Favorite Workouts of Fast Talk All-Stars, Part 2
Former Fast Talk guests including Ted King, Lindsay Golich, and Kristin Armstrong discuss their favorite workouts and their benefits.
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The Truth About Massage
Long-held beliefs about the benefits of massage are not backed by science. But that doesn’t mean you should stop seeing your favorite therapist. We explain.
Everything You Need to Know About the INSCYD Test
The INSCYD test yields a powerful set of metrics, including VO2max, VLAmax, and an athlete’s complete metabolic profile. USA Cycling Level 1 Coach Ryan Kohler explores the INSCYD test protocol and how to analyze its results.
INSCYD and the Power of Testing Analysis, with Sebastian Weber
We compare and contrast various test methods based on three key aspects: 1) the protocol, 2) the data the test provides, and 3) the analysis you can perform with that data.
How to Manage Unwanted Thoughts Through Stoicism, with Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson
We discuss the underlying principles of an athlete’s psychological welfare, and why our thoughts and feelings are simply emergent properties of brain and nervous system physiology.
Q&A on Training Grit, Psychological Tricks to Beat Fatigue, and Stage Racing, with Grant Holicky
We address questions on how to train grit for race situations, if you can safely override the central governor, and training for a five-day stage race.
The Key to Recovery? Take Care of Your Brain
Many tools and techniques promise recovery benefits. But the science suggests that the fundamentals—sleep and nutrition to fuel the brain—may be the best place to invest.
TrainingPeaks: How to Craft Effective Comments
The “comments” field in TrainingPeaks is not to be ignored: It can be a helpful guide for coaches and a useful reference for athletes.
An Exploration of “Social Training Tools”
We explore whether Strava and other new training apps can make you faster, and how to effectively fit them into a structured training plan.
How to Effectively Evolve as an Athlete, with Lachlan Morton
We explore how athletes can evolve and find more fulfillment from their sport with pro cyclist Lachlan Morton
Knee Health Pathway
Healthy knees are critical for cyclists. See how to keep your knees happy with bike fit, strength training, mobility, and expert advice from Dr. Andy Pruitt, Jess Elliott, and Menachem Brodie.
How to Use TrainingPeak’s Performance Management Chart
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler review TrainingPeaks metrics such as Acute and Chronic Training Load (ATL/CTL), Training Stress Balance (TSB), and discuss the interactions among the metrics.
Recent Research on Interval Types, Timing Effects on Performance, Health Benefits of Endurance, and Pacing Strategies
We review four recent studies from the scientific literature, addressing the hypotheses, methods, and conclusions of each to give you a greater understanding of the latest findings in endurance research.
How to Find Trends in Your Data Using Power and Heart Rate
Coaches Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor demonstrate how to spot trends in the relationship between power and heart rate using intervals.icu.
How to Plan Your Base Season
We discuss the nuances of base season planning, from the appropriate intensity distribution to the time it takes to produce gains from both aerobic and anaerobic work, and much more.
The Art and Science of Time Trials, with Kristin Armstrong and Jim Miller
We break down every aspect of the time trial: part performance art and part crucible for athletic and scientific experimentation.
Forget Marginal Gains and Focus on the Fundamentals
In an age when athletes often focus on the specifics, we address the importance of focusing on the fundamentals: training, recovery, and functioning gear—the things that will bring you the greatest return for your investment of time, sweat, and energy.
Q&A on Cross Training, Workout Complexity, and Pre-Race Nutrition
Ryan and Trevor tackle questions on how running can be used in the base season, recovery for time-crunched athletes, the complexity of workouts, pre-race meal planning, and much more.