Training Concepts

This short bonus episode is meant to clarify that formulas are a useful starting point in cycling and training, even though they have limitations.

We bring in Dr. Stephen Seiler, one of the world’s preeminent exercise physiologists, to discuss how to adjust your training now that the world is in a chronic state of disruption.

In this episode we look at the big picture when it comes to training in zones, or ranges, versus training a target number. Because what number is best?

We delve into both the nuances of triathlon and how training for that sport relates to endurance training and cycling generally.

We answer questions on interval training and intensity, training for DK in flat places, and muscle fiber recruitment.

In episode 91 we emphasize the many critical aspects of training and coaching that don’t show up in the numbers.

We answer listener questions on training for long endurance events, cardiac drift, the types of inflammation, and much more.

We sit down with Jumbo-Visma rider George Bennett to better understand how he trains, how you can apply his tips, and how pros have vastly different approaches.

Pioneering sports nutritionist Asker Jeukendrup joins us for a discussion on how in-race nutrition is trainable and why you should be training your gut.

There’s a critical distinction between adaptation and recovery. Today, we focus on adaptations—what causes them and how to aid them.

The great thing about gran fondos is there is no “right” way to do them. We teach you how to train, race, and prepare for these popular events.

Mindset in cycling, especially racing, is an important and frequently neglected side of our training. Mindset is often all that separates the best from second best and can be the difference between reaching the podium or finishing a race.

Sepp Kuss former rider for the University of Colorado team, now a member of Jumbo Visma shares his experience of transitioning from an amateur rider to a WorldTour athlete.
There’s some great advice about training, raising your level, and the value of persistence.

We are discussing research about ketogenic diets and sports performance. Studies have come out concluding contradictory things about the effects, benefits and risks. Researchers have strong opinions on both sides. Will going keto make you faster?

We speak with Hunter Allen and Dr. Andy Coggan, pioneers of the use of power meters in cycling.

Maintaining strong training on the bike while aging isn’t as difficult as it may seem, as guest MTB champion Ned Overend illustrates.
We will delineate what age effects truly exist — for example, a drop in maximum heart rate — and others that have been traditionally attributed to aging that now appear to be trainable, such as a loss in fast-twitch muscle fiber strength.

We tackle the always-popular topic of climbing with Sepp Kuss, Dr. Inigo San Millan, Joe Dombrowski, and Ned Overend.

We sit down with Dr. Andy Pruitt to discuss the physiological and psychological needs of athletes, and how an off-season is crucial to meeting those needs.