Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

What happens to your body during a warmup, the do's and don'ts of pre-workout nutrition, why you may reconsider your next recovery drink & more in this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • (04:45) TrainerRoad CX Nationals Athlete Panel Event • We're hiring three software engineers! ( www.TrainerRoad.com/jobs) • (6:20) Why you should sync Strava and Garmin Connect to TrainerRoad • (9:05) The science behind warmups • What actually happens during a warmup? • How to know when you should warm up • (16:35) What type of warmup is best for your next race • (24:30) Should you train while you are sick? • (25:50) How to come back to training after illness • (30:25) Do smart trainers and power meters measure power differently? • (34:55) Can upper body mass make you a faster cyclist? • (45:10) How to time your strength training • (46:40) Is heat training disci