Podcast Episodes

The Science Behind Sodium and Electrolytes in Exercise Hydration

Season 4 Episode 203

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Role of electrolytes in the bodyDo we need sodium in sports drinks for performance?Why is sodium in sports drinks?Do we need sodium in…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Drinking to Thirst vs. Following a Hydration Plan, with Dr. Alan McCubbin

Season 4 Episode 202

Join Coach Adam Pulford and Dr. Alan McCubbin, a sports dietitian from Monash University, to unpack the complexities of hydration, particularly for t…

1 year, 10 months ago

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The Science of Training Your Durability and Fatigue Resistance

Season 4 Episode 201

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Defining Fatigue Resistance and DurabilityWhat Durability looks like in your training dataPhysical tests for durability and fatigue re…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 200: How to Personalize Fueling and Training with Kilojoules

Season 4 Episode 200

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Learn how to use kilojoules to quantify work rates and total work achieved, set fueling goals, and achieve weight loss goals. What is …

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 199: Is Training Twice a Day Good for Time-Crunched Cyclists?

Season 4 Episode 199

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Question: Is one long ride better than two shorter ones?3 Strategies for Double DaysWhen to use double daysAre Double Days always good…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 198: Potassium in Sports Drinks & Planning Recovery for Time-Crunched Cyclists

Season 4 Episode 198

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Question 1: Should I add potassium to my sports drink?Natriuresis from overconsumption of potassiumQuestion 2: How can I keep my job a…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 197: How to Leverage Zwift Racing in Your Training Plan

Season 4 Episode 197

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Question 1: How to incorporate Zwift racing into a Time-Crunched Cyclist's training plan?Three priorities for including Zwift races in…

1 year, 11 months ago

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How to Make Homemade Sports Drink with Carbs and Electrolytes

Season 4 Episode 196

Unlock the secrets of sports nutrition as we explore the often-confused sugars—glucose and dextrose—with insights from nutrition expert Kristen Arnol…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 195: What To Do About 'Intensity Creep' During Zone 2 Rides

Season 4 Episode 195

In Episode 195, we answer a listener question about using power, heart rate, rate of perceived exertion and the talk test to gauge if you're hitting …

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 194: Shorter Cranks and Narrower Bars for Optimal Cycling Performance?

Season 4 Episode 194

Topics Covered In This Episode:

 Why shorter cranks and narrower bars?Determining the right road, gravel, MTB handlebar widthRecommendations for amate…

1 year, 11 months ago

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