Performance Cycling Podcast

Ep33: Clothing for Winter Training

It's officially winter! Time to get out, ride, and overcome the cold weather. Todd and Jason talk about their experiences preparing for winter riding and provide a few tips on how to stay warm when the temperature drops. 

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Ep32: Weight Loss During Base Training

In this episode, Jason talks about the weight loss protocol he followed last winter to shed 6kg in 7 weeks through his base training season. We first go over the protocol and then introduce a few white papers to provide background on some of the reasons why the protocol works.

Show Notes:

Pre-exercise carbohydrate and fat ingestion: effects on metabolism and performance

https://shapeamerica.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0264041031000140536

 

Effect of caffeine co-ingested with carbohydrate or fat on metabolism and performance in endurance-trained men

 

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/experimental-physiology/article/effect-of-caffeine-coingested-with-carbohydrate-or-fat-on-metabolism-and-performance-in-endurancetrained-men/9C0D4FC8C235F38A58A1928C616941B9

 

Lipid metabolism during endurance exercise

 

https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/72/2/558S/4729603

 

Effects of fat adaptation and carbohydrate restoration on prolonged endurance exercise

 

https://www.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/jappl.2001.91.1.115

 

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Ep31: Strength Training During Base Period

Should I lift during the pre-season and how much? Today we talk about how strength training can fit into a base period plan and we talk about a few white papers that explored the topic of weight lifting during the pre-season. We have a dedicated strength training episode you may want to revisit. This episode is focused on a higher level overview of how to implement strength training in the pre-season.

Show Notes:

High volume of endurance training impairs adaptations to 12 weeks of strength training in well-trained endurance athletes

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2014.00033/full

 

Effects of strength training on endurance capacity in top-level endurance athletes

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20840561

 

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Ep30: Base Training

The essential bottom of the pyramid is discussed today in preparation of the long winter months of base. 

 

SHOW NOTES:

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2014.00033/full

 

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2015.00295/full

 

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Ep29: Sunglasses That Work For You

It's the pre-season! So in addition to base miles and cold rides, it's time to dial down the equipment selection. Todd and Jason discuss what you need to consider when finding the perfect pair of cycling sunglasses for your needs. 

 

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Ep28: Hip Mobility

Todd considers hip mobility one of the most important characteristics of a good cyclist. Let's have a chat about why good hip mobility can make you stronger and more injury resistant. 

Show Notes:
https://mikereinold.com/6-hip-mobility-drills-everyone-should-perform/

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Ep27: Supplements Pt2: What Supplements to Take?

The juicy second episode of the supplements episodes. We discuss particular supplements that the IOC, Todd, or Jason use to get a little extra boost in training and performance.

Ep26: Supplements Pt1: What's a Supplement and Anti-doping Concerns

This is part one of a two part episode on supplements. Today we talk about what a supplement is, some guidelines for finding and taking supplements, and anti-doping concerns when it comes to taking supplements.

Ep25: Core Strength, What's the Point Anyway?

Todd and Jason discuss the importance of core strength for cycling. Do we need to have a strong core to be a good rider? What are the benefits of a strong core? Am I even engaging my core? If I'm not, how can I go about getting it to start engaging?

Ep24: What's Wrong With Your Pedal Stroke? Qualitative Movement Analysis

Today we're talking about Qualitative Movement Analysis (QMA) and how it applies to cycling. QMA is used by physical therapists and biomechanists to ensure proper form is maintained by athletes during movement. We talk about what proper form is and how you or a friend can help improve your overall pedalling efficiency.