When it comes to exercise, many people fall into the category of "more is better". This training philosophy will lead to limited growth, fatigue and worse, burnout. The better philosophy is to do the least amount of the most effective training at the right time. It is this reason that you need to have a well thought out training plan.
Consistent training results in greater fitness.
Training consistently, not extremely, is the route to the highest possible fitness and your ultimate racing performances. The key to consistency is moderation and rest.
We all know what happens when we burn through all our energy. No matter how much will power we may have, we are still forced to slow down. If we approach such limits frequently and over a long period of time, the body's ability to adapt is exceeded and recovery takes much longer. This is not considered consistent training.
By usually staying within your limits, and infrequently stretching them, you can avoid breakdowns and achieve consistent training results. You should finish most workouts feeling like you could have done a bit more.
The time to abandon a training session is when your speed or power has noticeable decreased, or pedaling and handling techniques are becoming sloppy. Some riders are so focused and determined that they lose control of the workout in such situations and mistakenly believe that continuing will make them faster. It won't.
Friel says it very well "When in doubt, leave it out." This leads into the next subject: Rest.
A well-rested riders looks forward to workouts, enjoy's being on the bike, is powerful, has good endurance, and grows progressively stronger as a result of training. Never underestimate the need for sleep.
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