Fast Talk Femmes: Tips From Luke Willson, a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist
Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports.
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Workout of the Week: Freestyle Efforts
Add some spontaneity to your training to replicate sudden changes during a race.
How to Navigate a World of Exploding Metrics and Estimates with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Marco Altini
The number of, well, numbers we track during training is exploding, but they’re not all made equal. Some represent actual measurements while others are just estimates. We discuss the implications.
Workout of the Week: Treadmill Hiking Strength Workout
This treadmill incline workout is great for building leg strength, incorporating more hill training, or as an off-season session for cyclists.
Favorite Cycling Workouts—Comparing Different Approaches
All-star guests like Dr. Stephen Seiler, Frank Overton, and Sonya Looney share their favorite cycling workouts and how they fit into different training styles.
Workout of the Week: 20 Seconds to Heaven
The ability to push a big gear with high cadence teaches a sport-specific strength that is difficult to create otherwise.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Technical Skills Development with Coach Anneke Beerten
Coach Anneke Beerten shares tips on how to improve mountain bike handling skills and overcome psychological hurdles in taking risks.
The Relationship Between Diet, Exercise, and Sleep
We talk with Examine.com writer Brady Holmer about how diet, exercise, and sleep all impact one another and ultimately play a key role in our health and performance.
Workout of the Week: Roller Under/Overs
Maximize your leg speed with this rolling workout.
What It Takes to Be an Olympic Triathlete
Fast Talk’s first live recording took place at USAT’s 2024 Endurance Exchange, where we spoke with two top coaches who are helping to build Team USA’s Olympic hopefuls.
Understanding the Norwegian Training Method
Lately, the Norwegian method for endurance training has the world abuzz. In reality, its core tenets have been around for decades.
Workout of the Week: Swim Leg Torcher
Your lower body will be pushed to the max with this swim workout!
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Savilia Blunk’s Journey from Junior to Pro
Discover the secrets to a successful transition from junior to pro racing, with insights from professional MTB racer, Savilia Blunk.
Beyond the Basics: How Oxygen Is Delivered Throughout Our Bodies
In our second Basics episode, we talk about how oxygen travels from the air around us to our working muscles, covering everything from the lungs, blood, and heart, to how our working muscles grab that oxygen.
Workout of the Week: Mel McQuaid’s Run Circuit
Whether you’re a runner, triathlete, or cyclist, this workout is great to maintain fitness in the off season.
The Neuroscience of Belief in Endurance Sports, with Dr. Scott Frey
Neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey talks about the hard science behind belief and how our “soft-wired” brain can be an advantage to endurance athletes and coaches.
Workout of the Week: Cadence & Sprint
Improve pedal economy and build power with high-cadence riding.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Group Effect: The Impact of Training Together in an Individual Sport
Explore the intricacies of cycling excellence as former Cycling Canada Endurance Track Coach Jenny Trew and Mattamy National Cycling Center Director Chris Reid divulge insights on effective training groups, developmental ecosystems, and fostering a culture of excellence.