Podcast Episodes

Beyond the Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Fibers

Episode 293

Gear up for a new Fast Talk Podcast series. First up: what are muscle fibers, what do we mean by slow-twitch and fast-twitch, and what are type IIa fibers? Our hosts cover everything you need to know…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

What Impact Will AI Training Software Have on Training?

Episode 292

AI training software is here to stay. We talk with Dr. Paul Laursen about where it may go and how it may impact training and coaching in both good and potentially bad ways.

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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Paris Brest Paris Brevet—How to Plan, Prep & Execute with Lisa Charlebois

Episode 122

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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Fact, Fringe, or Freaky? Taking on "Out There” Topics in Exercise Science

Episode 291

We dive into blood flow restriction, anti-aging supplements, post-activation potentiation, and the potential fringe training benefits you may never have even heard of.

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Why Coaches Need Support, too with Lee Povey

The modern coach often assumes their job is fundamentally self-sacrificing – the athlete always comes first. We talk about why changing that belief can make for a better coach.  

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Improving Safety in Pro Cycling with Adam Hansen & Ashleigh Moolman Pasio

Episode 121

Pro cyclist Ashleigh Moolman and former pro cyclist Adam Hansen discuss safety in professional and world tour bicycle racing.

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

The History of Sports Drinks with Dr. Robert Kenefick

Episode 289

We talk with one of the world’s top hydration experts about the evolution of hydration science and how it has changed our sports drinks over the decades.

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Potluck Discussion: Choose the Right Climb, Find Lost Motivation, and the Best Cross-Training

Episode 288

Our hosts address the challenges they have been thinking about as the season comes to an end.

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

What the Field of Positive Psychology Has to Offer to Athletes with Sonya Looney

Episode 287

We talked with Sonya Looney about how the positive psychology concepts of flow states, flourishing, and grit are essential for athletes to both perform their best and enjoy their sport. 

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

The Age of Data Overload—What's True and What’s Actually Worth Knowing?

Episode 286

We are inundated with training data, opinions, and information. But that overwhelm makes it hard to get at what is actually true. Our hosts share their thoughts on cutting through the noise. 

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago