Derek Teel

Dialed Health

Health EN ↓ 225 episodes

Derek (Owner and Head Coach of Dialed Health) discusses health and cycling topics including strength training, nutrition, recovery, racing, mindset, and more. Guests include some of the top professionals in the cycling and health industry.

Author

Derek Teel

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Health

Podcast website

dialedhealth.com

Latest episode

Oct 28, 2025

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Episodes

75: 💪 5 Best Strength Workouts For Cyclists, The Effects Of Changing My Pedal Stroke, & More 02.06.2021

I give you my top 5 favorite exercises for cyclists, along with variations, volume, and other specifics. We dive into why I changed pedal stroke after doing 400 Watt Seated intervals. There are also 2 quotes in the beginning of the episode that will explain why I’m cutting back on Alcohol.

74: 🥇What Would A Champion Do? Inspiring conversation with Marcus Leach, Birthday Weekend/Ride Recap 26.05.2021

Marcus had an insane transformation which I knew would be inspiring, but I didn’t expect to literally be clapping throughout this conversation. We dove into his Top Tips For Success Blog Post on dialedhealth.com where he provides specific nuggets of practical tips to reaching your performance/aesthetic goals, but also drops some SERIOUSLY MOTIVATING thoughts along the way. The passion progresses t...

73:🎂DAD SAVAGE, Turning 30, My Tattoos, And A Freezing Ride With Jonathan Lee 19.05.2021

-Nick Bare Motivational Video from episode intro quote -Getting Caught in a snowstorm on the road bike with Trainer Road's(and Dialed Fam Member) Jonathan Lee.  Here is the route. Listen to the episode to hear how we made it though and what I learned from riding with Jonathan. -Turning 30. Where my head is at for the next decade broken down into 3 phrases: Stay the Course, Delayed Gratification, &...

72: 🌯 Everything I Eat In A Day To Lose Fat, Running For Cross Training, & More 12.05.2021

I break down a full day of tracked meals to tell you not only the EXACT foods I ate, but also their macro breakdown. This was a rest day and although I planned to tell you what I would do differently on a ride day, I’m going to save that for another episode.

71: ⚡️ Creating Torque For Better Workouts, Trying Catch The Group Ride, and More 05.05.2021

Use this “torque” technique in your hips and shoulders to be more effective and safe during your strength workouts. Then we dive into an update that starts with a hectic story of me being “late” for a group ride. Also, some great behind the scenes looks into whats happening at Dialed Health!

70: 🏋️ The Olympic Lifting Program, Speed Wobbles, And Race Triggers 28.04.2021

We talk with the Coach of the Olympic Lifting Program Katie Alton to get a idea of her training/riding history and why this program was developed.  Answer to the question about speed wobbles Cycling Tips - Speed Wobbles I also dive into the anxiety I felt when signing up for a race.  It honestly blindsided me and for that reason, I thought you might relate.

69: 😈 Overrated or Underrated Rapid Fire Topics, Longevity in Cycling, & Update 21.04.2021

Going deeper into a recent Instagram Q/A that makes me simply state whether something is overrated or underrated. Fun topics related to all things health/fitness/cycling.

68: 💯 Custom Programs Vs. Pre-Set Programs, Race Tapers, Glycogen Stores, New Tarmac, & More 14.04.2021

Quote: As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same. Race Taper: Before 2 Weeks out: Last building efforts on the bike or in the gym. 1 Week out: Normal, but no redline efforts Week of: 1 Strength session early in the week(no later than Wednesday) at 70% perceived effort. Recovery ride or rest day between strength session and event.  Depends on your pr...

67: 🍎 THE PERFECT CYCLING DIET, Kit Pricing, Training Through Injuries, Measuring Body Fat, & More 07.04.2021

We start by answering 3 member questions and then dive into THE PERFECT CYCLING DIET. From the numbers, to food quality, and even hydration.

66: 🗺 FERNWEE on Bikepacking, Gravel Riding, Filmmaking, & More. 31.03.2021

Fernwee on Youtube Fernwee on Instagram After a couple years of going back and forth online, I finally had the opportunity to connect with Dialed Fam Member Martijn(Fernwee) over a Zoom Call.  We discussed the topics below and since I follow his content so closely, we go off on a few tangents... Why do you strength train? Gravel Riding + Bikepacking(tips to make it more fun/successful)  Preparing...

65: 🔌 Featured Episode Announcement! 17.03.2021

Check out the other Podcasts that I(Coach Derek) have been featured on in this last week! The Successful Athletes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82w-and-4-7w-kg-with-dialed-healths-derek-teel/id1516326667?i=1000512420506 B1ker Bar Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-80-dialed-health/id1434459355?i=1000512997449 The Sonya Looney Show(available 03/18): https://podcasts....

64: 🩺 Training Pro’s Vs. Joe’s with Dr. Tim Woo 10.03.2021

Amazing chat with Dr. Tim Woo who is a physical therapist specifically working with cyclists. Currently training the Williams brothers, we discuss the differences between top pro’s strength training and the average weekend cyclists.

63: 🏋🏼 How Strength Training Improves Cycling(explained simply) 03.03.2021

🏋🏼How strength training improves your cycling: 🔋THE OBVIOUS: You get stronger by building bigger muscle fibers AND/OR neural adaptations(how the brain communicates with the muscles). 🔋LESS COMPENSATION: Certain muscles begin to “turn off” after time in the saddle(mostly ones on the backside of your body). Keeping those muscles activated helps your primary muscles not become overused. 🔋INJURY P...

62: 📱INSTAGRAM Q & A 24.02.2021

Rapid fire answers to a wide range of topics: Strength, Riding, Nutrition, Injuries, Personal, Ect...

61: 💪 Pull Ups, Voodoo Floss, Motivational Quotes, & Life/Biz Update 17.02.2021

-Motivational Quotes that got my mind right this week -Travis Harnish's insane Dialed Health Shred Results -Vertical Pulling Exercises -Voodoo Floss https://youtu.be/RyosKaZO9lc -Shon G. MTB Testimonial  -Life/Business Update

60: 🏆Dialed Health Shred Winners, Time Crunched Workouts, Using Guilt As Fuel, & More 10.02.2021

We take a dive into the process of both Male and Female winners of the #DIALEDHEALTHSHRED. I also give some insight into my thoughts of all the entries. We discuss a strategy for someone with little time for workouts and then move into a “motivational rant” about using guilt as fuel for change. We end the episode with a life update and a very transparent look into my scheduling challenges since th...

59: 🏔 Peak Training Vs. Optimal Training, Plyometrics, Stress On Family, & More 03.02.2021

This episode starts with an awesome DM from World Cup DH Racer Kate Weatherly that really showed me the impact this show is having! We then discuss strategies to help you continue the #DIALEDHEALTHSHRED or help you move to maintenance mode. We dissect the difference between peak training and optimal training, confirm of hip mobility is needed for whips and table tops, how to relieve stress that yo...

58: 👶🏼👶🏼 My Twins Were Born, The Endurance Diet, Breaking Dry January, & More 27.01.2021

This episode is recorded just 3 days after my twins Cruz and Remi were born! I talk about my Dry January breaking point, the latest book I’m reading “The Endurance Diet” and why I needed to add more fat to my diet💩 I also give you a brief business update on this tequila filled RANT of an episode.

57: 🔫Massage Guns VS. Foam Rolling, Carb Loading, Dirt Jumping, DHSHRED Week 3, & More 20.01.2021

Diving into these topics with a heavy emphasis on my personal/professional experience. You’ll learn the positives and negatives with massage guns and foam rollers. There is a 6 week strategy for carb loading for an event, fat loss strategies during the shred, and why I stopped dirt jumping. We’ll wrap it up with a biz/family update.

56: 😱 Porn, Appetite Suppressants, Indoor Cycling, Vegan Protein, and more! 13.01.2021

You no click bait here, we’re going to have a conversation about porn and how it relates to mental health at the end of the episode.  However, we'll start with discussing strategies for week 2 of the #DIALEDHEALTHSHRED which flows perfectly into tips for appetite suppressant.  Then we'll discuss vegan protein options and indoor cycling options. https://www.pinnaclenutritiongroup.com Use...

55: 🔑What losing body fat feels like, marginal gains, program scheduling, & more! 06.01.2021

It’s the first week of the 2021 Dialed Health Shred(30 day fat loss challenge for cyclists)! Our first topic is aimed specifically to help people anticipate what they’re about to experience in the Fat Loss Process. We then talk about marginal gains and the related compound effect. Next we answer a specific programming question in regards to periodization(do you match your strength workouts with yo...

54:🔥Downhill World Cup Testimonial, Negative Self Talk, Holiday Parties , and More... 23.12.2020

We start this episode with a live testimonial from Ryan Condrashoff. He’s an Ex-World Cup Downhill Racer that has used Dialed Health Workouts to cure his back pain. We then get into a play by play of navigating holiday party foods and drinks before discussing how to manage negative self talk during workouts. I then talk about what it took for me to “get my swagger back” after being forced to close...

53: 🥃 Alcohol, Recovering Heavy Legs, and Rethinking Y.O.L.O. 16.12.2020

We start with a quick testimonial that was sent to me via DM’s before we discuss all things Alcohol(calories, metabolism, and energy effects). Then we talk about using Indo Boards for training, recovering heavy legs, strength testing, and why you should rethink YOLO.

52: 🍎DIALED HEALTH SHRED, Late Night Snacks, Increasing FTP and Compound Lifts, & More 09.12.2020

The topics today had me genuinely excited to record! I give you specific examples of late night snack options for damage control. We discuss riding clipped in up technical climbs, whether or not you can increase your FTP & compound lifts at the same time, riding shirtless, and then dive into the details of the 30 day fat loss challenge #DIALEDHEALTHSHRED

51: GLUTE DOPING with Dr. Tim Woo @SoCalBikePT 02.12.2020

It’s all about muscle activation to get your body primed for its next ride!  The genius behind #glutedoping Tim Woo also gives us great insight into how we can feel our best on the bike with minimal off-of-the bike work.  Find him on instagram at: @socalbikept and reach out through DM's if you want to get connected. Check out his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socalbikepts-pod...

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