The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast

As endurance athletes, we tend to think that we are tough.... soccer (football) players, not so much...But what does it take to continue to keep fighting, building, and progressing, through the bigger setbacks life throws at you? And to become a World Champion. And then an Olympian. And then to have the Olympics delayed a year due to the pandemic? Amber Neben sits down and shares with us her journey to becoming a World Champion and Olympian, where we dive into a number of topics that many don't talk about- from mental toughness and the struggles that help you become the best you can be (if you respond instead of react), as well as how faith and gratitude has been a guiding light for her over the years.  Amber's Website: https://nebenpx4.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambernebenpx4/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.neben.9/ Her book: When Shmack Happens Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

What is "The Core"? Why does everyone seem to think that it's just your stomach/ soft midsection? What do you need to do as a cyclist or triathlete to train your "core" to actually see performance benefits? And, why many who say they're "evidenced based" actually fail the litmus test, when it comes to training "the core" for performance... All that and more on this weeks episode! Meghan Callaway: "Form Fix: Do Your Dead Bugs Feel Too Easy?" Dr. Stu McGill's Website: BackFit Pro Dr. Stuart McGill's SSCT Interview: Part 1 Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

Colin Sandberg has been coaching cyclists from all ages and abilities for over 10 years, including time in China, and working with the Young Medalists program in Philadelphia. In this episode Colin and I talk about: communication perspective making progress season to season recognizing themes or patterns in our training and racing, for better or worse how a coach can and should help you beyond just writing a training plan Gear-inch ratios And other small, but really important considerations coaches should be thinking about to gain better performances and fitness How the sport of cycling is changing (physically) thanks to strength training And much more Find Colin Online: Website: Backbone Performance Youtube: The Endurance Collective Facebook Page: Backbone Performance Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

Training with Heart Rate Variability: Peeking Under The Hood & Knowing Which Dials to Turn Heart Rate Variability based training is becoming more of a buzzworthy topic these days. While many are spitting out highly marketable information about HRV, very little of that information will help you get more dialed in with your training. In this episode we take a dive into the world of HRV training, to help you choose the right tool, and the right method, to help you actually TRAIN with HRV- not just work out.  Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

Hunter Allen is known around the world for his work in helping make the power meter into the incredibly powerful training tool that it is today. His work with Dr. Andy Coggan to write the foundational book "Training & Racing with a Power meter" has revolutionized how cyclists and triathletes approach their training (and racing)....Yet there are still a few areas that have either misconceptions about, or straight up are being done incorrectly thanks to "common knowledge" (aka heresy!) In this episode we cover: What myths Hunter wishes would just DIE, when it comes to training with power - How unlike Formula 1 racing, where there is a "trickle down" effect of the technology, in cycling it's a "trickle up and out" effect from coaches and amateur racers - How power based training can allow you to ride WITHOUT staring at the numbers the entire ride - Why the center of your training should be FUN, with numbers giving guidance to some of the ride, so you can get what you need training wise - Why you DON'T HAVE to hit the exact numbers on every ride - Why if you're using power, you NEED a bike fit from a great bike fitter, to really help you harness & use those numbers - The skills that EVERY cyclist must learn in order to improve. . . with or without power -Why preventing poor habit from the beginning is integral to success and more! Contact Hunter: http://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/hunterallen Purchase Training & Racing with a Power meter: https://shoppeaks.com/product/training-and-racing-with-a-power-meter-third-edition/ Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

Lift Heavy Sh!t! May be the current mantra, and while it offers some returns, there's a far smarter way to work, that will offer you even better returns: Purposeful Movement. This week we take a deeper look into what purposeful movement is, and how you can begin to think on how to build purposeful movement into your programs, for far better results. Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

Miguel Aragoncillo is a movement and performance specialist, with a deep wealth of knowledge. We sat down to talk about some of the deep rabbit holes in performance vs. regular "strength training".  We spoke about his seeking to learn more about the off-the-beaten-path books and resources during one of his internships, and how his curiosity has helped him grow massively as a professional.  From taking an internship with no guarantee of employment after, to learning to take asymmetrical risks, Miguel has been pushing the boundaries as a movement professional by going DEEPER, instead of wider. We also discussed: -Evolution and it's role in movement for an individual -Right Side/Left Side of brain and their roles in movement -How simples, daily tasks effect how performance programs may be built -Why Progressive Overload is not just adding weight or reps to the bar/movement -How learning to move better, aids performance -Why using something OPPOSITE of what you do in your sport/ competition should be one of the main focuses of the strength training program -The context of sensory awareness And much, much more! Miguel's Instagram Miguel's Facebook Miguel's Website Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

Have you read the "Future Proofing of Triathlon" Article in Triathlete mag yet? This is the reality of the sad state of triathlon these days, and it has absolutely nothing to do with races being cancelled or postponed. The problem? "The average triathlon coach"- which unfortunately, I've found to be true over the last 20 years. We take a look at the huge problem triathlon has, and how you can be a part of the solution, not the problem- as an athlete or coach. Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

If you haven't yet heard of Dan John, you're in for a big treat! Dan has been coaching for over 4 decades, and has been an athlete his entire life. From Track and Field to Olympic weightlifting, Dan has played and coached for many years. With over 10 books authored over the last 20 years, Dan has shared his wisdom, insights, and failures with coaches and athletes around the world.  He's been coaching others online since 1998, before most people knew what Adobe Acrobat is. This episode I got to sit down with Dan, and talk shop with him. To say there are a few gems in here of wisdom is an understatement. Get your notebook ready, and enjoy the conversation, as while we cover some "serious" training topics, we have quite a few laughs on the way.  -Everything needs to be finished, BEFORE you complete it -Why coaches can and should say "I don't know" -Why & How training should change as you move through more decades on this earth -When are you "good enough to be frustrated"? -There's a time and place for everything -Why you'll need 3,000 pieces of paper Dan's Website- http://danjohn.net/ Dan John University Facebook Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List

Strength training for runners- how much do you need, and are barbells and dumbbells even necessary? In Part one of this two part series, we spoke about the 3 jobs of a muscle, the 3 red flags I saw in the program for the person asking about adding a barbell strength program to their running, and more. This week is part two of  a two part series answering diving into the details of how to answer the question of: How much barbell strength training do you need if you want to improve your running? Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List