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Performance Cycling Podcast is a long-form podcast where two avid bike racers discuss the science behind their sport in a casual but technical way
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Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
In this episode, Todd and Jason discuss the gut microbiome and probiotics. The human body is complicated, including the bacteria in our intestines. How does our intestinal composition affect our performance?
Show Notes:
Probiotics and athletes review
Study on probiotics and athletes
Gut microbiota in athletes and physically active people
Observational study on gut microbiome of elite cyclists
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Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
In this episode, Todd and Jason discuss the ketogenic diet for the cycling population. There are some potential health benefits for the keto diet, but does the diet work for cyclists?
Show Notes:
Insulin response in endurance athletes vs sedentary
Keto and Exercise Performance
Off-road cyclists
Tim Noakes 1
Tim Noakes 2
Body Composition
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Email us at performancecyclingpodcast@gmail.com
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Check out our article on a good dynamic warm up!
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Does your cadence matter? Today, Todd and Jason explore a few studies regarding cadence and look to decide on their optimal cadence for performance.
CORE STRENGTH PROTOCOL ARTICLE - JOIN OUR RESEARCH
Show Notes:
Efficiency in cycling: A review
Cadence and performance in elite cyclists
Interactions between cadence and power output effects on mechanical efficiency
Relationship between cadence, pedalling technique and gross efficiency in cycling
Optimal cadence selection during cycling: review article
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Email us at performancecyclingpodcast@gmail.com
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Check out our article on a good dynamic warm up!
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
How do our genes affect our ability to use caffeine? Todd and Jason explore caffeine and other ergogenic aids and their ability to influence your performance.
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Email us at performancecyclingpodcast@gmail.com
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
In today's episode, Todd and Jason cover high intensity interval training (HIIT). Starting at the root of the research and following through to modern papers, HIIT and its variations are explored. The Tabata protocol is specifically mentioned and discussed.
ARTICLES:
Tabata Cycling Workout Protocol and Background
Cycling Core Strength Protocol - JOIN OUR RESEARCH STUDY HERE
Show Notes:
IZUMI TABATA FOLLOW UP PAPER FOR SPORT SCIENCE NERDS
First noted HIIT paper
Early HIIT paper on skeletal muscle fibers
First time the term 'HIIT' was used
Izumi Tabata's famous paper
Tabata's follow up paper ~6 months later
Poorly done VO2max interval study
Triathlete HIIT study
HIIT Enjoyment - Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale
Overweight and obese patient HIIT study
HIIT acute heart rate recovery and anaerobic power
6 HIIT sessions in 5 days study
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Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
RPE is an important metric for cycling training. Today, Todd and Jason discuss a metric to compliment your heart rate and power data on your training rides.
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Email us at performancecyclingpodcast@gmail.com
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Core strength is essential to cycling performance. Or is it? Todd and Jason discuss a few studies that may or may not suggest that you should be doing your core routine.
Be a research subject from your own home! Complete the core strength protocol and survey below:
CORE STRENGTH PROTOCOL AND SURVEY
Show Notes:
Keynote study
Functional movement screen
FMS2
Lower back pain and core
First study on core strength and biomechanics
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at performancecyclingpodcast@gmail.com
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Today's prime lap focuses on an interesting study on measuring performance characteristics of elite athletes. Jason and Todd discuss the topic of 'coefficient of variation' and it's use in understanding elite sport performance.
Show Notes:
Design and analysis of research on sport performance enhancement
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Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
This episode was a suggestion from one of our listeners. If you have a topic, see the links below and get in touch with your question/topic! In today's episode, Todd and Jason were tasked with coming up with five things they'd wished they'd done as developing cyclists. See how their lists compare.
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Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
In today's Prime Lap, we discuss a meta-analysis of mindfulness studies on athletes. There is evidence mindfulness practice can improve sport performance. What is the protocol and what are the benefits?
Show Notes:
Effects of Mindfulness Practice on Performance-Relevant Parameters
Latest Article: Tabata Cycling Workout Protocol and Background
If you have questions or topic ideas, get in touch!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod
Email us at performancecyclingpodcast@gmail.com
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!