TrainerRoad

Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

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The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.

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Weight Loss and Nutrition with Successful Athlete Jesse Fortson – Ask a Cycling Coach 270 06.08.2020 2:00:13

Special guest Jesse Fortson from The Successful Athletes Podcast (https://youtu.be/jSlKA3dBQfs) joins Jonathan and Pete to delve into the science of his weight loss journey, how to find the right diet for you, nutrition tips to ensure you lose weight and get faster and more in Episode 270 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. --------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Special Guest: MTB Pro Alex Wild – Ask a Cycling Coach 269 30.07.2020 1:22:24

MTB Pro Alex Wild joins the team to discuss how he balances riding pro MTB and a full-time job, how he uses analytics to improve every aspect of his mountain biking ecosystem from equipment to nutrition and training, a breakdown of Alex’s setup with the new Specialized Epic and more in Episode 269 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. -----------------------------------------------------------------...

Cycling to Lose Weight, Year-Long Fitness, Cycling Myths and more – Ask a Cycling Coach 268 23.07.2020 2:04:30

Finding the right cycling workouts to help you lose weight, how a year of training and no racing will affect your performance, the most common cycling myths debunked and more in Episode 268 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: A safety first reminder from...

VO2 Max vs 1 Minute Power, Training Zones, Lightheadedness and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 267 16.07.2020 2:04:13

The difference between your VO2 Max power and Max 1 minute power, how to get the most benefit from your training zones, why training can make you lightheaded and more in Episode 267 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Etiquette tips for doing TrainerRoad'...

Carbs vs. Fat, TSS Trends, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 266 09.07.2020 2:01:06

Do carbs stop you from burning fat, why TSS doesn’t increase linearly, how to plan and recover from a training camp and more in Episode 266 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Live Ramp Test Recap Why TSS doesn’t increase linearly Do carbs stop you from b...

Special Guests: The Black Foxes Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt – Ask a Cycling Coach 265 02.07.2020 2:10:16

Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt from The Black Foxes join the podcast to discuss the goals of their organization, The Black Foxes, plus riding in wet conditions, racing and training with a fixed gear bike and more in Episode 265 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN TH...

Power Curves, Plateaus, Growth Hacking and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 264 25.06.2020 2:13:27

Learn how to analyze your power curve to help direct your training, what to do to end a plateau in your fitness, a deep dive into if training your ability to handle a higher cognitive load will make you faster and more in Episode 264 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED I...

Justin Williams - Special Guest – Ask a Cycling Coach 263 18.06.2020 2:25:17

Justin Williams from L39ION of Los Angeles joins the team to break down his career, sprint tactics, and more in Episode 263 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Donate to L39ION of Los Angeles: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pride-of-the-people-l39ion-of-los-angeles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EP...

Sprint Power, Mental Limits, Comfort and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 262 11.06.2020 2:00:09

Training tips to increase your peak sprint power, how to sustainably push your physical and mental limits, techniques to improve your comfort on the bike and more in Episode 262 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: A recap on Round 3 of the LIVE Group Ram...

Things Have to Change 04.06.2020 8:55

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Bonking, Outside Workouts, Predictions for Cape Epic 2021 and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 261 28.05.2020 1:55:08

Why bonking on your rides is not making you faster, tips to increase your FTP while riding outside with TrainerRoad's Outside Workouts Feature, the coaches' predictions for racing Cape Epic in 2021 and more in Episode 261 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISOD...

Cramping, Sodium, Women's Hydration with Precision Hydration's Andy Blow – Ask a Cycling Coach 260 21.05.2020 1:49:19

Precision Hydration's Andy Blow joins the podcast this week to discuss all things hydration, including dealing with muscle cramps, balancing your sodium levels, women's specific hydration and more in Episode 260 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: About A...

Everesting World Record with Keegan Swenson – Successful Athletes Podcast – Episode 1 19.05.2020 44:11

A sneak preview of a totally new podcast from TrainerRoad – the Successful Athletes Podcast! A look into the preparation and execution of the Everesting World Record by Stans Pivot's and Monster Hydro's Keegan Swenson. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keegan's ride file: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/keegels/r...

Training Every Zone at Once, Heart Rate Data, Healthy Habits and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 259 14.05.2020 1:52:13

Why training all your energy systems in one workout is not efficient training, using heart rate data to tell if you are getting faster, maintaining healthy cycling habits and more in Episode 259 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Takeaways from the Coach...

Timing Peak Fitness, Raising FTP, Training Calendars and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 258 07.05.2020 2:42:00

Training and planning tips to reach peak fitness at your goal event, how to build your FTP and increase endurance for long efforts, techniques to manage a high training load and more in Episode 258 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to properly setu...

Muscle Glycogen, Recovery for Triathletes, Nasal Breathing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 257 30.04.2020 2:37:19

The mechanics of how your body pulls glycogen from the muscles for energy, recovery tips for triathletes to ensure they are getting faster in all 3 sports, tips for optimal breathing while cycling and more in Episode 257 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE...

Optimized Recovery, Powerlifters Gone Cyclist, Fueling Rides and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 256 23.04.2020 2:01:09

Techniques to improve recovery and get the most from your rest week, how to transition to cycling from powerlifting to be fast and strong, why you should be using an electrolyte or carbohydrate sports drink while cycling and more in Episode 256 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS...

Carb Cycling, Sweetspot Training, Masters VO2Max and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 255 16.04.2020 2:28:17

How to use carb cycling for endurance athletes, a deeper look into sweetspot training, how genetics and age affects performance and more in Episode 255 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: The effect of exercise on traumatic brain injury induced depression...

Century Training, Bike Fit, Climb Pacing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 254 09.04.2020 2:00:17

Training and pacing tips for your first century, tips to find the optimal bike fit for power and aerodynamics, the most efficient way to pace a climb and more in Episode 254 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Ramp Tests are coming to Group Workouts! Tra...

Group Workouts, Optimal Indoor Cycling Setups, Adding Volume and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 253 02.04.2020 1:44:17

Group Workouts are here so you can train and get faster with your friends, plus optimal indoor cycling setups for all budgets, how to add volume to your training and more in Episode 253 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Group Workouts are here! Tips to...

Why Exercise Feels Good, VO2 Max Training Science, Caffeine and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 252 26.03.2020 2:13:28

Why you feel better after doing a workout, the science and structure behind VO2 Max training, the effect of training and activity on caffeine processing rates plus more in Episode 252 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to use Plan Builder to adjust y...

Training Without Events, Outside Workouts, Hormonal Birth Control and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 251 21.03.2020 2:05:18

What to do if your events are canceled, tips to nail your outside workouts, the effect of hormonal birth control on training and performance plus more in Episode 251 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What to do if your events are canceled Techniques to...

Creatine, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Periodization and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 250 12.03.2020 1:47:22

Special guest Justin Rossi from The Chase joins us to discuss his transition to triathlon and answer your training questions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Special guest Justin Rossi from The Chase! What it means when you only make small improvements in your FTP How to handle a feed z...

Ramp Test Openers, Explosive Sprints, Pacing Rolling Climbs and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 249 04.03.2020 1:44:32

Why you don't need openers for the Ramp Test, training your sprint for explosive repeatability, optimal pacing for rolling climbs and more is all covered in Episode 249 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Why you don't need openers for the Ramp Test Movin...

Stage Racing Insights, Multi-Sport Training Camps, Collagen and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 248 27.02.2020 1:55:56

Nutrition and warm up tips for stage racing, the benefits of collagen for endurance athletes, planning multi-sport training camps and more is all covered in Episode 248 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Takeaways from The Valley of the Sun Stage Race Nu...