ENDURANCE TRAINING ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

GO FASTER BY RIDING

SLOWER...

Benefits of controlled low intensity riding @ zone 2

1. INCREASED MITOCHONDRIAL DENSITY & SIZE

Known as "powerhouses" of the cell: more mitochondria means greater use of oxygen to produce more ATP and energy.

2. INCREASED CAPILLARISATION

Allows for a faster exchange of oxygen and fuel between the blood and the working muscles.

3. INCREASED STROKE VOLUME

More oxygenated blood pumped to the working muscles per beat.

4. FAT OXIDATION

Increased fat burning efficiency resulting in glycogen preservation.

5. BASE BUILDING

Establishing solid aerobic foundations upon which race intensity is built.

6. RIDING EASY ON YOUR EASY DAYS WILL ALLOW YOU TO GO HARDER ON YOUR HARD DAYS

Carry less unplanned fatigue into higher intensity sessions.