La chaleur n'est pas ton ennemi ! c'est ta meilleure arme

🌡️ You're sweating, you're losing 15 watts, your heart rate is soaring… and you're riding SLOWER than in winter. Heat is the enemy of most cyclists. But the best riders in the Tour de France love it. Because they know something you're going to learn in this video. Heat is a tool. Not an enemy. I'll explain the science behind thermal acclimatization and the 5 concrete rules to turn the heatwave into a lever for progress—in your training, your rides, and your races. 🔬 In this video: Why you lose 5 to 10% of your power at 28°C — and what it really does to your body The 4 physiological adaptations triggered by thermal acclimatization in 10 to 14 days The 3 accessible acclimatization methods (indoor trainer, tracksuit, sauna) How to adapt your summer rides without regressing The competition strategy in extreme heat that pros use in the Tour de France and the Kona Ironman ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – The heat that kills your watts 00:35 – What it really does to your body 01:45 – The 4 physiological adaptations 03:43 – Acclimatization protocol: 3 concrete methods 05:45 – Adapting your rides in summer 07:30 – Competition strategy in the heat 09:40 – The 5 rules to Remember 💬 Tell me in the comments: do you suffer more from the heat or the cold while cycling? And if you've already incorporated the sauna into your training — what difference did you notice? 👇 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ RELATED VIDEOS ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►    • Ta nuque crie ? c'est le cintre de ton vél...   ►    • Mal au genou à vélo ? L’erreur que tu fais...   ►    • Tu fourmilles encore malgré les réglages ?...   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬To go further:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Want to optimize your FTP and structure your workouts intelligently? 👉 “Boost Your FTP” Program: https://subscribepage.io/FTP 🔎 Transparency The CYCPLUS AS2 Ultra pump was sent to me for testing, but my opinion is entirely independent and based on my own experience. 🔗 -5% with the code LIONELLESTRAT https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=POMPECYCLUS By using this link, you are simply supporting the channel 🙌 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT THE CHANNEL ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I am Lionel Le Strat, Physiotherapist, Osteopath, and bike fitting specialist. Passionate about human mechanics and athletic performance, I have been helping cyclists and triathletes improve their bike position, prevent injuries, and optimize their performance for over 20 years. One of my areas of expertise is dynamic bike fitting. I perform these analyses using RETÜL technology, a leading 3D analysis system in professional cycling, allowing for precise adjustments to your position to improve: ✔ Comfort on the bike ✔ Performance and power ✔ Pain and injury prevention 👉 More information: http://www.velofitting.com On this channel, you'll find: 🚴‍♂️ Bike fitting advice ⚡ How to improve your FTP and performance 📊 Cycling and triathlon training 🛠 Bike equipment reviews and innovations 💪 Physical preparation and strengthening for cyclists 🩺 Pain prevention (back, knees, hands, feet) Whether you're a beginner cyclist, a competitive cyclist, or a triathlete, my goal is simple: to help you progress and enjoy cycling more. --- ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT ME ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ As an avid cyclist myself, I've participated in numerous triathlons, marathons, trail runs, and long-distance cycling challenges. On this channel, I also share my sporting adventures, challenges, and training plans. 🎥 Subscribe to improve your cycling and discover upcoming videos. Let's ride! 🚴‍♂️ ---