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FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast


Nov 17, 2025

Pro Coach Sierra Sims (M.S. Exercise Physiology) breaks down the science and technique behind muscle tension intervals: one of the most effective ways to turn gym strength into real power on the bike.
 
Whether you're building your base, coming back from the off-season, or looking to climb stronger, these workouts teach your neuromuscular system to produce MORE torque and apply it efficiently across the pedal stroke.
 
You’ll learn:
✔️ What muscle tension (high-torque) intervals actually are
✔️ Why low cadence is so effective for force production
✔️ How to combine torque work with strength training for maximum gains
✔️ How WorldTour pros use torque blocks from October–February
✔️ How to structure these sessions indoors or outdoors
✔️ Real-world workout examples you can try this week 
✔️ How to avoid knee pain and progress safely
 
Watch till the end where Sierra shows you two practical ways to perform these intervals so you can do them anywhere — on Zwift, on climbs, or on rolling terrain.
 
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