The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast

Is there such a thing as a "Non-Responder" to strength training for cycling? In short, YES! BUT.... 95% of people aren't non-responders, they just get a few important things wrong in how they think of and approach strength training for their body and needs. This episode gives you some points to ponder if you've been struggling to see turnover from your strength training into your...

Wanna lift heavy shite? You're going to need to listen to this episode ot help you mentally prepare and properly handle the daily fluctuations in your strength.... Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Pe...

Are you feeling sore, tired, and beat up after your strength sessions? Do you feel like you "should be seeing some on bike gains already" from your strength training? If you're following "common advice" given on social media and by many cycling & triathlon coaches, you're probably falling to the common trap of "lifting heavy stuff".... but doing it in a wa...

After 30 years in the weightroom, with 25 being as a professional, I can honestly say there are many days that I do not feel like I know what I'm doing. Especially with the number of people speaking in absolutes and "basing on research/ science". So if you feel the same way too, perhaps you'll also take solace in what my teachers teacher says: 99% truth is still 100% Lie. This episode I share a li...

Like Bob Ross, We make our mistakes into "happy trees" or "Happy clouds".... This short lil episode fills the 1 episode gap to keep us on point, and rolling forward. Less is more. Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes Coach Brodie's Book “...

Dusting off the mic and gettin going again, we discuss the current challenges that you, as an endurance athlete, face when opening up your computer or smart phone with the aim of finding high quality and sound strength training advice and programming. Not exercises or workouts ... those are found a plenty... but actual programs that will help get ya the results you want in a sustainable, safe, and...

Tune into this episode of "The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete" for an engaging discussion with renowned coach Simon Ward and Menachem Brodie. The conversation explores how true coaching extends beyond sports performance, addressing crucial lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and mental health. Discover the holistic approach to coaching that fosters the development of well-rounded, high...

Join us on The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete for an episode packed with "Five Tips for Making 2025 Your Best Year Yet as a Cyclist or Triathlete." This episode provides a roadmap to success... Get ready for actionable strategies to elevate your athletic journey, all backed by practical examples and expert advice. Tune in and set the stage for your best athletic year yet. 2024 HVTraining Co...

Many think cyclists need to hit the weights hard like they do their bike training, but that's a misconception- and a huge, massive mistake... Performance-driven strength training doesn't need to be insanely hard. The "effective rep" theory, which pushes training to slow grindy speeds, has been slowly picking up steam the last few months, and a listener recently asked if they should be training usi...

Free speed is a game changer in cycling that most overlook. Why? Because it's all about efficiency: better cornering, positioning, and reducing drag. Think about it: every time you brake before a corner, you're wasting kinetic energy you've worked hard to generate. Instead, focus on maintaining flow and minimizing energy loss. In races, this can be the difference between finishing strong or fallin...

This week we pull an episode from the vault, with Dr. Sarah Duvall sharing insights about breathing for improved performance, prolapse, and diastasis and their considerations in the return to sport for postpartum women. You might think diastasis only affects postpartum women, but it also hits men—especially those over 50. It’s not just about muscle strength, but how well your core muscles coordina...

Are the approaches for strength training for improved running performance the same or similar to those of strength training for cycling? In this episode we offer key insights tailored for runners and triathletes aiming for new PRs in their running. We go quite deep into the how's and whys behind the programming for faster running performances being very different in those for cycling. Subscribe to...

How should cyclists and triathletes "lift heavy?" In this episode we take a look at why so many endurance athletes are becoming frustrated with "lifting heavy" and not having seen many riding or triathlon benefits beyond their first 8-12 weeks. From understanding what "heavy" is to you on that day at that time, to 5 simple, effective, and easy to implement tools to help you ensure that you're hitt...

Have you ever stopped to ponder Why is it that while so many cycling and triathlon coaches are touting that they are "Strength Training by the Research", that there has been a big increase in the number of athletes getting injured, not being able to train with quality,or who are seeing DECREASES in their in sport abilities? It's becoming a pretty prevalent issue and something that we, as a communi...

Too many people think more training equals better results. It's simply not true. Strength isn't built by just spending more time in the gym. It's developed through smart, fundamental movements and proper load management. Quality over quantity is crucial. It's not about the number of sessions each week, but how you utilize each one. Remember, high performance comes from understandin...

Is putting on weight going to slow you down? Well, IT DEPENDS! This episode we dive into the WHY behind Jonas Abrahamsen's GCN interview is so vital for endurance of all ages and abilities to watch, as well as give an Exercise Scientist's insight as to why Jonas saw such drastic improvements in his abilities. Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists &amp...

Join us in this episode as we delve into "The Evolution of Strength Training in Endurance Sports: Insights from Leading Coaches." I'll guide you through the significant transformation that endurance sports are witnessing in terms of strength training. And we explore the shift from the conventional approach of lifting weights to understanding the nuances of what enhances an athlete&#3...

The craze for flashy, complex fitness regimes dominates the social media landscape, often contrasting with the disciplined, focused demands of endurance sports like cycling and triathlon. In this episode, Menachem Brodie dispels the misconceptions swirling around complex equates to better. He emphasizes the importance of investing time to master fundamental movements, laying the foundation for gra...

In this eye-opening episode of The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete, our host Menachem Brodie examines the broader scope of endurance strength training. Going beyond subjective opinions, he unveils the critical nuances involved in achieving excellence in the field. Dive deep into the fascinating intricacies of balancing intensity and recovery, optimizing repetition quality, and the implicatio...

We all love to watch our fitness "rise" on that Performance Management Chart in TrainingPeaks (or whatever software you use). It's fun to see our rides add up to a bigger wave of purple. But there are all too many times where our training gets derailed, and we cannot figure out why! Our rides were done as prescribed, you hit the Intensities and Intervals spot on, and the TSS matched...

What does it take to have your best year yet? KISS IT! Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Learn all bout Strength Training for Cycling Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders Lis...

So.... you want to LIFT HEAVY $h*+!!!! Well, as an endurance athlete, there are quite a few things you need to know before going heavy! In this episode, multi-world record holder, former back pain patient, and coach Brian Carroll shares with us from his deep knowledge and experience what you should be thinking about, before loading up the bar. Brian has Squatted 1,306 pounds, and holds two of the...

This week we dig back into how to properly progress your strength training beyond the "more reps, more weight", or "Find a harder to execute exercise" mentality that is so incredibly prevalent these days. We're re-sharing episode 121 as this weeks episode, where Coach Brodie explained the 4 ways to progress your strength training, and the important criteria that must be met...

For many endurance athletes looking to boost performance, one of the most common questions I get is "How do I boost my watts per kilo with fat loss?" While for many riders the answer is far more about better managing their energy, putting their focus on rest and recovery, or simply eating more....for others who do have a higher than healthy body fat percentage, fat loss is a legitimate a...

Finding a good coach can be a challenge...but finding the RIGHT coach for you? It's like a needle in a haystack: knowing what you're looking for really helps, but it's also a little bit of luck, and a lot of time. In this episode Masters rider Dan Lundenberg shares his journey to finding (and keeping) great coaches over the last 10 years. Including: 10 years with the same strength coac...