[EN] Lifting Heavy to Ride Faster with Art O’Connor || #349

May 25, 2025

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GUEST:

Art is a Salt Lake City Utah based strength coach who primarily works with cyclists. He has a degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah. His athlete roster ranges from highschool athletes and regular amateur racers to the top Lifetime GP athletes. Lift Heavy, Ride Fast.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:45 - Biggest Mistake Cyclists make in Program Design

13:30 - Too Strong for Endurance

15:45 - Art’s Strength Training History & Influences

37:40 - Building a Strength Training Program

54:55 - Getting to your first Pull Ups

59:55 - Blood Flow Restriction

1:06:35 - Finding Balance in Life

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WHO IS SEAN?

Sean is a performance coach based in Switzerland. A generalist at heart with a keen interest in physiology, he specialises in endurance and respiratory training. He has been coaching for over 10 years, helping beginners & professional athletes alike to improve their work capacity, recovery and performance in all sports. Sean also provides education for coaches and consulting services for sports organisations and teams.

DISCLAIMER:

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