The Key to Rising to the Top—Resiliency with Gwendalyn Gibson
Rising U.S. mountain biking star Gwendalyn Gibson explains what it takes mentally and physically to succeed at the UCI World Cup level.
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Do the Potential Benefits of Ketone Supplements Go Beyond Performance?
We talk with one of the top researchers in the world on ketone supplementation, Dr. Brendan Egan. We get into the types of supplements, their impact on our health, and possibly the least interesting question – do they help performance?
Workout of the Week: Upper Body Swim Prehab
Increase your upper-body mobility and help prevent injuries in the pool with this strength training workout.
Overcoming the Challenges of Modern Bike Maintenance with Lennard Zinn
We talk with master mechanic Lennard Zinn about how to address the challenges of maintaining your bike with the many innovations of the past 10 years.
Workout of the Week: Knee Stability Exercises for Cyclists
Knee pain is usually the result of an imbalance somewhere else in the body. Use these exercises to stave off knee pain and stay in the saddle longer.
“Sports Are Just a Skill”: Jordan Rapp on the Rise & Future of eSports
Dr. Stephen Seiler discusses esports with elite endurance athlete and game developer Jordan Rapp.
Fast Talk Femmes: The Power of Rest and Recovery—with Dr. Stephen Seiler
Dr. Seiler helps us understand the power of rest from a physiological perspective. Rest can help us become more disciplined and improve fitness.
Interview with Marieke van Wanroij and Lieselot Decroix of Jumbo-Visma
Get to know Marieke, Lieselot, and the Jumbo-Visma team ethic as Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews these two pro-team coaches.
Potluck Discussion: The Road and Mountain Biking World-Championships Edition
We discuss van der Poel’s crashes, if one-hour normalized power is always a good estimate of FTP, and criticisms of the Worlds course in Scotland.
Fast Talk Special Edition: Talking Fast, Burning Mouths
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins Trevor, Rob, and Grant as they ask each other spicy questions while eating hot wings.
Workout of the Week: Fartlek Swim
This workout uses bursts of speed and changes in intensity to hone your racing skills and up your swim endurance.
Behind the Grand Tour, with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Tim Declercq
Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews cyclist Tim Declercq on his life and what it’s like to be a domestique in Grand Tours.
13 // Coaching Elite Athletes
As pro athletes redefine the limits of performance, coaches are continually refining their strategy and leading a collaborative effort.
Why Hill Strides and Speed Development Are Essential for Ultras
In addition to traditional aerobic training, SWAP uses short hill strides to help athletes develop speed. Get the science behind this innovative approach to raising the ceiling on VO2max.
Here’s Why You Can’t Have Performance Without Comfort
We talk with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Larry Meyer about how to make yourself as comfortable as possible on the bike and why that helps, not hurts, performance.
Nutrition Case Study with Skye Moench and Scott Tindal
Ensuring athletes are properly fueled will do better for their performance than trying to hit a number on a scale.
Workout of the Week: The Ultimate Long Interval Set
Hone your long interval skills with blocks of challenging, short interval sets.
You Are Born for Coaching
The backstory of SWAP Running attests to the value of curiosity, naivety, and a good dose of grit. David and Megan Roche channeled their love for the sport into a coaching business with a reputation for winning.