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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…
2 years, 4 months ago
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 …
2 years, 5 months ago
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…2 years, 5 months ago
Episode 193: How to Choose The Right Cycling Workouts at the Right Times
Season 4 Episode 193
Questions/Topics Covered In This Episode:
Strategy #1: General fitness, picking from a "workout buffet"Strategy #2: Performance training, specific dur…2 years, 5 months ago
Episode 192: Do Time-Crunched Cyclists Benefit From Super High Carbohydrate Intakes?
Season 4 Episode 192
The pros are eating 120 grams of carbohydrate per hour in some races and hard training sessions. Should you consume that much? Would you perform bett…
2 years, 5 months ago
Episode 191: 5 Keys to Long Term Success in Endurance Training, with Alex Hutchinson, PhD
Season 4 Episode 191
In Episode 191 of The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast, Outside Magazine's Sweatscience columnist Alex Hutchinson joins Host Adam Pulford to discuss the…
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 190: Is Your FTP Maxed Out? And Does Bike Weight Factor Into Power-to-Weight Ratio?
Season 4 Episode 190
Questions/Topics Covered In This Episode:
How much difference will it make if I train on a heavy bike and race on a light bikeWhy Total System Weight …2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 189: Is Your Training Plan Crap? Defining High-Quality Training with Alex Hutchinson, PhD
Season 4 Episode 189
In Episode 189 of The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast, Outside Magazine's Sweatscience columnist Alex Hutchinson joins Host Adam Pulford to discuss the…
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 188: Strength Training After Surgery - How to make gains without getting hurt.
Season 4 Episode 188
Questions/Topics Covered In This Episode:
00:45 - How can I strength train my legs with less stress on my hips, post surgery?
03:20 - Isometric holds (…
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 187: Unlocking the Power of Anaerobic Capacity with Coach John Croom
Season 4 Episode 187
8-Time US National Champion and CTS Coach John Croom is the anaerobic king. His power numbers and FRC (functional reserve capacity) were phenomenal a…
2 years, 6 months ago