Dialed Health

Make sure to tune into this weeks episode of Dialed Health. We go back to episode 67 where I get to talk about the perfect cycling diet. I’ll dive into the specific process of tracking food while fuelling your performance and how to keep your calorie deficit. Then we jump into my therapy session. Yes, it’s weekly thoughts with Derek where I’ll talk about my booth setup at the TDS Enduro as well as...

Guess what?! Our old episode format is BACK and we couldn’t be more stoked! You’re not only getting an interview this week but bonus segments like member questions and weekly thoughts with Derek. The episode kicks off with Coach Derek bringing us an interview with pro rider, Alex Wild. Alex recently placed third at the first stop of the Lifetime Grand Prix (Fuego 80k ICSI race), Derek and Alex cha...

Welcome to an Instagram Q&A edition of the Dialed Health Podcast. If you don’t yet follow Coach Derek on Instagram, you best start now! Why? Because he randomly picks episodes to answer YOUR questions pulled straight from Instagram! In this episode, Derek dives into all things biking training, strength training, nutrition, and a few personal topics! You’ll get answers on how to get back to tra...

Wish you had a stronger core? Have no idea how to build or stronger core? Or, have you tried forever to build core strength but can't figure out why you haven't had any success? If yes, this episode is for you. Not only are you about to learn how to build your core, but you are also going to get an inside look into the how and why trainers program their workouts for optimal results.  In this...

Have you been dragging your feet recently? Have you been feeling stale or burnt out? Have you been struggling to have any urgency to get things done? If you can relate, this episode of Dialed Health is absolutely for you. Get ready for me to walk you through three steps that will help you get out of any funk, whether it's on or off the bike. Honestly, this is something I've been going through rece...

Why Rides: A ride experience that justifies why you trained relentlessly. It's to be ready at any moment to have your best ride ever. Why Rides are exactly what I want to do on a bike, because as a husband, father of three, and a business owner, I just don't get the opportunities to go ride my bike all day very frequently. So, when I do, I trust that my body's ready from my consistent training on...

In this episode, I am joined by one of the top riders in the world, Jesse Melamed. Jesse is a professional enduro racer who is currently ranked third in the world based on his standings last year in the Enduro World Series, one of the important races in enduro riding. And in 2020, Jesse actually won the series. With all of that being said, in my opinion, he's one of the best riders on a trail bike...

If you're looking for motivation to take steps in your own life towards the life you really want to live, this episode is for you. We chat about all the highs and lows on the journey towards building Dialed Health. Hint: It wasn’t roses and butterflies for Derek to get to where he is. Derek shows us how sometimes we need to put up with the dirty work and not be afraid to work our asses to get to w...

No clickbait here! In this episode, we have a conversation about porn and how it relates to mental health at the end of the episode. But don't worry, that's not all this episode is about! First of all, this episode is a re-release from an episode we put out in January of 2021. I'm actually 2 weeks into the Dialed Health Shred and give you an update on how I'm doing, what my obstacles are, and how...

In this episode of the Dialed Health podcast, we are joined by the 2022 Dialed Health Shred winners, Sierra and Wes. After the shred, Wes dropped 15.8 pounds and 4.7 inches, and Sierra dropped 9.4 pounds and 7.5 inches. How crazy is that?! So, how did they do it? You’re about to find out! Throughout the episode, the two drop golden nuggets and hacks on how they followed through and succeeded with...

Do you feel and perform your best 24/7? It's hard to do! It takes a dialed routine and in this episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I walk you through my daily and weekly routine that sets me up for success. I chat through how I optimize my sleep, my morning routine, my training schedule for one and off the bike, as well as my pre and post ride nutrition.  I also answer questions like: How d...

Many people on the bike struggle with some sort of bodily pain, but very few actually take the necessary measures to correct the pain. That's right, most pain you experience can be corrected. And in this episode, that's exactly what we dive into with our brand-new Dialed Health trainer, Josh Rasmussen, who specializes in corrective exercises for cyclist. We cover strength protocols to fix everythi...

Do you see the pros crushing it on the bike and wonder how the heck they got there? It’s all training habits and mindset. And in this episode, pro rider Braydon Bringhurst explains where and how he developed the mindset to go big and gives us an inside look into his training routine to help us do the same. When I first saw Braydon, it was on a video called Transcend that launched a few years back...

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that this past fall and winter, I have been super into riding my XC bike. When I first got on it, it felt super fresh, super fun, and I was all about it. I was loving the uphills just as much as the downhills. Plus, for the amount of time I had to ride, it felt like I was getting the most bang for my buck. I was stoked! Again, if you follow me on Instagram,...

In this episode, we’re going to dive into what makes strength training for cyclists so different than for someone who doesn't ride bikes. Dialed Health is strength training for cyclists, right? But, why is this distinction so important? What is so different about training for a cyclist vs. a non-cyclists? Is it really that big of a deal? Now, if you're an average joe, you can go to the gym and smo...

The other day on Instagram, I tossed up a question box that asked “underrated or overrated?” for you to be able to ask me whether or not I think something is underrated or overrated. Well, guess what? We turned it into an entire podcast episode! I cover over 25 different topics + giving you my explanation for why I believe each thing is either overrated or underrated. I chat about everything from...

Welcome to another episode of the Dialed Health podcast where I’m joined by Kailey Skelton, who happens to be our current National Downhill Champion. I personally have a huge history in downhill racing, so chatting about downhill riding got me super stoked. Kailey is not only a rad rider, but she also uses Dialed Health programming for her strength training workouts and that's how we got connected...

Who doesn’t want to start off 2022 by losing the holiday weight?! That’s why in this episode of The Dialed Health podcast, I dive into my best practical tips for fat loss. This episode is planned perfectly to go along with the Dialed Health Shred, our annual fat loss initiative to start your year off right. We give you the tools and education to learn how to fuel your workouts while also dropping...

Welcome to another episode of the Dialed Health Podcast, which also happens to be a very special conversation I had with EF Racing's very own Neilson Powless. If you don't know Neilson, in my opinion he is one of our best cyclist in the world, and it was so awesome having the opportunity to ask him anything I wanted. He gave me a pro-perspective on both racing and training, where he taught me thin...

Let's chat about New Years Resolutions. Did you know less than 10% of people actually follow through on the goals they set at New Years? I want to ensure you don't end up like the 90% who abandon their goals and that's why in this episode of Dialed Health, I share simple steps you can take today that will help you actually stick with and reach your goals in 2022. I chat about why you shouldn't was...

Do you have days where you feel like you absolutely can’t get on your bike or go do a training session? I have days where I know I should go crush a ride or a workout, but for some reason it feels literally impossible to move my body. What I’ve realized is that often times my body is lying to me with the way I’m feeling. My feelings oftentimes lead me to believe I couldn't possibly perform or have...

Welcome to episode 100's weekly thoughts with Derek (Me!)...aka WTWD. This is an episode where I deviate away from the tactical side of riding and give you my opinions and thoughts in hopes of sparking a new found motivation inside of you. In this episode, I start off by sharing the quote, "There is a thin line between optimism and illusion." My co-host Amber and I dive deep into our thoughts...

In this episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I’m joined by Spencer Rathkamp who just so happens to be one of my favorite riders to follow on Instagram. Whether it’s a mountain bike, cross bike, downhill bike, road bike or gravel bike, Spencer rides it really well. Once of my favorite riders to follow on social media because he rides all the bikes and he rides them really well. And lucky for you,...

Welcome to your bonus episode of the Dialed Health podcast...aka Weekly Thoughts With Derek. This is where we stray away from biking tips and chat more about life. If you've been tuning into the podcast lately, you'll know I've been dropping hints about some BIG changes happening with Dialed Health starting in 2022. Guess what? I no longer have to tip toe around the big news and in this episode, I...

In this episode of Dialed Health, I am joined by the 2021 Unbound XL Gravel winner, Taylor Lideen. Although this is a huge accomplish for Taylor, this is actually not what we dive into in this episode. So, what do we chat about? Mental health. Taylor personally struggles with anxiety and depression on and off the bike, and together we chat about the mental obstacles he’s had to overcome, as well a...