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The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 193- Simon Ward The Role of Lifestyle in Athletic SuccessTune into this episode of "The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete" for an engaging discussion with renowned coach Simon Ward and Menachem Brodie. The conversation explores how true coaching extends beyond sports performance, addressing crucial lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and mental health. Discover the holistic approach to coaching that fosters the development of well-rounded, high-performance humans capable of thriving both in sports and daily life.
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In this episode we offer key insights tailored for runners and triathletes aiming for new PRs in their running.
We go quite deep into the how's and whys behind the programming for faster running performances being very different in those for cycling.
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Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists & Tr...2024-11-0644 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 183 What Matters in Developing Strength for Endurance AthletesJoin us in this episode as we delve into "The Evolution of Strength Training in Endurance Sports: Insights from Leading Coaches."
I'll guide you through the significant transformation that endurance sports are witnessing in terms of strength training. And we explore the shift from the conventional approach of lifting weights to understanding the nuances of what enhances an athlete's performance.
Listen to insights from leading experts, including Eric Cressey and Vern Gambetta, as they provide a roadmap for athletes and coaches.
Also, learn about "Fostering a Culture of Inquiry and...2024-04-2131 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 182 - Understanding the Social Media Landscape in Strength Training for Cyclists and TriathletesThe craze for flashy, complex fitness regimes dominates the social media landscape, often contrasting with the disciplined, focused demands of endurance sports like cycling and triathlon. In this episode, Menachem Brodie dispels the misconceptions swirling around complex equates to better. He emphasizes the importance of investing time to master fundamental movements, laying the foundation for gradual progressions.
Straight-talk about the deceptive representation of success in the social media fitness culture sheds light on the risk of getting sidetracked from the core intention of fitness – promoting wellbeing and strength. This discussion underscores the potential perils of adopting advanced ex...2024-03-0336 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 181 - The One I Never Wanted To Have To MakeIn this eye-opening episode of The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete, our host Menachem Brodie examines the broader scope of endurance strength training. Going beyond subjective opinions, he unveils the critical nuances involved in achieving excellence in the field. Dive deep into the fascinating intricacies of balancing intensity and recovery, optimizing repetition quality, and the implications of methodical mental preparation and activation during lifts.
Round off your journey with Brodie's valuable insights on the importance of nurturing patience in strength training, particularly in the light of progressive overload. He emphasizes the significance of long-term benefits over hasty gains...2024-02-1838 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 177- FROM THE ARCHIVES: When & How to Progress Your Strength TrainingThis week we dig back into how to properly progress your strength training beyond the "more reps, more weight", or "Find a harder to execute exercise" mentality that is so incredibly prevalent these days.
We're re-sharing episode 121 as this weeks episode, where Coach Brodie explained the 4 ways to progress your strength training, and the important criteria that must be met before even considering changing the programming.
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Lear...2023-12-0449 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 169- Jason Fitzgerald- Plyometrics: A Dab'll Do Ya!Summer is officially here, and that means it's time to hit the heavier weights (by RPE, or course!) and to get in some plyometrics alongside, to help get your power and strength on the bike or run up! But this goes against pretty much all "common knowledge"! In-season should be just my sport and "core work"....Not if you're looking for your best performances! But the Amount of heavy lifting and plyometrics you do matters, as does the quality of each. In this episode Jason Fitzgerald of StrengthRunning.com shares with us how to think about strength & plyometrics, as...2023-06-0459 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 168- The Top 3 Sports Performance Supplements (& One Some May Consider)"Hey Coach, I wanted to ask you what pre-workout supplement do you think I should use?"..... "Hey, Quick Question, I just saw this new sports supplement 'kill the burn' that's supposed to help your FTP- what do you think?"..... The world of sports performance has rapidly been changing as more and more companies (both small and big) have entered the sports supplement market, to the tune of BILLIONS of $$$ being made each year.
So, what supplements are actually worth you hard earned time and money? This Episode covers 3 must-haves for anyone looking to improve their in-sport performance...2023-05-2942 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastSummer Strength Training for Performance (Workshop) Today!Today, Sunday May 21, 2023 at 12pm EST is the "Summer Strength Training for Performance" workshop. If you'd like to learn how to plan, program, and use strength training to help you ride faster, recover faster, ride stronger for longer, improve your breathing and posture, as well as help you get (and stay!) lean for the season, this is the workshop for you! ***This workshop will NOT be available anywhere else!*** Everyone who signs up willll receive the recording in 48-72 hours after the workshop.
Sign up via the PayPal link Here- if you cannot make it for the...2023-05-2101 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 166- Special Considerations for Masters AthletesAs Masters Athletes, what are the areas we should be looking for special considerations in our training? What are some things that we can do to improve our fitness and outcomes? We cover 3 important areas in this week's episode: 1. Are there special considerations for your "Aerobic Window"? 2. Special considerations for setting your training intensities 3. Special considerations for Strength Training --Please note that this week we do not dive into Peri- or Post-menopausal issues in this episode.
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How can you stay motivated for your longterm goals, while committing to your short term goals, that often don't seem to be in sync? This episode we talked with Dr. Jim Slauson in a deep-dive into how you can progress from being a Masters Athlete, to a Grand Master Athlete- one who not only has fitness and strength, but much more life, enjoyment, and balance, as you head towards Dr. Peter Attia's Centurian...2023-04-161h 23The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 160- Keeping Strength Adaptions Through Your Cycling & Triathlon SeasonHow do you keep your strength training adaptations through the entire cycling & triathlon competitive season? It's both simple, and easy...but it takes a little knowledge and effort. Here's how!
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2023-03-2832 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 158- What is Auto-Regulation Training?There is a up and coming "trend" in strength training which is being called "Auto-Regulatory Training" in the research community. It's been mentioned in the Dr. Andrew Huberman Lab Podcast series with Dr. Andy Galpin, as well as through a number of recent articles. But what is Auto-Regulation Training? Is it really new? What do you need to know in order to use it best?
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C...2023-03-1440 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 151- Coaches Round Table with Erin Carson, Chris Peden, & Menachem BrodieThis episode is one I'm very excited to share with you, as I'm joined by Erin Carson of EC Fit Boulder, and Chris Peden of Combined Athletic Performance, to discuss strength training for endurance athletes. We cover a number of topics including Breathing, how we program strength training, as well as the role of strength training in an endurance athletes training regimen, and much more!
If you enjoy this episode, and have a question you'd like to have us discuss in future Coaches round tables, or here on the podcast, click on the "question" associated with this...2023-01-081h 17The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 140- Steve Neal on Better Breathing for PerformanceBreathing- if you ain't dead, you're doing it right.... right? Well, not so much. Turns out that your breathing can significantly reduce your performance, and limit your recovery. Figuring out how to train your breathing, and not with some gimmick technology piece that doesn't work, can seem complex and overwhelming. This week Steve Neal shares his 30+ year experience coaching with you, to help you understand why breathing is important, what you can do to improve it, and how to easily implement it.
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Learn all bout S...2022-10-091h 30The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 139- How Do You Put It All (Strength + Riding + Recovery) Together?There are a few questions in history which remain unanswered: Why does Vanilla get such a bad rap? Which came first: Chicken or egg? And ho is a cyclist or triathlete to fit it all (strength training, cycling, recovery) in? In this episode we take a detailed question on this subject from an HVTraining email list subscriber, and break it down, step by step, to help YOU learn the thought processes necessary to ensure you get the most out of your time and energy training.
Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.c...2022-10-0245 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 138- Dr. Stuart McGill, Part 2: Be an Athlete 24/7 - From the ArchivesIn part 2 of this interview with Dr. Stuart McGill, we talk about the so often neglected/ overlooked lynchpin to performance and getting pain-free: move well 24/7/365.
Simple, but not easy.
Pick up a copy Dr. McGill's Book: "Back Mechanic" to help gain better understanding of back pain, and how you can improve your daily habits to prevent it.
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Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for...2022-09-2545 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastSSCT 134- A Few Thoughts on End of Season BurnoutAs August winds down, and fall hastily approaches, many of us feel that we SHOULD be looking forward to the cooler days of fall, and the longer endurance rides that it often entails....yet that excitement to get out and ride is waning, and the appeal to stay in bed a little longer seems to be winning more often than naught.
This episode shares a few thoughts on End of Season Burnout and fatigue, and offers a few uncommon approaches in how to deal with it. While some are uncommon simply in their timing, others just aren't...2022-08-2925 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp. 133 The 4 Phases of Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes That Nobody Talks AboutStrength Training is no longer "new" to cyclists and triathletes... Head out on nearly any group ride or masters workout and you're bound to hear others talking about their strength training, or at least something they've read about strength training for their sport.
When it comes to strength training there is far more to it than the mechanics... In this episode we talk about the 4 Phases of Strength Training that nobody talks (or even thinks) about, yet has massive impact on what results you may get.
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The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 132- Mikael Erickson of That Triathlon Show & Scientific Triathlon: Looking back 7 yearsMikael Erickson is known by many as the host of the very popular That Triathlon Show podcast and founder of Scientific Triathlon, a fantastic resource for endurance athletes.
In this episode Mikael reflects on his last 7 years and over 325 episodes of podcasting, and shares his thoughts on how we've progressed, and where things may be going.
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Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List2022-06-031h 21The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 131- Want High Performance? Master this.Surf on any social media page or even on popular fitness blogs, and they'll sell you the idea that in order to get to high performance you need to do some crazy complex workout program. Oh, and don't forget the ego boosting or busting super complex exercises that get tons of likes on Instagram and Facebook (Hello high box jump and heavy squat and deadlift!).
But if you're after real performance enhancement, and peak performances, it's actually a very different story.
You can't handle the truth! Because it's way simpler than those great liars...(errr ma...2022-05-0126 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 130- Nobody Asked Me... But I Have a Few ConcernsThe title says it all: Nobody asked me to share these concerns, but this is an episode I've been thinking about doing for over a year now. And, well.... it seems that the time is right for these concerns to be shared so that we can all begin having important discussions about them.
There are not definitive answers given, just some observations from some guy who's been in and around the fitness and performance industries for a bit.
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How to actually improve fitness & strength
Why strength training is often skipped or neglected by endurance athletes
How to look at yourself or your athlete as a whole
...2022-02-1153 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 128- How Often Should Cyclists & Triathletes Strength Train?So you are strength training cyclist or triathlete....The big question is almost always: How often in a week should strength training take place?
5 days a week?
3 days?
This episode you get the no-nonsense answer.
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Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List2022-01-2723 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 127- Vern Gambetta: Is "Specialization" Helping Us?Vern Gabetta has been coaching for over 50 years, and has penned more than 10 books on the subject. Over that time he has seen many fads and popular approaches come and go, all the while continuing to build strong, resilient athletes and human beings under his guidance. In this episode, Vern shares some of his wisdom on becoming a better coach, helping us understand the difference between statistical significance and coaching significance.
We dive into the world of "specialization" and discuss whether it's helping us push training forward, or perhaps not having as big of a positive effect a...2022-01-1455 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 126- 2022: A Focus on LESS, and more depthThis weeks episode is a short one, as I share the focus for 2022:
Instead of more (books read, content produced) We're going to go deeper, and re-read some of the most influential books read, re-take the best courses, and produce a few new courses ourselves.
It's not minimalism, but rather the ability to dig 8 inches wide, and go 5 miles deep.
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Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for...2022-01-0724 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 125- Chris Peden: The Power of FocusWhen it comes to making cyclists stronger on the bike via strength training, it's important to look at strength training from a different lens. Chris Peden does that...but he wasn't always a cyclist- far from it in fact.
In this episode Chris Shares his experiences that brought him to cycling a bit later in his athletic career, how he views strength training for endurance athletes, and some fantastic insights to help you get far more from your strength training, rather than just more weight on the bar or more reps.
This one's a fantastic o...2021-12-2359 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastSSCT Ep 124- Chewing Gum, Music, and ConsistencyI've managed to pick up a case of Strep throat, so this weeks episode is a short, quick hitter with a few topics I've had the last week in the weight room.
Make sure to subscribe, as we've got some phenomenal guest interviews coming up that you won't want to miss!
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Sign up for the Strength Training for...2021-12-1616 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 122- Research without context = Dangerous?When it comes to training these days, it seems that "research leads the way".
For most, this makes sense- the research shows us what works, and then we move in that direction....right?
Not exactly.
More often than not, the researchers are looking to figure out why what the best coaches in the field of performance are doing, works.
In the case of strength training for cycling and triathlon, researchers are just now catching up to the use of heavy weights in strength training for performance...but there is a...2021-12-0254 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 121- When & How to Progress Your Strength TrainingAh, progression in your (or your athletes) strength training: Easy peasy! Add more weight, or, find a more advanced exercise.
Right?
Well, actually..... In this weeks episode Coach Brodie explains the 4 ways to progress your strength training, and the important criteria that must be met before even considering changing the programming. And the "common ways" of changing the program? Aren't the best options- most of the time. It depends.
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Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.c...2021-11-2548 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 120- Strength Training for Triathlon- How to do itHow should triathletes approach strength training?
Should they lift until their muscles are burning?
Should they do "sport-specific" movements that look like their running or swimming?
Do they target "limiter" muscles, like the triceps and calves?
What should their strength training periodization look like?
In this weeks episode we cover all of the above, as well as the top 3 mistakes triathletes make within their workouts, that leaves them programming their muscles (and bodies) for the exact opposite effect than that which they want.
2021-11-1946 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 119- Deena Blacking on Reflection & Planning, Not Ploughing AheadAs we prepare to turn the clocks back this weekend, many endurance athletes are looking ahead to next summer's events and riding. . .But have you taken the time to dive back into your past years work to figure out a better plan?
Deena Blacking is a cycling coach, lawyer, and writer based out of Girona, Spain. Originally from the UK, Deena has been developed a coaching approach to help her riders, and readers, to not only get great results, but also to develop a far better plan. In this week's episode Deena sat down with us to...2021-11-0558 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 118- Coaches Mindset & The State of the Fitness WorldThis weeks episode is a bit different. My energy has been really low (thanks, Corona), but I wanted to stay consistent. So, here we are! I share a few thoughts on the mindset of coaches these days, as well as the state of the fitness world, which has become so obsessed with marketing, and cheap subscriptions models.
Like it, or dislike it, this week is a slower paced episode, with some thoughts and observations.
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Here's the thing that pretty much no one believes: Colin has gotten stupid strong and fast, not having used a weight more than 45#.....He's not the only one:
Carolyn G. who has been in the Big Gear Blueprint program since March, has also gotten really fast, having set lifetime PR's after 5 weeks off the bike, while continuing just her strength training and doing some...2021-10-2159 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 116- Corona RecoveryThe more I experience, and the more conversations I have with others who've had corona, and the coaches of those who've had corona, the more I come to conclude that there is no one common pathway to return to sport.
This week I share an update as to how things are going, and how I'm dealing with these challenges.
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On a macro level, a huge determination of success or failure, and especially so the speed of which you achieve or fail- is the setup.
Chris Abbott is the co-host of the Breakthrough Secrets Podcast, and has been in the fitness industry for nearly 13 years. In this time he's gone from a trainee, to a trainer, to a gym owner, and has had his fair share of success along the way- and some failures as well.2021-10-071h 01The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 114- I Caught CoronaWell, this sucks.
Less than 24 hours before I was due to fly to Leuven, Belgium, to present at the Science in Cycling Conference and to teach a 1 day Masterclass on Assessment for Strength Training for Cyclists, I tested positive. In this short episode I share a brief overview of my experience thus far, and try to add a little value to your life.
Did you or someone you know catch Corona?
I'd love to hear about their/your experience, and path back to riding/running/swimming!
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2021-09-3021 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 113- Dr. Chris Myers- Triathlon Training with PowerFor many of us, Training and Racing with a Power meter, has been a bit of a training bible, helping us to get more out of our time on the bike. Previously here on the SSCT Podcast we spoke with Hunter Allen about the myths of training with power for cyclists. . .but we didn't really get into the challenges that Triathletes face as they try to train with power on the run, and in the swim.
Dr. Chris Myers has co-authored the book that will help triathletes of all background and abilities move to master their power...2021-09-2354 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 112- Strength Training for Cyclists- avoid following the trendsWith Labor Day behind us, many cyclists are turning to base training, which for a growing number of cyclists, means hitting the weights. While hitting the weight should provide a big boon to your on-bike performance, many are making a few simple mistakes that are costing them the very things they're after from their strength training.
In this episode we talk about strength training for cyclists, and how to avoid the mistakes that following the current trends will lead you to.
Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.hu...2021-09-1639 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 111- Matt Fitzgerald- The Comeback Quotient: Tragedy & Resilience Are the Same PlaybookMatt Fitzgerald has helped hundreds of thousands of endurance athletes over the years through his books, writings, and training programs. Over the last few years Matt's books and writings have had major tones of mental training, sports psychology, and "what it takes to make it" above and beyond the physical preparation for events.
In this episode we sat down and talked with Matt about his latest book "The Comeback Quotient", how he sees tragedy & resilience being the same playbook, the importance of getting comfortable with uncertainty, and how his experiences as an athlete and writer have helped h...2021-09-101h 08The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 110- Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathlete Masters Ages 50+Strength Training is here to stay. It's finally getting attention in the mass media, which means articles videos, and lots of content from well-meaning coaches and professional journalists. . . While this is a step in the right direction the vast majority of these resources and the information within, are aimed towards endurance athletes in their 20's, 30's and 40's.
From how to train, to what exercises to do and when, Masters athletes over the age of 50 are often not included in the conversation, despite having different needs and some changes to the training approaches.
In this ep...2021-09-0344 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 109- Jay Croft: Fitness is Not a Binary OptionJay Croft has been writing about fitness for quite some time...but he noticed there's a huge gap in the information that's being written, and the individuals who are looking for good, high-quality information that is going to help them:
Those aged 50+
So he started writing fitness content geared specifically for those aged 50+, their unique needs, and helping to decipher much of the fitness information out there, into easy to understand and enact pieces of information.
In this episode we talk about how masters athletes can get far better results by understanding who...2021-08-261h 11The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 108- The (Now) Absurdity of Evidence Based PracticeScience, it seems, has become the be-all, end-all for everything training these days.
"Show me the research proving this works" riders and coaches alike proclaim, while talking about training approaches. Many cyclists and triathletes these days outright refuse to do a specific workout- or even strength exercise- if there isn't a research article "proving it works" or "showing it's valuable.
This has now reached "official absurdity levels", as the endurance training world has apparently lost their northern star of the training world: The ONE subject matter who, well, matters:
YOU.
In t...2021-08-2052 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 107- Mike Kurkowski: What Do You Want to Be?When it comes to working through and around obstacles in life, Mike Kurkowski has had quite a few- from beating Leukemia as a 3 year old at a time when it was pretty much unheard of, how he re-learned how to move well as a 20-something year old after having a pin in his leg for many years that changed his movements, and how he became the co-host of The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast, where he and co-host Chris Abbot have some the most incredibly deep and meaningful conversations with health, fitness, and training professionals.
In todays episode Mike a...2021-08-121h 09The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 106- Margin of Safety Part 2In this episode we break down specific action items for each of the 3 types of endurance athletes:
Tech Geeks/ Mathematicians
Evidence based
Know Thyself
Creating the margin of safety in your training for improved results will take 3 different routes for each of these kinds of athletes. Some will focus on training related things, and others on non-related items. But finding the right thing to focus on will have a huge impact on whether or not you can create that margin of safety in your training to see greater results with less time, or not.
2021-08-0635 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 103- Lee Welton: Hiking as Cross Training for Cyclists & TriathletesLee Welton is a Physical Therapist and strength coach for hikers and backpackers. An outdoor enthusiast himself, Lee enjoys adventures in the great outdoors, and spent some time with us discussing: The similarities between hiking and biking The importance of strong feet Mistakes cyclists and triathletes make when adding hiking to their fall or winter training How to stay strong, resilient, and injury free and much more! Lee is a wealth of knowledge, and shares some deep insights into how to tie together strength training for performance and cross training, while allowing the latter to be an enjoyable mental a...2021-07-151h 05The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 102- Learn More From Old ThingsOver the last 15 years or so, there has been a strong tendency to only rely, or to rely heavily, on the newest, latest, and supposedly "greatest". . . but in doing so, many coaches, athletes, and general health & fitness folks have missed out on the huge wealth of knowledge that has been accumulated to date.
Certainly, some things we have learned from experience are not as useful or applicable as previously thought, yet many other fundamentals have been learned, refined and practiced to far better levels than what those in modern society would.
NEW dominated old, and on...2021-07-0828 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 101- Greg Choat: When to Get More Aggressive with Your Bike FitGreg Choat is a performance specialist based out of Las Vegas who has worked with a number of athletes from a variety of sports, ranging from UFC and Olympic level Badminton to cyclists and triathletes in the amateur and professional levels. In this episode our main topic is when and how to get more aggressive with your bike fit during the season. The answer will surprise many cyclists and triathletes, and bring into light a few really important considerations which are missed when talking about "getting more aero".
In this episode we also talk a...2021-07-011h 26The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 100- Low Back Pain in Cyclists & The Importance of CultureIn this episode we talk about the acceptance of low back pain in cyclists- especially in their non-riding daily life- and how we need to be very mindful of the culture(s) which surround us: Their strengths, weaknesses, biases, and how we should continually ask good questions and not simply follow along.
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Subscribe...2021-06-2432 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 99- Dr. Kasey Hill: What Do Runners Need?Dr. Kasey Hill has joined us again to talk about strength training for runners, the process of getting the most out of your strength training. We talk about a number of absolutely vital topics including: Injury Prevention, Barefoot Running, not-so popular variations of plyometric warmups to help with better coordination and power expression in your running, and even the use of walk-run intervals and how they can help you become a much better runner and triathlete!
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2021-06-181h 10The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 98- The Most Important ThingAs we learn more about training, racing, fitness, and ourselves, there are many different items vying for our attention, screaming that we'll fail without it.
But what truly is the most important thing?
This week we take a look at the most important thing for cyclists, triathletes, coaches, and well, actually, anyone who's looking to improve themselves in their health and wellness!
Sign up for the Strength Training for Cycling Certification which opens June 13-23, 2020 for the insiders list, (June 14-23 for the general public)
Read more on...2021-06-1029 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 97- Chris Abbot & Mike Kurkowski- Are You Being Coached or Enabled?Chasing PR's, podiums, being a stronger, faster cyclist or triathlete is great- but where does it get you in the big picture of life?
If you're not paying attention to what you're becoming in pursuit of those goals, the answer is: Not Much!
In this episode I sat down with The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast's co-hosts Chris Abbot & Mike Kurkowski to better understand:
Are you being COACHED, or ENABLED? And what's the difference between the two?
What makes each one of us a success?
Is it the same in fitness and business?2021-06-041h 24The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 96- Where'd You Hear That?!??This episode we get into 4 unfounded and completely unreasonable "common sense" and popular items making their way around the internet these days, and why each one of them is absolutely ridiculous.
Yes, the internet is full of "information", but without a gatekeeper, fact-checker, or better understanding of the foundational knowledge needed to actually understand what's flying, we're all prone to follow incredibly bad advice.
Episode 30- How to ACTUALLY read a research article
Episode 34- Archie Kablan
Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/
2021-05-2735 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 95- Steve Palladino: Running with Power- Train Smarter, Not HarderRunning with a power meter may seem a bit, well, odd, as many tend to think of power meters as being these relatively big pieces of equipment. But thanks to STRYD Power Meter, runners from around the world are now able to dial in their running with the help of power. But translating the data and HOW to utilize it takes a very different skillset and understanding than that of cycling.
Steve Palladino has been helping runners of all abilities learn how to train smarter through power based training, since the introduction of the running power meter...2021-05-2050 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 94- Is Your Sleep Keeping You From Getting Faster?Are you looking for the latest and greatest "recovery" tool?
Thinking about buying a theragun, or those fancy recovery boots?
Sure you can spend your hard earned cash on some things that you can hold in your hand....or.... you could spend some time doing something that actually has a far bigger impact on your recovery and adaptation:
Sleep.
This week we talk about the top 3 reasons how your lack of sleep/sleep quality is keeping you from gaining the fitness that you are training for, and 5 simple wa...2021-05-1343 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 93- Tim Robinson - There Are No Secrets; How Many Camels Are You Worth?Tim Robinson was born into a "coaching & teaching family", and has found his own passion and love in coaching. After having worked in the Division 2 football world, has transitioned to helping coaches reach more athletes via the TrainHeroic platform. Tim and I sat down to talk about coaching and how to be the best coach you can be.
But our conversation went so much deeper than to be only for coaches, we went deep on topics that effect anyone who is involved in fitness, for themselves or others, and wants to leverage fitness to help them perform...2021-05-071h 53The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 92- NOW! Is the time to LIFT HEAVY STUFF!Are you cutting strength training out of your weekly training schedule?
This episode is a MUST listen, and NOW is the time to lift heavy things! (March to May/June for northern hemisphere).
But you'll need to have done the preparations in order to be truly prepared. Take a listen to learn about why and how to keep your strength training going, to see on-bike performances.
Episode 18- Learn the 5 Stages of Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes
Video: Foam Rolling Part 1- The Legs
...2021-04-2928 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 91-Mike Robertson- The Art of Strength Training for Performance: Stay CuriousMike Robertson has been a leader in the field of Strength Training for Performance for over a decade. Through his writing for T-Nation and his educational courses, Mike has helped shape hundreds, if not thousands, of strength coaches over that time to be the best coaches they can be for the only client that matters: The one right in front of them.
In this episode Mike talks about:
The art of becoming a great coach
How to recognize your biases in your programming
Understanding the role of strength training for each client
How to grow and le...2021-04-231h 05The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 90- Why Do Cyclist & Triathletes Have Back Pain?Why do cyclists and triathletes seem to inevitably get back pain?
This question, and pain, has plagued tens of thousands of cyclists and triathletes over the decades, yet nobody seems to have a clear-cut answer.
In this episode, McGill Certified Practitioner and USA Cycling + USA Triathlon Certified Coach, Menachem Brodie, helps explain some of the unique variables and not-so-well-known facts about development of back pain, and a few tips to help you turn the tables on that ache!
Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining...2021-04-151h 00The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 89- Erin Carson on Strength Training for Triathlon PerformanceErin Carson, whom many know as the coach at EC Fit Strength Boulder, is one of the few strength coaches in the endurance world who has been able to interlace strength, performance, and long-term athlete development for those she coaches of ALL ages and abilities.
In this episode Erin and I talk a lot of the details of strength training for performance, and how it is very different than just picking things up and putting them down.
In particular, we talk about how it takes time to get under load. This is something many endurance at...2021-04-081h 04The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 88- All-Out Efforts: Why you're not getting the results you want (or deserve)All-out efforts: the bane, and backbone, of many cyclists training regimen.
While we dislike the pain, we love the rewards....You ARE getting the full rewards from these, right?
In this episode Coach Brodie shares a few insights on how to get far more out of your all outs, to help you achieve the best possible results you can, on the time and energy you invest in your training.
Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/
Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel...2021-04-0148 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 87 Amber Neben: World Champion & 2x Olympian - Stay in the Moment: Adversity, Gratitude, Faith, and Becoming the Best You Can BeAs endurance athletes, we tend to think that we are tough.... soccer (football) players, not so much...But what does it take to continue to keep fighting, building, and progressing, through the bigger setbacks life throws at you?
And to become a World Champion.
And then an Olympian.
And then to have the Olympics delayed a year due to the pandemic?
Amber Neben sits down and shares with us her journey to becoming a World Champion and Olympian, where we dive into a number of topics that many...2021-03-2544 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 86- The Core Is MORE (If you want performance, that is...)What is "The Core"?
Why does everyone seem to think that it's just your stomach/ soft midsection?
What do you need to do as a cyclist or triathlete to train your "core" to actually see performance benefits?
And, why many who say they're "evidenced based" actually fail the litmus test, when it comes to training "the core" for performance...
All that and more on this weeks episode!
Meghan Callaway: "Form Fix: Do Your Dead Bugs Feel Too Easy?"
Dr. Stu McGill's Website: BackFit Pro2021-03-1740 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 85- Colin Sandberg- Getting to the Stronger YOU: Small Details Matter....But it has to be the right ones.Colin Sandberg has been coaching cyclists from all ages and abilities for over 10 years, including time in China, and working with the Young Medalists program in Philadelphia. In this episode Colin and I talk about:
communication
perspective
making progress season to season
recognizing themes or patterns in our training and racing, for better or worse
how a coach can and should help you beyond just writing a training plan
Gear-inch ratios
And other small, but really important considerations coaches should be thinking about to gain better performances and fitness
How the sport of cycling is changing (physically) thanks...2021-03-121h 35The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 84- HRV training for performance: Accuracy & Precision matter... Choose your hardware carefully!Training with Heart Rate Variability: Peeking Under The Hood & Knowing Which Dials to Turn
Heart Rate Variability based training is becoming more of a buzzworthy topic these days. While many are spitting out highly marketable information about HRV, very little of that information will help you get more dialed in with your training.
In this episode we take a dive into the world of HRV training, to help you choose the right tool, and the right method, to help you actually TRAIN with HRV- not just work out.
2021-03-0535 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 83- Hunter Allen- Myths in Training with PowerHunter Allen is known around the world for his work in helping make the power meter into the incredibly powerful training tool that it is today. His work with Dr. Andy Coggan to write the foundational book "Training & Racing with a Power meter" has revolutionized how cyclists and triathletes approach their training (and racing)....Yet there are still a few areas that have either misconceptions about, or straight up are being done incorrectly thanks to "common knowledge" (aka heresy!)
In this episode we cover:
What myths Hunter wishes would just DIE, when it comes to...2021-02-2658 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 82- Purposeful Movement: The Golden Ticket for Strength Training for PERFORMANCELift Heavy Sh!t! May be the current mantra, and while it offers some returns, there's a far smarter way to work, that will offer you even better returns: Purposeful Movement.
This week we take a deeper look into what purposeful movement is, and how you can begin to think on how to build purposeful movement into your programs, for far better results.
Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.humanvortextraining.com/
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Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Tr...2021-02-1929 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 81-Miguel Aragoncillo: Improve Performance and Movement By Going DeeperMiguel Aragoncillo is a movement and performance specialist, with a deep wealth of knowledge. We sat down to talk about some of the deep rabbit holes in performance vs. regular "strength training". We spoke about his seeking to learn more about the off-the-beaten-path books and resources during one of his internships, and how his curiosity has helped him grow massively as a professional.
From taking an internship with no guarantee of employment after, to learning to take asymmetrical risks, Miguel has been pushing the boundaries as a movement professional by going DEEPER, instead of wider.
We...2021-02-1258 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 80- "Future proofing Triathlon" Article in Triathlete Mag BreakdownHave you read the "Future Proofing of Triathlon" Article in Triathlete mag yet? This is the reality of the sad state of triathlon these days, and it has absolutely nothing to do with races being cancelled or postponed.
The problem?
"The average triathlon coach"- which unfortunately, I've found to be true over the last 20 years.
We take a look at the huge problem triathlon has, and how you can be a part of the solution, not the problem- as an athlete or coach.
Read more on the HVTraining...2021-02-0548 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 79- Dan John- Lessons Learned: Fun and the Pursuit of Lifelong Learning & movementIf you haven't yet heard of Dan John, you're in for a big treat!
Dan has been coaching for over 4 decades, and has been an athlete his entire life. From Track and Field to Olympic weightlifting, Dan has played and coached for many years. With over 10 books authored over the last 20 years, Dan has shared his wisdom, insights, and failures with coaches and athletes around the world. He's been coaching others online since 1998, before most people knew what Adobe Acrobat is.
This episode I got to sit down with Dan, and talk shop with him. T...2021-01-291h 16The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEP 78 Strength Training for Running Part 2Strength training for runners- how much do you need, and are barbells and dumbbells even necessary?
In Part one of this two part series, we spoke about the 3 jobs of a muscle, the 3 red flags I saw in the program for the person asking about adding a barbell strength program to their running, and more.
This week is part two of a two part series answering diving into the details of how to answer the question of:
How much barbell strength training do you need if you want to improve your running?
2021-01-2239 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 77 Harvey Newton- Strength Training for CyclistsHarvey Newton is one of the original coaches to help cyclists use strength training to get fitter, faster, and stronger on their bikes. I had the honor of sitting down and talking with Harvey on his thoughts on strength training for cyclists (and triathletes), and his thoughts on a number of topics:
-Harvey's work sharing strength training for cyclists
-The importance of NOT doing a million "functional" exercises
-Should cyclists be performing Olympic lifts (in their entirety)
-What's the difference between Strength Training vs. Resistance Training
-Developing Strength for your SPORT, not the...2021-01-151h 03The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 76- Strength Training for Running Part 1As I perused the interwebs this past week, I found a question in one of the groups I really like asking about "barbell strength training + running training". This is a question that many cyclists and triathletes ask themselves as well, with many simply following the newly minted mantra of "life heavy $hit". While this mantra comes from a place of really good intentions, it missed 95% of what you REALLY need to be doing to see in-sport gains from your strength training.
This week is part one of a two part series answering diving into the details of ho...2021-01-0833 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 75 Jonas Deichmann Enduring for the long term: Life, Adventure, and the Human ConnectionJonas Deichmann is currently in the midst of the bike portion of his year-long 120x Ironman Distance self-supported undertaking, currently in Turkey and waiting to work his way across Siberia....in the middle of winter. We talk about some of his previous adventures, what it takes to get through weather well below 0 deg. Celsius, and how human connection and care is THE common language around the world. A fantastic way to kick off 2021.
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Read more on the HVTraining Blog: https://www.huma...2021-01-011h 00The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 74 What is Mental Toughness?Last week we spoke with Dr. Lisa Lewis on boosting your Mental Immunity, which is a key ingredient for coming out of winter stronger than you went in....but what about mental toughness?
What is mental toughness? Is it this push through and get it done mentality? Is there more to it than getting through tough days and times?
This week we take a look at what true mental toughness is, and a few resources to help you hone in on your own mental toughness.
Read more o...2020-12-2530 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 73- Dr. Lisa Lewis: Winter is coming, Build your Mental Immune SystemWith Thanksgiving behind us, and as the days turn colder and shorter, many of us will head into our pain caves to "dig deep" and push hard. While the intent behind it is good, digging deeper and getting more intense may not be doing you good- physically or mentally.
In this episode Dr. Lisa Lewis shares with us insights that we, and our athletes, can use to help us understand:
Are we building up our Mental Immune System, or are we breaking it down?
Connect with Dr. Lewis: https://drlewisconsulting.com/
2020-12-1845 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 72 Surgery or Heal Naturally? 4 steps to better outcomesIn this weeks podcast we talk about 4 steps to take that can help you have better injury outcomes,.
This is NOT medical advice and you should ALWAYS follow your doctors advice. What today is, is information to help you have a far better, more effective conversation with your doctor and sports medicine team to help you figure out the best path for you, and to understand that in many cases you do in fact have options, and may have the ability find the best one for you: if you know the thought processes and steps to take...2020-12-1133 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 71- Selene Yeager- GRAVEL! And, The 2nd Biggest Eye Roll In HistoryGravel riding has quickly grown the last 5 years to be one, if not THE most popular form of cycling. But the demands require many of us roadies, and yes cyclocrossers as well, to take a very different approach and mindset to these rides. In this episode, Selene Yeager, Author of "GRAVEL: The Ultimate Guide to the Gear, Training, and Grit You Need to Crush it!" and I talk all about gravel riding. From the bikes and equipment, to the people and how much closer to nature you are. And much like a great gravel ride, we take a few d...2020-12-041h 10The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 70- Tim Farin Part Two: 2020 and the season that wasThis week Tim and I sat down to recap the 2020 season, talk about its effects on 2021 and beyond, and also discussed Jonas Deichmann's bike ride from Norway to Cape Town, South Africa, which he wrote about in their new book Cape to Cape.
In this episode Tim and I discussed:
-Will the UCI or Pro Teams have their riders live and train in Capsules like the NBA did?
-Should race radio be removed from the races?
-What does 2021 look like after a tumultuous 2020?
-Who will come out and race...2020-11-2736 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 69- Tim Farin The Giro, The Tour, & More!Tim Farin and I met in 2018 when he came to Tel Aviv ahead of the 2018 Giro d'Italia to learn more about the cycling culture and scene here in Israel. Tim and I sat down to discuss the 2020 ProTour season, how Corona has affected the races, and to guess who would win the Tour de France, and how the Giro and Vuelta would go. We recorded this episode back on September 16, 2020, before the end of the Tour, so we didn't know what was coming! Tim is an accomplished writer, and recently published a fantastic book "Cape to Cape" documenting Jonas...2020-11-201h 16The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 68- Kettlebell Swings for Cyclists, and How to Train For PowerAh the kettlebell swing! Since CrossFit has come along, nearly everyone is now familiar with the Kettlebell swing. While this could be a good thing, it's also led to many folks grabbing the "RX" kettlebells of 16kg for the ladies, and 24kg for the guys thinking "its Rx, so it must be the right one!" We dive into why that thought process is keeping you from getting the results you want and deserve, as well as why lifting heavy sh!t to "develop power" should be at least a few weeks away for those who have not been doing...2020-11-1233 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 67 Rebecca Rusch- Be Good: It's who you discover you are along the wayRebecca Rusch has been a pioneer in the gravel riding world, having established one of, if not THE premier gravel event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, which here in 2020 actually took place digitally. Bringing us along for her journey over the last 15 years, Rebecca has managed to take 7 World Championships, write a Best-Selling book, win an Emmy for her film "Blood Road", win Leadville 100 four times, ride a mountain bike like a boss so as to be inducted into the mountain bike hall of fame, and so much more.
We sat down with Rebecca to talk about her journeys aro...2020-11-061h 12The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 66- 360 Degree Mindfulness: Connecting your Emotions and Body for better resultsIt seems now days that "Mindfulness" is a hot topic that has many endurance athletes flocking to meditation apps and forrest fields to "be more mindful". But is sitting and meditating to "clear one's mind fo all thoughts" REALLY all there is to being more mindful?
No. Not even close.
While opening up one's acceptance to meditation is certainly a huge step in the right direction, it's only a piece of the puzzle.
In this weeks episode we talk about connecting to your emotions, and your body, to help you and your athletes ge...2020-10-3037 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 65- Tim Cusick: The Future of Endurance Training for 2020 and BeyondTim Cusick has been coaching cyclists for over 15 years, including some of the top riders in the world. But he's also influenced hundreds of thousands of athletes and coaches from around the world thanks to his role as WKO's lead developer. In this episode Tim talks about using data in your coaching, the art of coaching and putting together training camps. He also shares with us an insight into one of his current projects: BaseCamp, which is a completely virtual training program geared to help YOU ride stronger next year.... We dive deep into the power of community, building...2020-10-231h 08The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 64- Improve Your Performance With Posture & BreathingBack in Episode 59 Sebastian Weber and I discussed the LEOMO Type-S and how it can help improve riders posture and performance on the bike. Posture on the bike has HUGE implications on recovery, performance, and even the efforts you're able to put out (and their repeatability). This week we talk about posture, breathing, and how you can look to improve your performance with a few exercises and focus on your SKILL riding your bike.
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Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Perfor...2020-10-1636 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 63- Biju Thomas- Talent Doesn't Matter: Rebuilding Through Life's Opportunities2020 has proven to be a year of pretty big challenges, with lots of completely unexpected surprises. But it's also allowed us the opportunity to take a step back and deeply reassess what we're doing, what's working for us, and are we actually doing the things we need to do to get what's REALLY important to us.
Biju Thomas is known in the endurance sports world for his Feed Zone Cookbook, and Feed Zone Portables Cookbook, but he has a wealth of training and racing experience which he shares with us in todays episode. We talk about:
Be...2020-10-091h 23The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 62- The Importance of Goal Setting: Are you Busy, or Productive?Buzz buzz buzz! *Ping!*
It seems that we are more "connected" than ever before, which has led our days to be filled with reacting to our phones, emails, and many other "must do's" in our day to day activities. But at the end of the day we have to ask ourselves "Was I productive, or just busy?"
The answer may surprise you more often than not.
This week we break down the 4 pillars of making your days, weeks, months, and years more PRODUCTIVE and less busy as we talk talk about goal setting. We...2020-10-0242 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 61 Shane McLean- The Obstacle IS the way, Consistency is The Work HorseShane McLean has been writing fitness content for a number of years starting with his church newsletter, then for The Examiner and Tony Gentilcore, and now for BarBend. But it wasn't the easiest path: From doing poorly in english while in school to not being the most comfortable making exercise videos but making them anyhow.
Shane has no taken the easy path, but rather followed his passion and love for fitness and helping others, and put into action FOCUSED, PURPOSEFUL PRACTICE to share his experiences to help his clients and readers from around the world.
Co...2020-09-251h 00The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 60- Cyclists & Triathletes How Much Technology Should You Use?Starting in the mid 90's cyclists and triathletes have turned more and more to technology to help the ride, train, and race better....but is there an upper limit in what technology can do for us?
Does Technology dull or replace our ability to tune into what our bodies are trying to tell us?
Or does it allow us to get even more out of ourselves?
What should a beginner cyclist or triathlete invest in as far as technology?
All that, and more, in today's episode!
Read more o...2020-09-1849 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 59- Cycle Faster- Sebastian Weber of INSCYD on the LEOMO and HOW you ride MATTERS!You've heard me and other guests say it: Riding a bike is a SKILL that needs to be developed, trained, and honed.
But HOW do you train to ride your bike better?
Sebastian Weber and I sat down to talk about the LEOMO Type-S and how it can help cyclists and triathletes, especially beginners, to get fitter faster. No need to spend thousands of dollars on a top end bike, or super fast wheel set... you just need to learn how to ride your bike better, more economically, and for longer periods.
Posture...2020-09-1155 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 58- Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes: Are TRX/Suspension or Bodyweight considered STRENGTH Training?This week we cover a HOT TOPIC:
Are TRX (suspension trainers), bodyweight, pilates, or yoga considered STRENGTH training? The answer will probably surprise you!
We also talk about the WHY behind the answer, and give examples of how it all fits together. This week is packed full of insights and info, so make sure you have your notebook apps open, and ready to go!
Mentioned in todays podcast:
https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/coach-brodies-team
Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Course
https://strength-training-for-cyclist-certification.mykajabi.com/hv...2020-09-0449 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 57- Stronger Triathlon- Ali Meeks: Conquer Your Fear of the Triathlon SwimAli Meeks is a former NCAA Division 1 swimmer, triathlon coach, and has helped hundreds of triathletes break through their fear of the triathlon swim, to have fun, go faster, and get their triathlon going with a GREAT start. Ali shares with us deep insights into the power of presence, how your life outside of triathlon can affect your triathlon performance and gains, and how simple, consistent daily practices can give your sport- and life- a big boost!
Read Ali's Guest Blog Post:
https://www.humanvortextraining.com/conquer-your-fea…e-triathlon-swim/
Ali...2020-08-281h 07The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 56- General Physical Preparation vs. Strength Training for Performance for Cyclists & TriathletesIn this episode we talk about the major differences between General Physical Preparation and Strength Training for Performance. While some believe that if you're doing a sport you should "automatically be doing strength specific for that sport" in fact, those who do this lose a lot of EASY gains, as well as balance, that they can get out of first going through a general physical preparation program for 12-18 months.
On the other side, the vast majority of those strength training "for cyclists" or "for triathletes" programs out there are in fact just general physical preparation programs...2020-08-2145 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 55- Trevor Connor of FastTalk Podcast Part 2- "I Don't Want to Go That Fast" - Riding like a Pro CyclistHave you ever had another rider or triathlete out on a ride or run say to you "I don't want to go that fast"?
Trevor Connor has, and he has also said it to others. It's a part of being a TRUE pro on the bike!
Trevor Connor is a a former professional racer, currently a cycling coach and Co-founder of FastLabs, home of the FastTalk Podcast. Trevor and I sat down and talked pretty much all things cycling related, and did a nice dive into coaching, training and a number of related topics.
2020-08-1451 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 54 Trevor Connor of FastTalk Podcast on Coaching, Racing, and Progression as a rider and CoachTrevor Connor is a a former professional racer, currently a cycling coach and Co-founder of FastLabs, home of the FastTalk Podcast. Trevor and I sat down and talked pretty much all things cycling related, and did a nice dive into coaching, training and a number of related topics.
In Part 1 we talk about Trevor's experiences as a racer, coach, and team director. How road cycling involves many skills that are often developed through hard-fought experiences. And why training camps can be great experiences for racers and non-racers alike.
Make sure to subscribe a...2020-08-0752 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 53- Soreness does NOT determine if a strength workout was good especially for cyclists & triathletesOften times cyclists and Triathletes have been led to believe that soreness after a strength workout is an indication of a "good workout". In today's episode we'll discuss why this is NOT the case, as well as the importance of QUALITY TRAINING, Consistency, and Adaptation. http://tommykono.com/
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Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance”
Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List2020-07-3139 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 18. The 5 Stages of Strength Training for Cycling & Triathlon SuccessIn todays episode Coach Brodie talks in depth about the 5 Stages of Strength Training that EVERY Cyclist, Triathlete, & Runner MUST go through each year, in order to have success in their chose sport from strength training...and not an injury. Covered in todays podcast are a number of common questions, and areas where many athletes screw up strength training:
Should a Cyclist perform a 1RM (1 Repetition Max Test)?
Does a Triathlete need to Deadlift from the floor?
Why you should NOT leave strength training sessions crawling.
Is being s...2019-09-0358 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEpisode 5- Strength, Agility & Speed for Triathletes and RunnersThis week Coach Brodie shares with you some big takeaways from our last 2 interviews with Running Expert Dr. Kasey Hill, and Speed & Agility Expert Lee Taft. This will be a staple of the Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast, after every 2-3 complimentary interviews, Coach Brodie will go back through the interviews and dig out a few diamonds to give you, the listener, to help you progress your fitness, training, and abilities to all-new levels.
While not all take-home episodes may be this polished, I believe it's important to give you as much of an...2019-03-1259 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 2: Force Creates Motion, BUT Stiffness CONTROLS Motion!In episode 2 Coach Brodie talks about his recent appearance on the GCN Show to help Hank & Dan crush their pushups proper, and why force production in itself is not the end goal of a strength training program.... but STIFFNESS and force production ARE.
Learn why Pushups may not be "bike specific", but the FUNdamental 5+1 Movements of Push, Pull, Squat, Hinge, Press, and Rotary Stability ARE IN FACT critical to master if you're looking to crush your on-bike or in-sport goals.2019-02-1923 minThe Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete PodcastEp 1: It depends.In our first episode, we'll talk briefly about how and why there is no single answer for each training question: especially when it comes to strength training, and talk a little bit about stretching. I'd love to hear from you! Email your questions to Brodie@HumanVortextraining.com and be sure to subscribe and share!2019-02-1211 min