Whats the point of interval training if youre not pushing yourself to the absolute limit every single time, and how can you possibly expect to achieve maximum cycling speed if youre just going through the motions with some half-baked interval routine that you found on the internet.
Are the so-called experts on this forum actually suggesting that riders should just stick to some generic, one-size-fits-all interval plan, regardless of their individual fitness levels or goals, or is there actually some science behind tailoring your interval training to your specific needs and objectives.
And whats with all the nonsense about listening to your body and not overdoing it - isnt the whole point of interval training to push your body to its limits and beyond, not to coddle it and make excuses for not being able to keep up.
Can anyone actually explain how to design an interval training program thats specifically geared towards achieving maximum cycling speed, or are we just going to keep regurgitating the same old cliches and platitudes about hard work and dedication without actually providing any real substance or guidance.
And what role does periodization play in all of this - should you be changing up your interval training program on a regular basis to avoid plateaus and prevent overtraining, or is it better to stick with a consistent routine and just try to grind it out.