That Triathlon Show

Stephen Cheung, PhD, is the co-editor of the newly released book "Cycling Science". He discusses key cycling questions and what we know and don't know about them from an evidence-based standpoint, while still making it understandable and actionable. He might even bust some myths. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: (The science of) Cycling body types (The science of) Bike fitting (The science of) Aerodynamics (The science of) Rolling resistance   SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW for 15% off any products. LINKS AND RESOURCES:  Advanced Environmental Exercise Physiology Cutting Edge Cycling Cycling Science PEZ Cycling News Toolbox Stephen appointed as Baron Biosystems Chief Sports   Scientist How to minimise alcohol's effects on your waistline - Precision Hydration blog RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Contact me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Stephan Guyenet, PhD, explains how our appetites and food choices are led astray by ancient, instinctive brain circuits that play by the rules of a survival game that no longer exists. And these circuits don’t care about how you look in a trisuit next summer.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The Food Reward system -The brains valuation of food and Optimal Foraging Theory -Delay Discounting and the Stanford Marshmallow experiment -How the lipostat works against your attempts to reduce body fat -Satiety, and the factors that can increase (and decrease) our satiety per calorie   SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW for 15% off any products.      LINKS AND RESOURCES: - Stephan's website - The Hungry Brain  - Examine.com Research Digest   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

WKO4 is a powerful analytics software that can model your entire physiology very accurately. This in turn gives you the insights needed to plan your training optimally to achieve your best performances possible.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: The Power Duration Model Key features for triathletes: Stamina, Time To Exhaustion, and Individualized training zones WKO4 for running with power How to use the information from WKO4 to drive training decisions.   LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below).   SHOWNOTES: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Running Power Meters with Chris Hague | EP#59 Level up your triathlon using Training Peaks | EP#39 Getting Started with WKO4 WKO4 website About Tim Cusick Velocious Cycling Adventures   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat. 

How the thresholds relate to your training Why it is important to understand the thresholds to train optimally for your event-specific limiters Interpreting Lactate Curves for Ironman Athletes Does the aerobic threshold correlate with the maximal fat oxidation rate in short stage treadmill tests? RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/  Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

How do you structure your swim training as a triathlete to improve your fitness, technique, and performance? Rory Buck, retired international level swimmer and experienced triathlon swim coach gives his recipe for triathlon swim training. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: How many times per week should you swim? How much should you focus on technique training and how much on fitness? What kind of sets should you use to improve fitness? How do you structure the technique part of your workouts and don't waste your time with mindless drill training? LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com  LINKS AND RESOURCES: The Fundamentals of Triathlon Swimming SwimFast - Rory's website Emmet Hines' blog 3 foundational elements that will make you swim faster with Gerry Rodrigues | EP#3 Training Zones part 1: Swimming | EP#27 Open water swimming: training and racing tips with coach Brenton Ford | EP#18 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/  Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Round-up of what 3 of the most renowned coaches in triathlon swimming think about 12 classic swimming drills.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Paul Newsome's, Sheila Taormina's and Gerry Rodrigues' opinions of 12 of the most common swimming drills What the reasoning behind doing some of these drills is (for some coaches...) ...and why others may think they're a waste of time What you have to keep in mind when you decide to do a drill, no matter what drill it is LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below).   SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com    LINKS AND RESOURCES: 3 foundational elements that will make you swim faster with Gerry Rodrigues | EP#3 - Gerry Rodrigues on That Triathlon Show Paul Newsome's Swim Smooth website  The Swim Smooth blog  Sheila Taormina's website  Gerry Rodrigues and Tower26 website  RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/    Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: How can triathletes apply block periodisation to their training Research studies showing the superiority of block periodisation over traditional periodisation LISTENER QUESTIONS: www.thattriathlonshow.com  LINKS AND RESOURCES: Effects of 12 weeks of block periodization on performance and performance indices in well-trained cyclists RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/  Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Learn how to spend less money on triathlon. These 5 tips show cover a variety of ways that will help you better hold onto your hard-earned ca$h and not let it slip into the bottomless triathlon hole.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Racing less and racing different races The importance of bike maintenance to save money Not needing smart trainers, power meters, or even GPS-watches Buying what you need cheaper by choosing better sources and timing LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below).   SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Chrissie Wellington winning the Ironman World Championships with clip-on aerobars Bike Maintenance Schedule on Slowtwitch TrainerRoad Structured, power-based cycling training with Chad Timmerman | EP#38 Training Zones part 3: Running | EP#30 Wiggle Slowtwitch classifieds Facebook group - Buy and Sell Time Trial and Triathlon Bikes/Parts/Kit   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/    CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat. Send feedback, topic requests, questions or just say hi! 

These 7 mistakes that many beginner triathletes make can be the difference between a great race experience and fast fitness improvements versus a not-so-great experience and stagnation. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Doing too much too soon The importance of consistency Learning how to pace yourself Learning proper form and technique Prioritising training across the three disciplines Training in the Grey Zone Why you must have a race plan LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Strategies and Hacks for the Time-crunched Triathlete | EP#10 Time management and balance with Amy Farrell | EP#37 Balancing a Big Life with Big Performance - Matt Dixon | EP#60 Beginner triathlon training with Gale Bernhardt | EP#54 Nutrition advice: Fuelled by Science with Ted Munson | EP#41 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Goal-setting and self-coaching for the beginner, improving, and advanced triathlete. What to do at each of these stages of your triathlon journey. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Setting SMART goals but keeping it simple Long-term and short-term goals Why you should never include actions in your goals Self-coaching for beginners, improvers, and advanced athletes Should you use a templated program or work from scratch? Words of warning on social media coaching and copying someone else's program LISTENER QUESTIONS: If you have questions that you want me to answer on the show or off the show (in an email), send me your question via email or Twitter (contact information below). SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com   VIP COACHING: https://scientifictriathlon.com/vipcoaching/   LINKS AND RESOURCES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts64/  RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/  Send feedback, questions or just wanna chat? CONTACT me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.