{"id":38128,"date":"2021-07-05T13:59:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T20:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=38128"},"modified":"2023-06-16T20:32:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T03:32:55","slug":"aerobic-anaerobic-cycling-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/aerobic-anaerobic-cycling-training\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Aerobic, Anaerobic, and HIIT Cycling Training Should You Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Understanding exactly how the various types of cycling training benefit your body will help you to plan your cycling training for maximum benefit. With that in mind, this post explains the differences between aerobic, anaerobic and HIIT cycling training<\/strong>. We also suggest how much of each kind of training<\/strong> you should be doing to achieve your own specific cycling training goals. This post is based on extensive research done by Dr. Sten Ekberg, a former Olympic decathlon athlete, and a respected expert in nutrition and wellness. We include one of Dr. Ekberg\u2019s videos. This is the first in a series of posts that will help you to plan for maximum results from your bike training this summer.<\/p>\n

Video Explaining the Aerobic, Anaerobic, and HIIT Zones of Training<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/gLrTr6KSuec<\/p>\n

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How Exercise Builds Your Muscles and Fitness<\/h2>\n

Exercise actually breaks your body down. The more intense the exercise, the more this is true. The fitness gains<\/strong> happen after exercise, during recovery and rebuilding. This is your body\u2019s way of preparing for the next time you exercise. Our bodies are really smart that way. You do a few intense bike rides, and your body reacts with: “Well, if he\/she is going to make a habit<\/strong> of this, I better build a stronger heart and stronger leg muscles so I can cope better the next time!” And the beauty of it is that – it does just that.<\/p>\n

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