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Age-related declines in performance are not as inevitable as you think.
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Age-related declines in performance are not as inevitable as you think.
We talk with Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach about the psychological indicators of overtraining, which can often be the more dynamic signs for athletes and coaches to look for.
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss the value of training fatigued, how to support a pregnant athlete, and what we can learn from parents who are professional athletes.
In this popular high-intensity fitness test, we explore the strength and endurance attributes that matter most, and how you can prepare for competition.
Cycling training is a science and an art. How endurance athletes train, when they train, and the intensity and duration of that training all affect the gains and adaptations they see. Proper interval execution is essential to see the expected progress. How you analyze and interpret all that data is equally valuable. Of course, training needs to be planned so it fits into any given season, race schedule, and lifestyle. Off the bike, the importance of strength and conditioning is often neglected. This is training. This process is what athletes live for.
In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss the value of training fatigued, how to support a pregnant athlete, and what we can learn from parents who are professional athletes.
In this popular high-intensity fitness test, we explore the strength and endurance attributes that matter most, and how you can prepare for competition.
We’re joined by the Michigan-born gravel racer and the longtime cycling journalist to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of gravel racing and riding in 2025.
By stringing together several days of high-intensity training, then adequately recovering, overload blocks can produce big gains.
Coaching endurance athletes is an art, a science, and a craft. We offer this selection of coaching-related articles, videos, workshops, and guides to help coaches begin to explore the support available for coaches through Fast Talk Labs. Contact us with your questions, clarifications, or requests at coaches@fasttalklabs.com.
The era of AI-augmented endurance coaching is here. New tools don’t just collect data—they intelligently interpret, adapt, and learn, helping data-driven coaches and athletes to refine their training.
This client-centered counseling approach enhances your ability to guide your athletes toward improved motivation and commitment.
USA Triathlon and Fast Talk Labs announce the release of a new Polarized Training Certification Course for coaches.
When this pro athlete stopped restricting nutrition and fueling in favor of a higher-carbohydrate diet, she was surprised by the result.
Pathways™ are comprehensive guides to specific topics in endurance sports training from experts. Explore a Pathway to discover concepts, master skills, and solve problems. See how to use Pathways.
In collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler, the “father of polarized training,” we have curated everything you need to know about the 80/20 training method.
The very best athletes are as strong mentally as they are physically. In the Sport Psychology Pathway from Fast Talk Labs, we explore how to build mental skills with experts like Dr. Simon Marshall, Julie Emmerman, Grant Holicky, Lesley Paterson, and Julie Young.
Learn advanced data analysis for cycling, triathlon, and running workouts and races. With new data analysis tools, you can make better decisions about your training.
Used strategically, riding inside can be a beneficial way to keep motivation high, effectively add intensity, and stave off winter training doldrums. With the help of Joe Friel, Dr. Stephen Seiler, and others, we explore all aspects of indoor cycling.
Structured Workouts. Strength & Mobility. Core Exercises. Change up your workouts—and understand the how and why—with these Fast Talk Labs workouts. Our coaches and special guests share exercises and workout sessions to help you develop specific fitness adaptations.
Adding days to your microcycles will help you improve recovery, which can improve HIT sessions. It’s a win-win.
The importance of a strong core for athletic performance can’t be overstated. Trevor Connor details the various benefits of a strong core, and the disadvantages of a weak one.
Hit the sweet spot with a sub-threshold ride for those winter days that aren’t too cold.
Endurance athletes of all disciplines can benefit from a regular full-body strength routine.
Humans aren't machines—we're much more complicated. Exercise physiology involves changes in the body from exercise and rest. From anaerobic threshold to environmental acclimatization, from FTP to PGC-1 alpha, we explore the science of human performance.
Age-related declines in performance are not as inevitable as you think.
We explore the best ways to stay active, safe, and comfortable as child birth nears.
In this episode, we take a critical look at the longevity movement and explore the most valuable—yet elusive—biomarkers for athletes.
Coaches have known about the importance of durability for years, but researchers are only just starting to catch up. We discuss why it is the fourth pillar of performance.
Eating properly for the demands of endurance sports can be challenging. Without the right fuel, performance and recovery will be compromised. Learn how to master and implement a sports nutrition strategy that works for you, whether that’s during your workouts or races.
Prime yourself for peak performance by knowing when and how much to fuel in your training and racing.
When this pro athlete stopped restricting nutrition and fueling in favor of a higher-carbohydrate diet, she was surprised by the result.
Coach and Fast Talk Labs co-founder Trevor Connor explains the long-term effects of sugar intake on athlete performance with Dr. Paul Laursen.
Ensuring athletes are properly fueled will do better for their performance than trying to hit a number on a scale.
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Explore EpisodesThe Craft of Coaching is Joe Friel’s ultimate guide to becoming a better, more successful, and happier coach. From the business of coaching to working with athletes of all abilities and ages, The Craft of Coaching can accelerate the art and craft of endurance coaching.
Fast Talk Labs has produced over 25 new CEU courses now available on the USA Cycling Coach Education platform! See our growing course catalog.
Explore Course CatalogFast Talk Laboratories is dedicated to helping coaches reach their potential. We have teamed up with leading organizations to deliver coach education opportunities through membership, CEUs, certifications, and live events.
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