Workout of the Week: HIIT Like a Girl
This workout comes from Jen Sharp, who touts the benefits of HIIT training, specifically for older female athletes.
This workout comes from Jen Sharp, who touts the benefits of HIIT training, specifically for older female athletes.
For years we have been told to load up on carbs prior to an event, yet eat very little during competition. Recent research has shown that athletes can ingest more carbohydrate during training and competitions than previously thought.
Former Fast Talk guests including Ted King, Lindsay Golich, and Kristin Armstrong discuss their favorite workouts and their benefits.
This workout focuses on minimal gear shifting between intervals to better maintain speed in a race.
Use motor pacing—purposeful riding behind a scooter, moped, or e-bike—to add race-specific intensity into your training while working on skills and confidence at higher speeds.
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