Thanks for producing excellent cycling/training videos. Regarding training with viral infection. The human body responds to stress (whether mental,psychological,physical)through a common pathway involving inflammatory and hormonal (eg cortisol) mechanisms. These all impact negatively on immunity. Chances are that some drop in immunity caused the virus to invade your system. Like lack of sleep. Or hard training. Or both. Adding physical stress in the form of training will only aggravate the situation. Delay recovery at best. Worsen the disease more likely. It is also sometimes difficult to distinguish between rhinovirus (common cold) and influenza virus infections. The latter may attack muscle tissue including cardiac muscle. Not a good scenario. Rather take a few days off and get better. Sometimes with the wisdom of hindsight, taking the few days off before you got sick would’ve been best.
I have had recurring sinus and ear infections all my life. A polypoidal growth was found to block most of one sinus and a cyst some of the other. I have been to a doctor and read Finnish patient testimonies about sinus operations and the results seem very poor indeed. Problems seem to reoccur to most and sometimes in half a year sometimes within a few years. The operation is rough like anesthesia should be demanded by the patients each time as per those who have undergone it. My doctor recommended against surgery for poor results and the good results from using Flixonase as drops in the nose. The active ingredient per box is called fluticason propion. It opens up the sinuses well for me and prevent future problems to a degree by diminishing the swollen tissues creating a pathway for air again. Which dries up the sinuses and burns anerobic microbials with oxygen while also helping to prevent ear infections.
Great video. I echo some of what's been said, but as per Nate's situation, I can't help but mention a few potential issues for those that suffer from recurrent URIs and especially chronic sinusitis. Docs often focus on structural abnormalities but in my experience, this doesn't address the root of the problem, especially seeing that many if not most patients I have worked with who have had sinus surgeries will typically get little long-lasting improvements. Nate did mention something about potential fungal sinus issues, and this is more common than previously thought. A relevant sinus culture is hard to obtain, and going a step further... the cause of the chronic infections whether, viral, bacterial or fungal, involves the "state of the host." IgG3 deficiency along with other immune deficits is often related to external factors rather than just a genetic disposition. For instance, chronic high cortisol is greatly associated with IgG3 deficiency and IgE excess, the latter being related to atopy or allergies. I have ALWAYS encountered undiagnosed allergies related to chronic sinusitis. And if you have a seasonal or airborne allergy, you nearly always have one or more food sensitivities. You can't live in a bubble but you can remove allergens and irritants from your diet. Traditional allergists typically test for IgE mediated allergies and it is clear that most adult food sensitivities are not IgE mediated, but instead IgG and or IgA. As an example, I often see foods like dairy and eggs associated with chronic URIs and sinusitis. Comprehensive IgG/A/E food testing can be enlightening. Also, excess sugar/carbs suppress immunity, as does protein deficiency. Protein type matters. As it's been shown that IV IgG3 therapy can help with chronic infections, I also see improvements by supplementing with Immunoglobulin protein powder and fermented mushroom protein (yes it's a thing and tastes great). If you are having chronic infections don't neglect functional hormone testing including DHEA, cortisol and sex hormones. If you haven't already, stop eating sugar and excess refined starch.
Do you have coaches with experience with an overweight Type 2 diabetic? I hate to admit that but it's where I'm at. Stopped riding about 8 years ago and boy do I regret it.
Hey guys, thanks for the great content, a question. If you get sick in the middle of a 4 week training block and take a week off, should you pick up where you left off, jump forward to where you would have been or reset and start the block again?
Our general recommendation is: - If you miss one week or less, just resume where you left off - If you miss two weeks or more, backstep one week per week off the bike Cheers!
Taking another look at this video while dealing with all of the nonsense that is floating around in the air these days. I guess I’ll take a couple of days off The Bike as prescribed by Coach Chad. Hurts the ego, but hopefully it does some good.
I would advise EVERYBODY that if you're sick above OR below the waist to take a week or two off. You will not lose any fitness with that short amount of time off. When you are working out your body temperature is increasing and will be of no benefit to your sickness or your fitness. You must recover before you exercise, otherwise you are going backwards. You will increase your time being sick if you are working out this way, you will gain no fitness.
How many hours each person can thandle varies depending on training history, time availiable to recover, genetics, etc. It is always better to start low and add more training later, so we would recommend starting with maybe one day of light strength training, and if you feel able, you can increase the difficulty of that strength day, and possibly add an additional day if you feel able. Be sure to listen to your body, and try not to overdo it :)
Thanks for producing excellent cycling/training videos. Regarding training with viral infection. The human body responds to stress (whether mental,psychological,physical)through a common pathway involving inflammatory and hormonal (eg cortisol) mechanisms. These all impact negatively on immunity. Chances are that some drop in immunity caused the virus to invade your system. Like lack of sleep. Or hard training. Or both. Adding physical stress in the form of training will only aggravate the situation. Delay recovery at best. Worsen the disease more likely. It is also sometimes difficult to distinguish between rhinovirus (common cold) and influenza virus infections. The latter may attack muscle tissue including cardiac muscle. Not a good scenario. Rather take a few days off and get better. Sometimes with the wisdom of hindsight, taking the few days off before you got sick would’ve been best.
All three in this studio are awesome. Enjoy listening to them.
I have had recurring sinus and ear infections all my life. A polypoidal growth was found to block most of one sinus and a cyst some of the other. I have been to a doctor and read Finnish patient testimonies about sinus operations and the results seem very poor indeed. Problems seem to reoccur to most and sometimes in half a year sometimes within a few years. The operation is rough like anesthesia should be demanded by the patients each time as per those who have undergone it. My doctor recommended against surgery for poor results and the good results from using Flixonase as drops in the nose. The active ingredient per box is called fluticason propion. It opens up the sinuses well for me and prevent future problems to a degree by diminishing the swollen tissues creating a pathway for air again. Which dries up the sinuses and burns anerobic microbials with oxygen while also helping to prevent ear infections.
Great video. I echo some of what's been said, but as per Nate's situation, I can't help but mention a few potential issues for those that suffer from recurrent URIs and especially chronic sinusitis. Docs often focus on structural abnormalities but in my experience, this doesn't address the root of the problem, especially seeing that many if not most patients I have worked with who have had sinus surgeries will typically get little long-lasting improvements. Nate did mention something about potential fungal sinus issues, and this is more common than previously thought. A relevant sinus culture is hard to obtain, and going a step further... the cause of the chronic infections whether, viral, bacterial or fungal, involves the "state of the host." IgG3 deficiency along with other immune deficits is often related to external factors rather than just a genetic disposition. For instance, chronic high cortisol is greatly associated with IgG3 deficiency and IgE excess, the latter being related to atopy or allergies. I have ALWAYS encountered undiagnosed allergies related to chronic sinusitis. And if you have a seasonal or airborne allergy, you nearly always have one or more food sensitivities. You can't live in a bubble but you can remove allergens and irritants from your diet. Traditional allergists typically test for IgE mediated allergies and it is clear that most adult food sensitivities are not IgE mediated, but instead IgG and or IgA. As an example, I often see foods like dairy and eggs associated with chronic URIs and sinusitis. Comprehensive IgG/A/E food testing can be enlightening. Also, excess sugar/carbs suppress immunity, as does protein deficiency. Protein type matters. As it's been shown that IV IgG3 therapy can help with chronic infections, I also see improvements by supplementing with Immunoglobulin protein powder and fermented mushroom protein (yes it's a thing and tastes great). If you are having chronic infections don't neglect functional hormone testing including DHEA, cortisol and sex hormones. If you haven't already, stop eating sugar and excess refined starch.
Do you have coaches with experience with an overweight Type 2 diabetic? I hate to admit that but it's where I'm at. Stopped riding about 8 years ago and boy do I regret it.
Hey guys, thanks for the great content, a question. If you get sick in the middle of a 4 week training block and take a week off, should you pick up where you left off, jump forward to where you would have been or reset and start the block again?
Our general recommendation is:
- If you miss one week or less, just resume where you left off
- If you miss two weeks or more, backstep one week per week off the bike
Cheers!
Taking another look at this video while dealing with all of the nonsense that is floating around in the air these days. I guess I’ll take a couple of days off The Bike as prescribed by Coach Chad. Hurts the ego, but hopefully it does some good.
I tried training through a cold. Got sinus infection. Never again 😂
I would advise EVERYBODY that if you're sick above OR below the waist to take a week or two off. You will not lose any fitness with that short amount of time off.
When you are working out your body temperature is increasing and will be of no benefit to your sickness or your fitness.
You must recover before you exercise, otherwise you are going backwards. You will increase your time being sick if you are working out this way, you will gain no fitness.
Hello Guys! I am about to embark on one of trainer road's programmes. If i train a avg of 7 hrs/week. How many days should i go to the gym?
How many hours each person can thandle varies depending on training history, time availiable to recover, genetics, etc. It is always better to start low and add more training later, so we would recommend starting with maybe one day of light strength training, and if you feel able, you can increase the difficulty of that strength day, and possibly add an additional day if you feel able. Be sure to listen to your body, and try not to overdo it :)
Great info
Hmmm... OK great, thanks for the personal opinions, but where is the science? Where are the studies to back this up?
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