How Much High-Intensity Training Do You Need?
High-intensity training offers many benefits. It also has limitations. We explore just how much HIT work you need to perform at your best.
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The Physiology and Biomarkers of Recovery with Dr. Iñigo San Millán
Dr. Inigo San Millan, the coach of Tadej Pogačar, discusses the physiology of recovery, biomarkers of training and why we don’t want to be in a constant catabolic state.
Comparing Training Methods Across Endurance Sports, with Dr. Stephen Seiler
Dr. Stephen Seiler helps us explore the similarities and differences in physiology and training methodologies in running, cycling, cross-country skiing, and rowing.
Does Strength Training Hurt or Help Endurance Sports Performance? with Dr. Bent Rønnestad
We’re joined by Dr. Bent R. Rønnestad to explore concurrent strength and endurance training. Do they interfere with each other? Should endurance athletes strength train?
Training as a Time-Crunched Athlete, with Chris Carmichael
The author of The Time-Crunched Cyclist joins Fast Talk to discuss the science, merits, and limitations of this training method.
Cardiac Remodeling in Endurance Athletes, with Dr. Brad Petek and Dr. Tim Churchill
We explore the ways in which the heart changes through training and adaptation with two leading experts in sports cardiology.
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What Happens When We Stop Training?—with Dr. Iñigo Mujika
We explore what happens to our bodies when we stop training for a period of time and address how to successfully navigate the effects of detraining.
Welcoming Fast Talk’s Great Brit—with Emma-Kate Lidbury
The former pro triathlete and managing editor of Triathlete joins the podcast and talks with us about what brought her to Fast Talk Labs.
Neural Networks: Possibly the Most Important Training Tech You’ve Never Heard of—with Alan Couzens
We live in an era of data overload, so knowing how to interpret that data is key. Alan Couzens talks with us about how neural networks might be the answer.
Should Cyclists Run and Should Runners Cycle? – with Lauren Vallee
Coach Lauren Vallee talks with us about how cyclists and runners can incorporate the other sport into their training, not only to improve health, but to increase their performance.
When Good Intervals Go Bad, the Best Way to Train VO2max, and More—with Jon Tarkington
USA Cycling’s head of coach development joins us to answer questions about training, coaching, why young riders are winning Grand Tours, and plenty more.
Potluck Discussion: Is It the End of the Road for the North American Racing Scene?
In this week’s show, we talk about whether gravel racing can save North American racing, if adding a Zwift race to your interval work is still good training, and techniques our hosts use to keep in balance.
Was That the Greatest Ironman World Championship Ever?
Talking to us from the Big Island of Hawaii, we chat with Coach Ryan Bolton on all things Kona and get his expert analysis on some epic record-breaking racing.
Episode Two of The Stephen Seiler Podcast: A Brief History of Exercise Physiology
In this second part of our three-part series, Dr. Stephen Seiler gives us the history of exercise physiology research as well as insights into the inner workings of the academic world.
Can Cyclocross Make You a Stronger, Faster Cyclist?
Whether you’re a roadie, a mountain biker or a triathlete, the unique demands of cyclocross mean it can make you better at your preferred discipline. On this week’s show we chat with cyclocross experts Grant Holicky and Stephen Hyde about the many benefits of ‘cross.
Nerd Lab: Are All High-Intensity Intervals Created Equal?
Physiologist Rob Pickels nerds out with Trevor Connor on four recent studies that span a wide range of topics, from the benefits of percussive massagers for strength work to the impact of pregnancy on elite runners. Tune in to find out more.
How Your Brain Can Make or Break Your Performance
Neuroscience isn’t an exciting term, but it can be one of the most important factors in how well our muscles perform. We talk about this fascinating connection between mind and body with Dr. Scott Frey.
Potluck Discussion: Angling Our Hoods, Reconsidering Long Thresholds, and Extreme Measures
We have a wide range of odd and interesting topics for you in this week's show.