Podcast Episodes

Combining Strength Training and Cycling, for Time-Crunched Cyclists

Season 3 Episode 166

Topics covered in this episode:

Question 1: How to use Zone 3 training intensity to boost aerobic fitness?Question 2: How to combine strength training…

2 years, 11 months ago

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The Best Sports Drink Strategies for Cyclists, with Kristin Arnold MS, RDN, CSSD

Season 3 Episode 165

Key topics in this episode:

Quick review of sports drink ingredients Use cases for high carb drink mixesTemperature-related considerations for high ca…

3 years ago

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How to Get Faster with "Intensive" and "Extensive" Cycling Workouts

Season 3 Episode 164

Topics covered in this episode:

What are the characteristics of "intensive" vs. "extensive" intervals?What do these two types of intervals do differen…

3 years ago

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In-Season Training for Cyclocross, with Coach Jim Lehman

Season 3 Episode 163

Key topics in this episode:

Scheduling workouts between cyclocross races.Skills practice routines and tips for pre-season and during season.Race-and-r…

3 years ago

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Mastering Cyclocross Training Plans with Coach Jim Lehman

Season 3 Episode 162

Key topics in this episode:

How is cyclocross periodization different from road/MTB/gravel?When should cyclocross racers do base, build, and preparati…

3 years ago

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Creatine for Time-Crunched Cyclist Performance (Plus Cognition & Concussion Recovery)

Season 3 Episode 161

Topics covered in this episode:

What creatine is and what it does in the bodyHow much creatine athletes need and when to supplementWhat types of activ…

3 years ago

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Could Beta-Alanine Supplementation Improve Time-Crunched Cyclists' Performance?

Season 3 Episode 160

Topics covered in this episode:

What is Beta-Alanine?How beta-alanine improves athletic performance (with or without supplementation)The types of perf…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Mastering Block Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists

Season 3 Episode 159

Topics covered in this episode:

What is Block Training?Block training vs. Polarized TrainingWhy focusing training stimulus on back-to-back days is eff…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Heart Rate Variability: Best Practices for Time-Crunched Cyclists

Season 3 Episode 158

Topics covered in this episode:

What is heart rate variability?What's the most accurate and seamless way to measure HRV?When should you measure HRV,  …

3 years, 1 month ago

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Practical Tips for Managing Motivation as a Time-Crunched Cyclist

Season 3 Episode 157

Topics covered in this episode:

How motivation changes through the training yearSelf determination theory: Autonomy, competence, connectedness Managin…

3 years, 1 month ago

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