Basic work: how training works in the basic endurance area
Before the cyclist hones special skills such as sprints, starts, climbs or time trials, his body must be equipped to handle the training stimuli in the first place. Otherwise, no matter how hard you train, you will not be able to achieve any results; indeed, your form may even deteriorate drastically if the shaky foundation cannot withstand the heavy loads that are placed on it. When building, a foundation of stone or concrete is laid and firmly anchored in the ground. But what does an endurance athlete's foundation consist of and what characterises it? First and foremost, the categorisation of the training areas is based on the respective metabolic processes in the body. Aerobic training essentially takes place in the basic endurance (BA) area. This refers to training in which energy is generated with the aid of oxygen, whereby breathing can still cover the oxygen requirement. The energy-supplying substance - at least when aerobic endurance is well developed - is predominantly fat plus a certain proportion of carbohydrates. GA training is therefore the much-cited "fat metabolism training" that is essential for endurance athletes.
(Text: Stefanie Weinberger)
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