Should Triathletes Be Using Erg Mode?

Erg mode is a staple of indoor training, but could it be holding your performance back on the road? In this video, we break down how erg mode works, its key benefits, and why relying on it too much could be sabotaging your performance. Learn when to make the most of this smart training tool—and when it’s time to switch off erg mode and take control of your own intervals. 00:00 Is Erg Mode Sabotaging You? 00:34 What Is Erg Mode? 01:36 The Benefits Of Erg Mode 02:38 Erg vs. Non-Erg Comparison 03:24 Why Taking Control Matters 03:54 The Erg Mode Death Spiral 05:09 When To Use (And Avoid) Erg Mode 05:45 Does Gearing Matter In Erg Mode? 07:31 Final Verdict Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@gtn/join Useful Links Join GTN YouTube Memberships 👉 https://gtn.io/JoinGTNmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing 👉 https://gtn.io/subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop 👉 https://gtn.io/TeamKit GTN Training Plans 👉 https://gtn.io/qonrQw Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore Insurance products 👉 https://gtn.io/insurance How do you use Erg Mode in your training? Are you an Erg Mode addict or do you prefer manual workouts? Let us know in the comments 💬 Watch more on GTN... 📹 https://youtu.be/KOAylBDlPZI?si=OZF-8Egh8l7QXIjS 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gtn.io/editorschoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show 👉 https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Fresh Pastries - Lofive Gravity (Instrumental Version) - Adelyn Paik House of Horror - Experia Keep Your Focus on Me (Instrumental Version) - Basixx Ready, Set, Go! - PW Same Old Story - Rymdklang Soundtracks Superior - Silver Maple Video Knights - spring gang #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers – and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide-ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes Ryzon: https://gtn.io/ryzon Ergon: https://gtn.io/Ergon ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Roka: https://gtn.io/Roka Silca: https://gtn.io/silca Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbnracing GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn