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We react to the 2025 review “Nutritionally Relevant Technological Advancements in Professional Cycling” and give practical takeaways on the most talked-about devices athletes are wearing right now.
For decades, VO2max and time-to-exhaustion dominated endurance research. But world-leading experts now argue that durability and real-world performance tell a much more complete story.
You probably own a power meter, but do you know how it measures power or how these devices have evolved over 20 years? We were joined by Stages Cycling’s head of product development Pat Warner to pull back the curtain on the technology of power measurement.
Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time? In this clip from our 400th Fast Talk episode, world-leading experts Dr. Iñigo Mujika, Dr. Stephen Seiler, and Prof. Louise Burke debate the greatest endurance athlete in history.
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.
You probably own a power meter, but do you know how it measures power or how these devices have evolved over 20 years? We were joined by Stages Cycling’s head of product development Pat Warner to pull back the curtain on the technology of power measurement.
Who is the greatest endurance athlete of all time? In this clip from our 400th Fast Talk episode, world-leading experts Dr. Iñigo Mujika, Dr. Stephen Seiler, and Prof. Louise Burke debate the greatest endurance athlete in history.
We discuss new research on what it takes to win the biggest races in cycling—and how that can help your own racing—and we analyze a study that looks at the potential causes of overtraining syndrome.
Registered Dietician Andrea Schwartz talks with us about how she works with athletes in-season to hit their weight goals while not getting themselves off-track.
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.
Zwift revolutionized indoor training, but they didn’t stop there. We talk with Nick Kalkounis and Ryan Cooper about both the history and future of Zwift’s innovations.
Physiologist Jared Berg talks with us about how he uses both in-lab and on-the-road testing to determine what type of work an athlete should focus on.
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.
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.
For decades, VO2max and time-to-exhaustion dominated endurance research. But world-leading experts now argue that durability and real-world performance tell a much more complete story.
In this special Fast Talk milestone episode, three of the world’s leading experts in endurance physiology—Dr. Stephen Seiler, Dr. Iñigo Mujika, and Dr. Louise Burke—discuss the breakthroughs, mistakes, and technological shifts that reshaped how athletes train, recover, fuel, and measure performance.
This YouTube-exclusive discussion looks at a new longevity study that asks a big question: Does exercise intensity matter more than volume for living longer and reducing cardiovascular risk?
We discuss new research on what it takes to win the biggest races in cycling—and how that can help your own racing—and we analyze a study that looks at the potential causes of overtraining syndrome.
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.
We react to the 2025 review “Nutritionally Relevant Technological Advancements in Professional Cycling” and give practical takeaways on the most talked-about devices athletes are wearing right now.
Registered Dietician Andrea Schwartz talks with us about how she works with athletes in-season to hit their weight goals while not getting themselves off-track.
We distilled decades of experience into the most impactful nutrition concepts for athletes.
A healthy gut and appropriate inflammation are critical to our training, but finding the right balance is challenging. Cardiologist Dr. Fred Chaleff discusses the ways we can all find equilibrium.
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