Can you regain fitness after a training hiatus?

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[@jordywilliams]

Been off the bike 9 weeks and counting, from a bad crash. Was on crutches 6 weeks and my leg visibly atrophied. But the muscle is already coming back, just from walking and light daily strength work. The body clearly doesn’t forget what it once had and can renew it rapidly

[@TrainerRoad]

Glad to hear you're recovering well, Lane! Heal well, and here's hoping you can get back on the bike soon!

[@BlinDrats187]

7weeks ago I was in a coma. temporal lobe Brain bleed,broken jaw. Home now.
Glad my fitness will be back sooner than I could hope.

[@Skoopyghost]

I take weight lifting during winter, but cycling/jump roping during summer. I find it my cardio fitness comes back fast.

[@SuperDaniels1234]

Hi guys, great episode once again! Is it possible to link the articles from where you get your info? Thanks in advance

[@saijapz16]

i stop cycling for 11years ,from 63kg to 89kg im 5' 10" tall, now started cycling again my ftp is 185watts 🤣😂🤣, and now after 5months of training my ftp is 265watts and im 78kg now, i love it , im 31 yrs old now, started cycling when i was 12 yrs old, i thanks my young self alot for training hard ,.

[@saijapz16]

i still wanna lose weight and increase power, i want to reach 70kg and an 300ftp, im hoping i could make it asap

[@troycruz543]

Kudos!

[@6kmanu]

stopped cycling for 4 months because of a nasty crash, just did my 6th ride today... you know you lost it all when your butt hurts again when cycling... I hope I can come back :/

[@tomfield2292]

syncytia...from syncytium, first used in 1876 to describe a histologic structure where the cells are fused, as you describe for muscle. It may be possible to regain former fitness, but I'm finding its sure not easy.

[@mmchrisp]

One question I have is, is hard training cumulative season on season (I.e I build from 220 ftp to 280 in one season, take an off season, then can I expect I build from say 260 quickly back to 280 but the expect to build on to 300+ with the same level of training stress...or do I need to increase training stress to push on from 280? - this podcast seems to suggest there is potential for season on season gains?

[@TrainerRoad]

Season to season gains are absolutely possible, even after a hiatus, however the exact number to reach for is completely independent upon the duration of the off-season, training volume, training history, etc. Its best to just enjoy the process of making gains and see how far you can take it! :)

[@BlinDrats187]

I'm sold, a reason to do steroids.

[@marklewis7484]

We miss Chad..