March 2021

The Key to Recovery? Take Care of Your Brain

Many tools and techniques promise recovery benefits. But the science suggests that the fundamentals—sleep and nutrition to fuel the brain—may be the best place to invest.

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Trevor Connor

TrainingPeaks: How to Craft Effective Comments

The “comments” field in TrainingPeaks is not to be ignored: It can be a helpful guide for coaches and a useful reference for athletes.

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Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor

Dr. Andy Pruitt Joins Fast Talk Laboratories

World-Leading Sports Medicine Expert to Contribute Educational Content and Lead Virtual Sports Medicine Clinic

Chris Case and Dave Trendler

Jason Williams on Retül and Bike Fitting Philosophies

We delve into the strengths and potential pitfalls of using comparative data as we discuss the how technology can be used to help fitters make decisions during their fit process.

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Cycling in Alignment Episode 45

An Exploration of “Social Training Tools”

We explore whether Strava and other new training apps can make you faster, and how to effectively fit them into a structured training plan.

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Trevor Connor

How to Effectively Evolve as an Athlete, with Lachlan Morton

We explore how athletes can evolve and find more fulfillment from their sport with pro cyclist Lachlan Morton

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 156

Knee Health Pathway

Healthy knees are critical for cyclists. See how to keep your knees happy with bike fit, strength training, mobility, and expert advice from Dr. Andy Pruitt, Jess Elliott, and Menachem Brodie.

Chris Case, Dr. Andy Pruitt, EdD, et. al.

How to Use TrainingPeak’s Performance Management Chart

Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler review TrainingPeaks metrics such as Acute and Chronic Training Load (ATL/CTL), Training Stress Balance (TSB), and discuss the interactions among the metrics.

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Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor

The Godfather of Bike Fitting, Happy Freedman

Differing opinions on fit.

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Cycling in Alignment Episode 44

How Long Is Too Long on Zwift?

Dr. Stephen Seiler analyzes a 13-plus-hour Zwift ride by Jonas Abrahamsen of the Uno-X Pro Cycling Team from Norway.

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Dr. Stephen Seiler

Does Strength Training Make You Faster?

Dr. Stephen Cheung reviews recent research that addresses the question of whether strength training can make you faster on the bike.

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Dr. Stephen Cheung

Recent Research on Interval Types, Timing Effects on Performance, Health Benefits of Endurance, and Pacing Strategies

We review four recent studies from the scientific literature, addressing the hypotheses, methods, and conclusions of each to give you a greater understanding of the latest findings in endurance research.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 155

How to Find Trends in Your Data Using Power and Heart Rate

Coaches Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor demonstrate how to spot trends in the relationship between power and heart rate using intervals.icu.

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Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor

The Beat of the Bike Fitter, Jerry Gerlich

We dork out on bike fitting and get honest about mistakes.

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Cycling in Alignment Episode 43

What Does It Take to Train for Paris-Roubaix? Dr. Seiler Explores.

In this workshop, Dr. Stephen Seiler dives into the specifics of a famous Mat Hayman training session and also discusses how to “measure” high-intensity repeatability.

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Dr. Stephen Seiler

How to Plan Your Base Season

We discuss the nuances of base season planning, from the appropriate intensity distribution to the time it takes to produce gains from both aerobic and anaerobic work, and much more.

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Ryan Kohler and Trevor Connor

The Art and Science of Time Trials, with Kristin Armstrong and Jim Miller

We break down every aspect of the time trial: part performance art and part crucible for athletic and scientific experimentation.

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Fast Talk Podcast Episode 154

Demystifying Your Blood Profile

A blood profile can help athletes track progress and diagnose issues—but they need to know what to look for and work with a physician to interpret the data. This article will help to demystify your blood profile.

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Dr. Andy Pruitt, EdD

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The Key to Recovery? Take Care of Your Brain

TrainingPeaks: How to Craft Effective Comments

Dr. Andy Pruitt Joins Fast Talk Laboratories

Jason Williams on Retül and Bike Fitting Philosophies

An Exploration of “Social Training Tools”

How to Effectively Evolve as an Athlete, with Lachlan Morton

Knee Health Pathway

How to Use TrainingPeak’s Performance Management Chart

The Godfather of Bike Fitting, Happy Freedman

How Long Is Too Long on Zwift?

Does Strength Training Make You Faster?

Recent Research on Interval Types, Timing Effects on Performance, Health Benefits of Endurance, and Pacing Strategies

How to Find Trends in Your Data Using Power and Heart Rate

The Beat of the Bike Fitter, Jerry Gerlich

What Does It Take to Train for Paris-Roubaix? Dr. Seiler Explores.

How to Plan Your Base Season

The Art and Science of Time Trials, with Kristin Armstrong and Jim Miller

Demystifying Your Blood Profile