Fast Talk

Learn how to keep your back healthy and pain-free on the bike with Strength and Conditioning Expert, Jeff Hoobler. Explore the causes of back pain in cyclists, the importance of glute activation, and the role of core strength in cycling. Discover the benefits of incorporating floor movements and choosing the right gear for efficient pedaling. Find solutions for addressing back pain and maintaining a healthy back while cycling.

The podcast discusses the evolution and future of female gravel racing, including topics such as the challenges faced by women in cycling, the popularity and growth of female gravel racing, controversies surrounding separate starts for elite female racers, the challenges and growth of gravel racing, and the importance of mentorship programs and women's group rides in cycling.

For our 300th episode, our hosts – both old and new – are interviewed by Dr. Stephen Seiler to discuss where we’ve been and where we’re going.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast revisits a previous episode on how to structure your training plan. The hosts discuss the importance of balance in training and nutrition, the significance of including long rides in a training plan, and the importance of base training. They also discuss customizing training plans, planning training weeks for self-coached athletes, and the value of base riding intensity.

Strength coach Erin Carson discusses the importance of strength training for female endurance athletes, including benefits for performance and durability. The podcast covers topics such as the role of strength training in working with professional triathletes, improving mobility and balance, injury prevention, form and technique in the gym, challenges of simultaneous muscle and endurance building, in-season maintenance programs, and effective training with a focus on recovery.

This podcast explores the health impacts of breathing particulate matter, including asthma, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, anxiety, and depression. It discusses the importance of reducing exposure and highlights the adverse effects on athletic performance. Various factors contributing to these health impacts are examined, including the susceptibility of different groups such as children, the elderly, and those with existing lung diseases. The systemic effects of particulate matter, correlations with health issues, and the elevation of cytokines leading to inflammation are also discussed. Furthermore, the podcast delves into how breathing particulate matter can contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks.

Dr. Véronique Billat, a pioneer in interval training research, discusses various topics including different types of intervals for training, the importance of active recovery, individualizing interval training prescriptions, the role of lactate in supercompensation, physiological differences between men and women, and the hydrodynamics and power requirements in swimming.

Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, researcher providing practical tips on optimizing altitude training, discusses the benefits of altitude training for athletes. Topics include physiological effects, training camps, supplemental oxygen, correlation between GDP and Olympic medals, tapering, altitude tents and chambers, nutrition strategies, and sleep quality.

The podcast explores the concept of block periodization in training for endurance sports, discussing its benefits and differences from traditional periodization. It also explores the challenges faced by athletes in implementing block periodization, the importance of rest and recovery in training, and the significance of personal interaction between coaches and athletes. The podcast highlights the advantages and applications of block periodization for high-end work and professional athletes, and the importance of coaching and training partners in this training approach.

National Team Coach and Nutritionist Kristen Arnold helps us explore maximizing your nutrition as an athlete, gives advice for how junior women can reach the next level, and shares her experience managing national projects.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices