214: Why Balance and Timing, Not More-Is-Better, Are the Secrets to Peak Performance
We explore how our bodies adapt to training and why that doesn’t mean maximally stressing the body, but stressing it the right amount at the right times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
5 Maj 20221h 16min
213: T-Minus Four Days: prep for Race Day Success with Neal Henderson
Your training is done. It’s only a few days to your big event. This is when many athletes unravel months of training with a few bad choices. Top coach Neal Henderson discusses with us how to avoid the...
28 Apr 20221h 31min
212: Q&A on Indoor Training, Effective Sleep, Recovery Needs for Women, and Vitamin D with Jennifer Real
Medical Doctor and elite Zwift team manager Jennifer Real talks with us about indoor training and racing, and how to get effective recovery including monitoring sleep and taking Vitamin D. Learn more...
21 Apr 202246min
211: Does Strength Training Hurt or Help Endurance Sports with Dr. Bent Rønnestad
We’re joined by Dr Bent R. Rønnestad to dive into questions about concurrent strength and endurance training including whether they interfere with one another, and if endurance athletes should strengt...
14 Apr 20221h 3min
210: Nerd Lab: Eccentric Damage and a Heated Polarized Debate
Exercise physiologists and resident nerds Rob Pickels and Coach Trevor Connor continue their discussion of new scientific research in sport science. Though the discussions we have of these studies may...
7 Apr 20221h 12min
209: The Balance of Race Experience, Scientific Knowledge, and Coaching with Julie Young
We explore how important it is to have race experience, a scientific background and a coaching background to fully guide athletes with coach, physiologist, and past pro Julie Young. Learn more about...
31 Mars 202257min
208: Q&A on Pacing for a Gran Fondo, Juniors Training, Two Minute Climbs, and 5x5 Minute Intervals with Houshang Amiri
We’re joined by Houshang Amiri, a UCI Elite Coach and Trevor Connor’s coach at the Canadian National Center, to address questions about both building endurance and top end work. Learn more about your ...
24 Mars 202245min
207: Addressing Endurance Athlete Gut Issues with Dr. Patrick Wilson
The author of The Athlete’s Gut talks with us about digestive issues like bloating, cramps, pain and inflammation - all of which can derail the best event preparation plans. Learn more about your ad ...
17 Mars 20221h 14min
