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    Tom Bell

    Tom Bell is reigning British hill-climb champion and coach at High North Performance.

    Latest articles by Tom Bell

    Male cyclist completing a hard ride as part of his polarized training plan
    How to get the most from a polarized training approach - and avoid the common pitfalls

    To train effectively you need to include both high- and low-intensity rides, but has the 80/20 model had its day?

    • Image shows a rider completing a cycling fitness test.
      FTP or Critical Power – which is the best cycling fitness test?

      Is it time to ditch the traditional FTP test in favour of the more scientifically advanced Critical Power? Coach Tom Bell puts theory into practice on two unwitting CW staffers

      By Tom Bell Last updated 18 November 22

    • Image shows a rider training.
      Are you overtraining? Signs to look out for and how to avoid it

      It's natural to think that racking up endless miles will be beneficial to your cycling, but it's all too easy to overdo it and miss out on recovery…

      By Tom Bell Published 24 October 22

    • Sam Gupta on indoor trainer
      Lab to living room: How to benchmark your cycling fitness at home

      Physiological testing is no longer the preserve of the sports science lab. Hill-climb champion and coach Tom Bell explains how to measure your key benchmarks from the (dis)comfort of your home

      By Tom Bell Published 23 April 22

    • Indoor fitness testing
      Home testing: The best way to measure your fitness levels

      Physiological testing is no longer the preserve of the sports science lab. Coach Tom Bell explains how to measure your key benchmarks from the (dis)comfort of your home

      By Tom Bell Published 17 March 22

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