You're Training Too Hard!!! with Gravel God, Matti Rowe

Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling

In this conversation, Dave and Matti discuss the effectiveness of training by max heart rate. Matti shares his experience with using max heart rate as a measure of training intensity and explains how it can help athletes avoid overtraining and improve their performance. They also discuss the challenges and pushback that athletes may have when transitioning to training by max heart rate. The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding the right balance of stress and recovery in training and the role of compassion and accountability in coaching. The conversation explores the concept of training at a lower heart rate and the benefits it can have on performance and overall well-being. The speakers discuss their personal experiences with this approach and how it has positively impacted their training and recovery. They emphasize the importance of finding a balance between training intensity and recovery, and the need to listen to your body's signals. The conversation also touches on the limitations of traditional training methods and the potential benefits of a more individualized approach.

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