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LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT LOSING POWER: HOW TO CUT BODY FAT AND RAISE FTP | Ask a Cycling Coach 558

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// TOPICS COVERED

(0:00:00) Intro – Solo Q&A: Weight Loss, VO₂ Max & More

(0:00:35) Lose Weight Without Losing FTP

(0:05:00) TrainerRoad Plans for Power & Body Comp

(0:06:25) MTB Starts – Aerobic Fitness vs. Explosivity

(0:12:18) VO₂ Slow Component Explained

(0:16:00) Build Muscle Efficiency with Tempo & Sweet Spot

(0:19:32) Heat & PSI – Tire and Suspension Tips

(0:23:56) Power on Technical MTB Courses

(0:31:28) Training for Older Cyclists

(0:34:58) Cape Epic Prep – Running & Heat Adaptation

(0:42:29) Strength Training Integration

(0:46:02) Little Sugar Tire Insights

(0:48:56) Mixing Cycling with Backcountry Skiing

(0:50:53) Leadville Prep & Race Analysis

(0:57:15) Using Goal-Based Plans in Off-Season

(0:58:51) Zone 2 Intensity – Train Smarter

(1:05:21) Frequency vs. Volume for Fitness

(1:08:33) Why Consistency Beats Perfection

Coach Jonathan Lee tackles your top training questions in this solo Q&A episode — from losing weight without sacrificing FTP to mastering VO₂ max, Zone 2, and aerobic fitness. He breaks down how to train smarter for bike races, manage heat and tire pressure, structure off-season plans, and balance strength, cross-training, and cycling for year-round performance.

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠

- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad

- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠

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https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.

// HELPFUL LINKS

- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠

- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q⁠

- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/⁠

- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠

- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad⁠

- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd⁠

- TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠

- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠

- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠

- Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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// TOPICS COVERED

(0:00:00) Intro – Solo Q&A: Weight Loss, VO₂ Max & More

(0:00:35) Lose Weight Without Losing FTP

(0:05:00) TrainerRoad Plans for Power & Body Comp

(0:06:25) MTB Starts – Aerobic Fitness vs. Explosivity

(0:12:18) VO₂ Slow Component Explained

(0:16:00) Build Muscle Efficiency with Tempo & Sweet Spot

(0:19:32) Heat & PSI – Tire and Suspension Tips

(0:23:56) Power on Technical MTB Courses

(0:31:28) Training for Older Cyclists

(0:34:58) Cape Epic Prep – Running & Heat Adaptation

(0:42:29) Strength Training Integration

(0:46:02) Little Sugar Tire Insights

(0:48:56) Mixing Cycling with Backcountry Skiing

(0:50:53) Leadville Prep & Race Analysis

(0:57:15) Using Goal-Based Plans in Off-Season

(0:58:51) Zone 2 Intensity – Train Smarter

(1:05:21) Frequency vs. Volume for Fitness

(1:08:33) Why Consistency Beats Perfection

Coach Jonathan Lee tackles your top training questions in this solo Q&A episode — from losing weight without sacrificing FTP to mastering VO₂ max, Zone 2, and aerobic fitness. He breaks down how to train smarter for bike races, manage heat and tire pressure, structure off-season plans, and balance strength, cross-training, and cycling for year-round performance.

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠

- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad

- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠

// TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!

https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.

// HELPFUL LINKS

- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠

- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q⁠

- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/⁠

- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠

- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad⁠

- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd⁠

- TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠

- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠

- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠

- Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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