The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
CTS
Are Your VO2 Workouts Training The Wrong System
19 minutes Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
Why VO2 Work Stops Working
VO2 Max And Base First
Two VO2 Interval Strategies
Long Hard Interval Blueprint
Long Interval Mistakes To Avoid
On Off Interval Blueprint
MAP Targets And Testing
Season Timing Taper And Wrap
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With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere. But what actually increases VO2 max? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the two interval strategies he uses with athletes to develop aerobic power. Learn the difference between long, sustained VO2 intervals and short on/off efforts, when to use each one, and how to sequence both leading into your biggest events. If you've hit a plateau or want to maximize your aerobic ...