Eur J Appl Physiol January 2012 PMID 21479957

Effects of low and high cadence interval training on power output in flat and uphill cycling time-trials.

Alfred Nimmerichter, Roger Eston, Norbert Bachl, Craig Williams

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The group discusses how different cadence training impacts cycling performance, with some users citing specific findings about low and high cadence effects, and others referencing historical training methods, which demonstrates engagement with both the study's details and broader training philosophies. The tone varies from analytical to anecdotal, highlighting a nuanced interest in how research might change real-world cycling practices.

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This study examined how two types of cycling interval training—low cadence (60 RPM) uphill and high cadence (100 RPM) level ground—affect power output during 20-minute uphill and flat time trials in male cyclists.
Results showed that both low and high cadence training improved performance measures like peak power and ventilatory thresholds, with low cadence training specifically increasing power output in both uphill and flat time trials, indicating it may be particularly effective for boosting cycling performance.
The findings suggest that training at lower cadence, which involves generating higher forces, can be beneficial for performance improvements, and that time-trial tests provide a realistic way to assess such specific performance adaptations.]

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RT @jem_arnold: Training at ⬆️cadence causes ⬆️FCC and ⬆️efficiency at FCC at submaximal workloads However FCC during time trial appears u…

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nick owen

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RT @jem_arnold: Training at ⬆️cadence causes ⬆️FCC and ⬆️efficiency at FCC at submaximal workloads However FCC during time trial appears u…

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Fernando Cordoba

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RT @MedBonnevie: ⚡️

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Eric Jankowski

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@five9a2 @HydroLejo I think "whatever feels good" is the current scientific optimum: https://t.co/Zvid26nyYL I think one of Lance's training books had stuff about the 80-90 range back in the day.

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Leonid Kruglyak

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@benmorris Is Chris arguing with one of his own coaches? https://t.co/nhmNiC3b5g

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BruceDouglass

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High Cadence vs Low Cadence, Which is Better? The Science https://t.co/XFBcPnUDkh via @YouTube

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