Does time of day impact performance?

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Does time of day impact performance?

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In this episode, not only are we going to try to work out how to perform in the middle of the night - but ask the question - how does the time of day impact performance and how can you optimise your training and racing according to your circadian phenotype?Find more cycling podcasts and information on our coaching and aero services at semiprocycling.com.

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