The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast

As the riding season waxes, many cyclists & triathletes (and their coaches) either cut out their strength training completely- less some "core".....but what IS true core training? This week we get into why many make the mistake of focusing on the abs, and how you can get far more out of your core training than just super long planking abilities. We cover: - 6 exercises to get started with TRUE core strength    - Why they're each important.   - 2 quick and easy at-home tests you can do - A simple (but not easy) change you can make for some of your movements to help them have a greater training value

Women's fitness and training has come a long way in the last 10 years. From Research focusing on women and their unique needs, to how women's health and fitness needs progress as they go through the prenatal and postpartum periods.  Martina Dunne is a women's fitness professional in Ireland who has developed a wealth of knowledge, skills, and tools, to help serve women in a way that meets their individual and unique needs. In todays conversation we cover a few topics, ranging from RED-S and it's "official" diagnosis in different countries and how that can impact how one trains, training through pregnancy, as well as different challenges women face through their training. https://www.fitmna.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fit.mna/

Starting a business can be really daunting. Starting a fitness studio can be petrifying, with keeping it going proving to be incredibly hard. But while many fitness businesses may try to compete on price, with the goal to get so many "visits" a month to balance their balance sheets, there are some out there who are doing it differently. Stacey McMickens  is a Triathlon coach, Cycling coach, and Fitness professional who has been a fitness professional since 1993. Stacy runs S3 Training in Alexandria, LA, out of her fitness studio FIXX Cycling. Since day 1 she has made a purposeful decision to keep her class sizes small, and to build deeper, more meaningful relationships. On todays episode we talk how she's built her studio to help a wide array of folks get fitter, as well as to compete at the national level. We'll also talk about how she has taken the opportunity CORONA presented to continue to build and strengthen those relationships. http://www.fixxcycling.com/

This week we dive into 2 topics that are inter-related, yet one is not talked about enough...in my opinion. Process oriented fitness goals, and goals in general, are one of the secrets to becoming a top performer in any field. So why is it that we are so focused on EVENT goals: Lose 5 pounds, Gain 20 watts, shave 2 minutes off your 40k TT....yes, we have to measure our progress, but what it learning how to be better than the last workout and focusing on that, will help you get better results? TSS and strength training has been a topic that has been brought up a number of times over the last few months. While we do need to think about Training Stress,  WHAT you're doing in your strength training will have a big impact on if/when/how we would use TSS. Lastly, For the next 24 hours the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification is open. This is a super short opening, to allow those coaches and athletes who are looking to get more out of their time at home, and their strength training. After today the course will close until Fall 2020. https://strength-training-for-cyclist-certification.mykajabi.com

Denny Krahe is the host of one of the top Running Podcasts "Diz Runs Radio", which he has been hosting since 2014 and which is quickly approaching episode 850. Over the last 15+ years Denny has gone from not loving running, and just tolerating it, to playing the long game to lifelong running health and fitness- and helping thousands of others do the same along the way. A published author, with a background in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Denny is a wealth of knowledge who comes in to every interaction with other runners with an open mind, and always looking to learn. In our podcast Denny shares his own personal struggles and path to running, as well as how he looks at fitness, training, and keeping a positive outlook as he works towards improvement- however it is you want measure it. Diz Runs Website:  http://www.dizruns.com/ Book:   http://www.dizruns.com/be-ready-on-race-day-book-2/ Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diz-runs-with/id894643596?mt=2#&ls=1

Recovery. This word is thrown around like a beach ball at a Phish concert, but very few seem to fully grasp how to do it best. Compression stalkings, high-tech compression boots, ice baths, and loads of antioxidant rich foods seem to lead the charge in the world of recovery for endurance athletes. On the training side, recovery seems to always mean dropping out all intensity, dialing back the days per week you train, and even just taking a week off.....but all of the above miss the bullseye, and in fact, are only on the outer rings of the target. Today's podcast dives into the inside out nature of true recovery, why some intensity is vital, and why those hot tips for recovery may actually be stunting your fitness growth...... So fill the tub with some hot water and your favourite essentaily oil bubble bath, and get read for a BBWR (Bubble Bath Wine repeat) recovery length episode!

Today we have the chance to sit down and talk with Joe Bauer of The Get Better Project. Joe quickly became a good friend of mine, and as you'll hear in todays episode, we really get going on a subject and cover a lot of ground. Joe talks about his life adventuring across the USA in a converted sprinter van with his finacee on their quest to visit all of the USA National Parks, of which they have just 3-4 left to visit, and his building his online fitness community and business The Get Better Project.  Joe is a wealth of knowledge, and you're sure to gain some incredible takeaways and nuggets out of our time together. https://thegetbetterproject.com/ https://thegetbetterproject.com/blog/ https://allaroundjoe.com/podcast/

 "What happens if I don't make it through this?" This is a question that many cycling & triathlon coaches that I have spoken with (as well as personal trainers) are asking themselves right now.  Well, first we need to ask: Do you WANT to make it through this? Today guest is a well of knowledge for fitness professionals who are looking to help more people, and grow their business. Eric Malzone is the host of the highly popular "Future of Fitness" podcast, and is a business mentor to fitness professionals and business owners across the globe. We sat down to talk about the important questions to ask yourself, how and what you should be thinking about things right now, and what you want to get out of these times. Make sure to subscribe and give a review to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-fitness/id1298732635 Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-malzone-8b452a3/ https://www.facebook.com/eric.malzone.7 Work with Eric: https://www.level5mentors.com/

You may recognize Chris Case's voice, and name, as he has been a long-time co-host of the VeloNews FastTalk Podcast, as well as editor at Velonews for over 8 years. But did you know Chris has a background in neuroscience, and photography? Today we get to turn the mic around on Chris and pick his brain about how he got into cycling and journalism from his time slicing monkey brains in a basement room with no widows on the NIMH university campus. Chris talks about his growth as a professional, as a cyclist, and how to find a balance between riding and family life.  Chris shares with us many nuggets of wisdom including: Every ride should have a purpose. Clip in, because this is a fantastic interview! Mentioned in todays podcast: Profile of Mood States (POMS) https://www.brianmac.co.uk/poms.htm Listen to the FastTalk Podcast: https://fastlabs.com/ Latest Blog: Does Strength Help Cycling? https://www.humanvortextraining.com/does-strength-training-help-cycling/ Take $47 off our 12 week home Strength Training program until April 30, 2020. https://strength-training-for-cyclist-certification.mykajabi.com/offers/UoVzd98P?coupon_code=APRIL2020

Our bodies make no differentiation between physical stress, and mental stress....both have an impact on the body and its many systems. Especially with our current global situation, many endurance athletes are going through limitations on their riding ability, as well as the mental challenges of being locked at home for an unknown length of time.  Today we talk with Alan Heary on how mental stress can affect us, as well as a few different tools and skills that we can use to help us come through this unprecedented period in human history, better, stronger, and more resilient.  Alan Heary is a High Performance coach, who specialises in helping individuals and teams perform at the highest possible levels in high impact and high stress environments, in both sport and business. With this degree in Sport Science and Health Alan has worked in the fitness and health industry for over 25 years. Alan has trained Olympic athletes and World champions from a variety of sports.  He appears regularly in National and International Press and TV, including being featured in several documentaries.  His passion is cycling, Ultra cycling to be precise.  and Alan has taken part in the world's most demanding and hardest cycling race, Race Across America.  As a result of this he brought ultra cycling to Ireland, in a big way, by becoming the founder and owner of the Race Around Ireland , an award winning ultra cycling event, which has now been given the accolade of one of the toughest cycling events in the world. alanheary.com Cycling and endurance focused website: cyclingpsychology.com  Online course "Going In The Zone": alanhearycourses.com Ultra event which Alan built, as a result of RAAM: racearoundireland.com