🏃‍♂️ 🏋Build Work Capacity, Not Just Metrics ‼️ (TSS / CTL Explained) ⚠️📈📉📊🚨

🧠 Episode 2 – Build Work Capacity, Not Just Metrics (TSS / CTL Explained) In this second episode of the MAD Science Meets Real Life Podcast, Alan Couzens and Iñaki de la Parra go deep into one of the most misunderstood ideas in training: 👉 Why work capacity matters more than chasing numbers like TSS or CTL 👉 How much low-intensity volume and proper fueling is really required to grow as an athlete 👉 And why "Nothing Without Work" is more than just a motto — it’s the path to long-term performance They break down: ✅ The real energy demands of endurance sports ✅ How to track your training in kcal burned, not just pace, FTP, or CTL ✅ The difference between work and work rate, and why that distinction matters ✅ How social norms and athlete egos distort training intensity ✅ Why metabolic days, patience, and consistency win over short-term intensity 📝 Referenced Articles ⚠️ Stop Trusting TSS Blindly (https://inakidelaparra.substack.com/p...) – by Iñaki de la Parra 📊 It’s Time to Get Real About the WORK Required (https://alancouzens.substack.com/p/it...) – by Alan Couzens 💡 Bonus concept: The “Work Smorgasbord” — a flexible approach to hitting energy goals (e.g., 1,000 kcal/day) through walking, jogging, or biking — whatever fits your day. 📈 Whether you're an endurance athlete, coach, or fitness-minded person looking for a sustainable edge, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you a new lens on what really builds performance over time. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on science-backed training, metabolic health, and long-term growth. #WorkCapacity #TSS #CTL #EnduranceTraining #FatBurn #EnergyExpenditure #MetabolicTraining #LowIntensityVolume #TriathlonTraining #CyclingPodcast #RunningPodcast #MADSciencePodcast #WorkBeforeWorkRate