Ten Minute Tips #75: The Art Of Autoregulation (Training To Vibes)

Empirical Cycling Podcast by Empirical Cycling Podcast

Mar 26, 202601:20:08Sports & Recreation

We talk about coaching athletes to autoregulate (vibes training), meaning making choices between structured and unstructured training, hard work and fun, intensity and rest. This considers the angles of athlete experienc...

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