DiscoverThe Matchbox - A Cycling PodcastEpisode 164 - Offseason Intervals, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, and Playing to your Strengths
Episode 164 - Offseason Intervals, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, and Playing to your Strengths

Episode 164 - Offseason Intervals, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, and Playing to your Strengths

Update: 2025-11-07
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Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we have special guest, Coach Will Pfeiffer, helping us answer questions on offseason intervals, oxygen inhalation therapy, and playing to your strengths.


 


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Summary


In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of cycling coaching, focusing on off-season training strategies, the role of oxygen therapy in recovery, and the importance of accurate FTP testing for training zones. They also explore the balance between genetics and training in determining an athlete's strengths and weaknesses.


 


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Will Pfeiffer and Coaching Background


01:29 Off-Season Training Strategies for Older Athletes


16:44 Exploring the Benefits of Supplemental Oxygen for Recovery


23:48 Exploring Recovery Techniques


27:20 Understanding Oxygen and Performance


29:09 FTP Testing and Training Zones


34:37 The Shift from FTP to Critical Power


41:38 Genetics vs. Training in Cycling Performance


 


 

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Episode 164 - Offseason Intervals, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, and Playing to your Strengths

Episode 164 - Offseason Intervals, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, and Playing to your Strengths

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