The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast

Kellie Davis is the co-author of the book Strong Curves, one of the very first books on Glute Training, as well as contributor to courses like Glutes, Core, & Pelvic Floor,  along with The Complete Trainers Toolbox, and many more. Having gone from Figure competitor, to powerlifting, to training to be strong & fit to tackle whatever life throws at her, Kellie is an excellent trainer wh...

Jason Fitzgerald has been helping runners and triathletes use Strength Training to help decrease their injuries, while drastically improving their run times and abilities. In part 3 of our Road to Kona 2020 series, Jason and I talk about: -Periodization of Strength Training for Triathlon -Strength Training with HEAVIER weights & more power as you get closer to your target event -Plyometri...

In part 2 of our Road to Kona 2020 series, we hang out with Lee Taft, a super coach for speed & agility. Not something you'd expect in a series on qualifying for Kona, right? Working on your ability to produce force and power is an incredibly undervalued part of Iron Man training , yet the vast majority of triathletes don't include it. That changes today! Lee and I dive into the simple and eve...

When it comes to performance, it seems we've learned quite a lot about what we need to physiologically develop in order to perform...but the physiological aspect is only a portion of reaching your full potential.  While the mental aspect is seen as a "soft science", it produces cold, hard results- when you do it right. In the first episode of our Road to Kona 2020 series, we talk with Dr. Lis...

Strength Training for cyclists itself requires a unique view on how to build the training year.  BUT When building a training program for a professional cyclist the rules DO change quite a bit!  Constant travel & racing, recovery  and adaptation need to be at the forefront of planning for the individual, yet we also want to maintain and build strength. How do we do it? While the...

While it's officially "Base time" for many cyclists in the Northern Hemisphere, many are not getting 50% (or more) of what they can (or should) out of their time on the road building their Aerobic Energy System. LSD (Long Slow Distance) is still the mantra for many, and while these kinds of rides ARE necessary, they should NOT be the only kind of training that you do to help improve your riding or...

Yes, you read that right!  When you understand todays 3 parts of how the Aerobic Energy System are built, you can & MUST use STRENGTH TRAINING, along with in-sport training, to MASSIVELY increase your Wattage ; and for a fraction of the amount of time it takes you in your sport. Yet NOBODY talks about this, perhaps because of the thought that in order to have a "bigger engine" that we hav...

In todays episode Coach Brodie talks in depth about the 5 Stages of Strength Training that EVERY Cyclist, Triathlete, & Runner MUST go through each year, in order to have success in their chose sport from strength training...and not an injury. Covered in todays podcast are a number of common questions, and areas where many athletes screw up strength training: Should a Cyclist perform a 1RM (1...

Mikael Erikson started the Scientific Triathlon Podcast to help share quality, well researched information with others, to help them stay healthy, and train strong, whatever their distance of choice may be. In todays podcast we cover a ton of topics- From how and when to add strength training for cyclists and strength training for triathletes to your program, as well as general training...

Jason Fitzgerald wasn't always a runner....in fact, he HATED running! Eventually running grew on him.....but so did the all too common running injuries. So much so that after his first marathon, he saw 4 different physical therapists in an effort to recover from an injury. But after much pondering and reading, Jason realized that Strength Training isn't in addition to his running, but is a PART OF...

Selene Yeager has been in the cycling & fitness world for over 25 years, helping riders get stronger, and get even more out of their time on their bikes.  We caught up with Bicycling Magazines "Fit Chick" to talk about strength training, nutrition, riding, racing, and how she manages to have fun and keep crushing it on her bike. We cover quite a lot more, including how bodybuilding helped her get...

Dr. Sarah Duvall is a leading professional in the field of Postpartum fitness. In todays episode we talk about return to triathlon and running after Diastasis or prolapse, and how you can come back STRONGER than ever before! We also talk about how Breath work, and learning how to breathe properly can not only boost performance, but also improve your recovery, and general well being.  Make sur...

Meghan is a Vancouver, BC based trainer, author of the extremely popular "Ultimate Pull-up Program", and who has written for a number of Fitness Publications including SHAPE Magazine. She's a very talented coach who's putting out some absolutely stellar strength training content on Instagram, and who really knows her stuff. We talk about: -Strength Training for Runners, Cyclists, and Triathletes -...

Performance on the bike isn't only about training the energy systems and getting stronger. It's also about working to get yourself into a position of power for endurance AND performance on the bike. And in order to do that, you'll need a bike fit from a great bike fitter.  Kameel Abdurrahman has been traveling around the world giving bike fits to riders of all ages and backgrounds. Highly exp...

Ep 11 we talk about injury recovery and the path to return to play. We talk a bit about my own current journey and how it can help make YOU a better coach and athlete.

Dean Somerset is a Physical Therapist, Strength Coach, Trainer, and Fitness Industry Educator who has been presenting and sharing his experience for the last 12+ years with folks around the world. He's written for TNation, Men's Health, and a plethora of other websites and publications, as well as has a number of fantastic workshops. Dean's been on my "to talk to" list on the topic of Strength Tra...

In Part 2 with Dr. McGill we go a bit more into the weeds and talk more specifics for cyclists, as well as why and how one needs to "Be an athlete 24/7".   Make sure to listen to Part 1 before this, and check out our YouTube Channel @HVTraining, to view this episode, along with all the models Dr. McGill refers to.

Dr. Stuart McGill has spent his career exploring the ins and outs of the human spine, and what makes it strong vs. what makes it break down. He has helped thousands of individuals and athletes from around the world get out of pain, and find how to truly build and bolster their spine. With his 4 books, and clinics being taught around the world, Dr. McGill is truly helping drive our health and abili...

Tony Gentilcore is an accomplished Blogger, Writer, Fitness Professional, an aspiring mid-world & Jedi master, who has a soft spot for kittens, and  deadlifting.  In part 2 of our conversation Tony and I get into recovery, why most endurance athletes tend to struggle with the mentality needed to see long term success in the weight room for their sport, and much, much more! Don't forg...

Tony Gentilcore is not only a great guy, but he's also been around the strength game for quite some time. When he's not writing his Pulitzer(ish) award winning blog, he's helping people get stronger, fitter and faster.... And today, we get to pick his brain and kick around some important topics as it pertains to endurance athletes. In part 1 of our conversation we talk about "Complimenting your ot...

This week Coach Brodie shares with you some big takeaways from our last 2 interviews with Running Expert Dr. Kasey Hill, and Speed & Agility Expert Lee Taft. This will be a staple of the Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast, after every 2-3 complimentary interviews, Coach Brodie will go back through the interviews and dig out a few diamonds to give you, the listener, to help you progr...

Most triathletes and runners focus on endurance, and perhaps a little bit of speed work at the track...but what if I told you that agility, jumping abilities, and strength training can significantly boost your performance? Lee Taft is known as "The Speed guy", and has been coaching amateur to professional athletes how to be faster, quicker, and more agile since the 90's. While he is commonly sough...

Dr. Kasey Hill is a Sports Medicine Doctor in Baton Rouge, LA, who has been helping Runners, Triathletes, and a variety of other athletes get stronger, fitter, and healthier with his 12 week group training classes targeted towards running called "Power Running". From which shoes may be best for you and why shoes don't prevent injuries, to "Toe Yoga", what the heck is the "Rotisserie Chicken Exerci...

In episode 2 Coach Brodie talks about his recent appearance on the GCN Show to help Hank & Dan crush their pushups proper, and why force production in itself is not the end goal of a strength training program.... but STIFFNESS and force production ARE.  Learn why Pushups may not be "bike specific", but the FUNdamental 5+1 Movements of Push, Pull, Squat, Hinge, Press, and Rotary Stability...

In our first episode, we'll talk briefly about how and why there is no single answer for each training question: especially when it comes to strength training, and talk a little bit about stretching. I'd love to hear from you! Email your questions to Brodie@HumanVortextraining.com and be sure to subscribe and share!