Huge Aerobic Engine? Try These 2 Cycling Workouts Here’s a question I hear constantly from cyclists of all levels: “How do I build a bigger aerobic engine?” Most people default to the same answer: pile on more Zone 2 training. …

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Zone 2 Intervals vs. Steady Riding: Here’s What Actually Works

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ►WATCH THE VIDEO ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ►READ THE ARTICLE Are Zone 2 intervals just the new trend or are they a training goldmine? Zone 2 intervals are having a moment. Pro teams are talking about them and cycling media frames them as a training breakthrough that’s superior to steady endurance riding. …