Why Riding Slower Makes You Faster: The Secrets Of Zone 2 Training
Do you need to train hard to get better as a cyclist? Many believe high intensity training is the best way to build strength on the bike, but according to Dr Iñigo San Millán, coach to Tadej Pogačar at UAE Team Emirates, this is a myth. He is a leading advocate of Zone 2 training, or endurance training, to build aerobic capacity. Si met with him to find out what this is all about. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:41 How does riding slower make you faster? 04:43 What is a zone 2 effort? 06:45 How much zone 2 training should you do? 09:37 When should you do high intensity efforts? 10:52 How can you make the most of your time? 12:17 Is there a benefit to riding in zone 3? 13:56 How much zone 2 training does Pogačar do? 15:38 How does this apply to everyday life? 20:11 Summary Useful Links: Adventure Documentaries, Exclusive Shows & Live Racing on GCN+: https://gcn.eu/plus Download the GCN App for free: https://gcn.eu/app Visit the GCN Shop: https://gcn.eu/winter-kit Join the GCN Club: https://www.gcnclub.com/ What are your takeaways from this interview with Iñigo? Let us know in the comments below! 💬 If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends! Watch more on GCN... 📹 The Danger Of Skin Cancer To Cyclists 👉 • The Biggest Threat To Cyclists Is Not What... 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Melodic Flow - VELDA Paraphrase - Aleph One Tepid Nights - Moon Craters UP2U - Twelwe #gcn #cycling #roadbike #roadcycling #bike #bikes #training #bikelife Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Castelli Clothing: https://gcn.eu/Castelli Giro Helmets: https://gcn.eu/Giro Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Komoot: https://gcn.eu/komoot Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SIS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano Shadow Stand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Muc-Off: https://gcn.eu/MucOff Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - / gcntech GCN Racing - / gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - / gtn GCN Italia - / gcnitalia GCN en Español - / gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - / gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - / gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - / gcnjapan GCN Training - / gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - / gmbn GMBN Tech - / gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - / embn

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