When Is Our Interval Work Too Much?
Brent Bookwalter talks with us about the importance of balancing physical and mental resources to get our workouts just right.
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The Endocrine System and Athletic Performance
Hormonal regulation plays a vital role in energy balance, recovery, and performance—disruptions can lead to fatigue, stagnation, or overtraining.
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Too Little Protein? Too Much Sodium?
Two nutritional trends have serious health and performance consequences. We discuss the why, what, and how of protein and sodium intake.
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Hydration: USA Cycling Course
This online course examples hydration in detail, providing coaches with a science-based hydration playbook that dispels the myths and offers clear guidance on this surprisingly complex topic.
Interval Execution: USA Cycling Course
This online course reveals the strategies top coaches use to craft smarter, more effective interval sessions based on exercise physiology.
How AI Is Elevating Training Prescription for Endurance Athletes
The era of AI-augmented endurance coaching is here. New tools don’t just collect data—they intelligently interpret, adapt, and learn, helping data-driven coaches and athletes to refine their training.
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Advanced Data Analysis: USA Cycling Course
This online course shows how to analyze training and racing data effectively and efficiently to help athletes improve endurance sports performance.
Long-Term Athlete Development: USA Cycling Course
This course explores a proven framework for coaches to guide athletes through every stage of development from discovery to high performance to lifelong participation.
The Many Rewards of Neuromuscular Training for Cyclists
Doing more sprint work and cadence drills on your rides could lead to substantial performance gains.
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Comparing the Top Nutrition Apps for Endurance Athletes
In this episode, we explore how endurance athletes and coaches are using today’s top nutrition apps—and what to consider before relying on them.
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The Impact of AI on Training Prescription, with Dr. Paul Laursen
The world of AI is changing extraordinarily fast. We spoke with Dr. Paul Laursen about the current challenges and developments of the technology.
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Preventing and Managing Illness During Endurance Training
The closer we get to peak fitness, the more vulnerable we may become to illness. We explore how to prevent illness, and how to train effectively when it strikes.
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DIY Lactate Testing Like a Pro
As more athletes decide to dive into do-it-yourself lactate testing, we explain how to best conduct measurements and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
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The Revolutionary Work of Dr. Hans Selye
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins us to talk about one of the biggest influences on his own work, Dr. Hans Selye who’s been called the Einstein of the biological sciences.
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Coffee, Gels, and the Jitters: Using Caffeine Without Overdoing It
In this episode we explore the science of caffeine in endurance sports—when it helps, when it doesn’t, and how to use it wisely.
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The Science and Safety of Endurance Exercise During Pregnancy
We look at the latest research on the safety, benefits, and precautions for expecting mothers.
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Potluck Discussion: Is More Better, Training for Time Trial Series, and Dream Research
Our hosts talk about why we shouldn’t believe that more is always better, how to build a weekly time trial series into your training, and what research we’d like to see conducted.
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Scaling Your Coaching Business: USA Cycling Course
Explore ways to grow your coaching business by offering athlete services like testing, strength training, and sports nutrition.