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Pogačar Added Weight Before the Tour. Here’s Why It Worked with Dr. Sam Impey
Tadej Pogačar arrived at the Tour de France heavier than ever — and then dominated. So, is cycling’s obsession with being lighter finally changing?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sam Impey, leading sports nutritionist and part of the team behind Hexis, working with riders and teams at the highest level of professional cycling. We unpack why adding muscle could actually make a cyclist faster, how strength training affects power, durability and injury resistance, and the extra fueling required to support a bigger engine. Plus, Sam explains what amateur riders can learn from Pogačar’s…
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