Why CTL Does Not Equal Fitness

Рет қаралды 8,905

5 жыл бұрын

• Watch more of this episode: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLWRddOVutjFXWQ.html
• Get faster with TrainerRoad: www.TrainerRoad.com
• Connect with other cyclists: forum.TrainerRoad.com
• Learn more about the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast
// BECOME A FASTER CYCLIST
TrainerRoad gives you structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and simple performance-focused analysis tools.
• Check out features: goo.gl/zbF4G7
• Download the app: goo.gl/XDqPTn
• Browse training plans: goo.gl/21qJjz
// WATCH NEXT (A FEW OF OUR BEST VIDEOS)
• The Chase: An Inside Look at What It Takes to Be The Best: goo.gl/DQcJJT
• Strength Training for Cyclists: goo.gl/4DHoab
• 5 Stretches Every Cyclist Should Know: goo.gl/yLBoZ5
• How to Become a Faster Mountain Biker” goo.gl/H15V3G
• Is Higher Cadence Better, How Crank Length Affects Power & More: goo.gl/8H7HiU
// STAY IN TOUCH
• Subscribe to KZfaq channel: goo.gl/M2N6yJ
• Facebook: goo.gl/QTQrEt
• Instagram: goo.gl/15AR5g
• Twitter: goo.gl/Ue9j6m
• Strava Club: goo.gl/qryRT

Пікірлер: 13

@danielandres4353 3 жыл бұрын

I really needed to watch this video. I've been watching my CTL dropping since the start of winter and it has been messing with my mind. This has made it much clearer.

@rallyboy101 2 жыл бұрын

Mines is similar, but my FTP has increased. I was getting worried until i did my last FTP test. I suspect i've been doing too much for the last 6 months and after the last few weeks i'm approaching being fresh...... I feel at top fitness despite CTL dropping 40+pts.

@kevinkwmiller 5 жыл бұрын

Good conversation. You kind of touched on it at the end, but it’s a little confusing because multiple times Coach Chad says things like “700 CTL”, but he means “700 TSS”.

@averydaboy 5 жыл бұрын

This might be the 100th time ive heard you guys explain this lol

@TrainerRoad 5 жыл бұрын

Avery OG yet we still get questions all the time about it! :-)

@alwaysalpha1931 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. I rode my bike cross country in zone 2 and my CTL climbed into the 130s from the accumulated TSS. I was nowhere near as fit or fast at that time as I am now, using structured workouts and plans on TR, with a CTL that hovers around the 70s.

@AndyBeales 3 жыл бұрын

Same for me with running

@eddnshoulders 3 жыл бұрын

And yet in your blog (www.trainerroad.com/blog/why-tss-atl-ctl-and-tsb-matter/), in the table near the top it is stated "CTL measures fitness, the cumulative effect of training over time". Isn't that a little confusing or have I misunderstood?

@TrainerRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! We explain that in the article as well, if you scroll down to the 'CTL' segment of the article: "The phrase “fitness” is often used as synonymous with CTL, but this is technically inaccurate: CTL quantifies your training, but does not always necessarily reflect your body’s response to that training." :)

@darinsteele7091 5 жыл бұрын

I'd just like to shoutout that Trainerroad is the best thing I've done for fitness, it tells me exactly what to do and that is something I need in my life right now. Tomorrow I added a v02 workout on the calendar and I WILL do exactly what it says, "Good thing my FTP is only 192w".