Best Menachem Brodie Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 184- Put on 20kg & Get FASTER?!?! -Jonas Abrahamsen GCN interview 29:07

2M ago29:07

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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 HVTrai…

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Ep 183 What Matters in Developing Strength for Endurance Athletes 31:48

4M ago31:48

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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 nu…

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Ep 182 - Understanding the Social Media Landscape in Strength Training for Cyclists and Triathletes 36:00

6M ago36:00

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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 fu…

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Ep 181 - The One I Never Wanted To Have To Make 38:01

6M ago38:01

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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, opt…

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Ep 180- Balancing Stress and Strain: The Complex Role of TSS 50:15

6M ago50:15

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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 Int…

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Ep 179- KISS IT for your best year yet! 19:12

8M ago19:12

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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 Traini…

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Ep 178- Brian Carroll - What You Need to Know to Lift Heavy $h*+.... 1:08:09

8M ago1:08:09

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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. Bria…

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Ep 177- FROM THE ARCHIVES: When & How to Progress Your Strength Training 49:17

9M ago49:17

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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…

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Ep 176- That Fat Loss Episode 58:39

9M ago58:39

58:39

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 fa…

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Ep 175- Dan Lundenberg on Finding the Right Coach For You 1:01:08

9M ago1:01:08

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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…

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Ep 174- Reader Questions: Progression of your strength training on a year to year basis 39:17

10M ago39:17

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This weeks episode we answer Michalina's questions about the Strength Training for Cycling Performance programs: Should you repeat a Strength Training Program that you did last year? If so, is it better to focus on technique, or should you look to go heavier? Should you bike and then strength train, or strength train and then ride? How about Post A…

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Ep 173- Does Strength Training Make You Less Prone To Overuse Injuries From Riding? 29:05

10M ago29:05

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One of the big selling points of strength training for cyclists & triathletes is a "decrease in overuse injuries" from their given sports. While technically this IS a benefit, there are a few absolutely vital pieces of information that are missing which you MUST have, in order to reap those benefits. Sign Up for our Free Newsletter Subscribe to the…

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Ep 172- Joshua Bradley- Rebuilding Fitness & Your Fitness Identity After A Major Health Challenge 1:09:58

10M ago1:09:58

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Have you ever had a major injury or setback leaving you wondering "how can I ever return to my previous levels?" Joshua Bradley has been there himself, and done a phenomenal job of build back from a major health issue, but becoming even stronger, faster, and more robust than before the injury. Talk about Smarter not harder! In this Episode Joshua s…

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Ep 171- Joshua Bradley Overcoming IBD and Crohn's Obstacles to Enjoy Endurance Sports & Strength Training 1:28:08

1y ago1:28:08

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As endurance athletes we tend to take a lot of what we do for granted: going out, pushing our limits mentally and physically, and looking for the "next big goal" to strive towards. None of that is possible without a lot of systems in the body being healthy and functioning well. In this episode, Joshua Bradley shares with us his journey from high-te…

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Ep 170 Dr. Lisa Lewis - The Journey of Recovering from a Serious Injury 1:07:05

1y ago1:07:05

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The return from a serious injury involves far more than the physical healing, yet it seems that we often still forget this. In this episode Dr. Lisa Lewis shares with us insights and advice on how to best see these challenging times as ways to improve ourselves on many more levels. You'll hear from HVT Summer 2023 Intern Jordana at the end as to he…

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Ep 169- Jason Fitzgerald- Plyometrics: A Dab'll Do Ya! 59:18

1y ago59:18

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Summer is officially here, and that means it's time to hit the heavier weights (by RPE, or course!) and to get in some plyometrics alongside, to help get your power and strength on the bike or run up! But this goes against pretty much all "common knowledge"! In-season should be just my sport and "core work"....Not if you're looking for your best pe…

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Ep 168- The Top 3 Sports Performance Supplements (& One Some May Consider) 42:08

1y ago42:08

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"Hey Coach, I wanted to ask you what pre-workout supplement do you think I should use?"..... "Hey, Quick Question, I just saw this new sports supplement 'kill the burn' that's supposed to help your FTP- what do you think?"..... The world of sports performance has rapidly been changing as more and more companies (both small and big) have entered the…

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Ep 167 Tony Gentilcore- Training Through Mid-Season Niggles & Soreness for Peak Performances 42:42

1+ y ago42:42

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How should you train through your season (in strength training)? Should you skip your strength when you feel little sorenesses or tightspots, and just foam roll the crap outta them? Should you snowplow through and just "lift heavy $h!t"? Tony Gentilcore shares with us some fantastic and easy-to-use tips and advice on how to keep your strength train…

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Ep 166- Special Considerations for Masters Athletes 52:17

1+ y ago52:17

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As Masters Athletes, what are the areas we should be looking for special considerations in our training? What are some things that we can do to improve our fitness and outcomes? We cover 3 important areas in this week's episode: 1. Are there special considerations for your "Aerobic Window"? 2. Special considerations for setting your training intens…

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Ep 165- Joe Lavelle- Optimizing for Longevity: What is Your Low Hanging Fruit? 1:13:10

1+ y ago1:13:10

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When we start to ride our bikes, or practice endurance sports, it often hits us as a bit of an addiction: How far can we go? What new roads and trails can we find? Where DOES that road at that last turnaround point for your 70 miler actually go? But as we progress, we begin to look around (mostly up) to see what the best around us are doing to see …

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Ep 164- The Spy Who Loved Me 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

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As we venture on our quest to get in shape, get faster, or lose some weight, it seems everyone around us- especially those we love and whom we care for their opinions- have "thoughts" to share with us...which often undermine our very commitment and dedication to where we want to go. This short episode tackles a few of those objections, and shares t…

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Ep 163 Dr. Jim Slauson- Coaching & Training as a Grand Master Athlete 1:23:00

1+ y ago1:23:00

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What does it take to not only see fitness gains, but also more life in your current and future years, as a Masters Athlete? How can you stay motivated for your longterm goals, while committing to your short term goals, that often don't seem to be in sync? This episode we talked with Dr. Jim Slauson in a deep-dive into how you can progress from bein…

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Ep 162- 10 Foods You Should Be Eating 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

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Click to open most web pages related to cycling or triathlon and you're certain to find a number of articles touting the performance benefit of some kind of "new superfood" or "must-have" food. Following these articles can have you constantly shuffling your weekly menu, and constantly stressing about what you are or are not eating. In this episode …

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Ep 161- Namrita Brooke- Sports Nutrition for Performance: There's No Shortcuts 1:15:00

1+ y ago1:15:00

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What do you get when you have a highly accomplished endurance athlete with a PhD in applied Physiology and who is an Registered Dietician? You get Namrita Brooke, with some absolutely stellar guidance on how to improve your nutrition for better performances. This week Dr. Brooke shares with us insights as to how we can best cut through the fluff in…

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Ep 160- Keeping Strength Adaptions Through Your Cycling & Triathlon Season 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

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How do you keep your strength training adaptations through the entire cycling & triathlon competitive season? It's both simple, and easy...but it takes a little knowledge and effort. Here's how! Sign up for Coach Brodie's Masterclass at the 2023 Science in Cycling Conference June 27, 2023 Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Train…

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Ep 159- Tim Cusick: Adaptation - The Driver for everything you want out of your training 1:22:45

1+ y ago1:22:45

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Open your computer or smart phone these days, and you're bombarded with articles, social media snippets, and programs touting the latest and greatest "bio-hack" or "training tip" to help you get stronger, fitter, and faster. While some of these may hold some truth, and value, they are often another distraction from the ACTUAL thing you need to get …

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Ep 158- What is Auto-Regulation Training? 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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There is a up and coming "trend" in strength training which is being called "Auto-Regulatory Training" in the research community. It's been mentioned in the Dr. Andrew Huberman Lab Podcast series with Dr. Andy Galpin, as well as through a number of recent articles. But what is Auto-Regulation Training? Is it really new? What do you need to know in …

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Ep 157 - Cheryl Strauss Einhorn- Becoming a Better Decision Maker 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

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"How do I improve my results?" This is a question we all ask ourselves, whether it's in our cycling and triathlon performance, or professionally. While there are a number of ways we can improve our results, the crux of this question boils down to the core of: How do I become a better decision maker? In this episode we talk with Cheryl Strauss Einho…

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SSCT Ep 156- 5 Steps to Your Best Year Yet 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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Wanna have your best year yet? These 5 steps will help get your on the fast track to a season filled with consistency, recovery, performance, and looking & feeling your best....but you need to start now! Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Perf…

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Ep 155- Steven Moody: How to Get Most Out of your Athlete-Coach Relationship and your "Off-season" 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

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Steven Moody has been a triathlon coach for over 20 years, over that time he has carefully sculpted his craft to allow each and every athlete with whom he works with to have a unique and powerful athlete-coach relationship. In this episode Steven gives you an insight as to how he thinks about the athlete-coach relationship, and gives insights and t…

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Ep 154- How Strength Training can Injure Cyclists & Triathletes 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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If strength training is supposed to be good for endurance athletes, then why is it that we all seem to know one (or three, or five) others who have gotten injured from strength training? This episode talks about the top 5 general reasons why cyclists and triathletes get injured while strength training. Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s …

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Ep 153- Mike Robertson- Breathing for Improved Movement, Mobility, and Performance 1:05:01

1+ y ago1:05:01

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Breathing can have a far broader effect on your performance than many think. In this episode Mike Robertson shares with us insights as to how incorporating breathing into your strength programming can improve posture, recovery, power, and even mobility. Visit Mike's Website Follow Mike on Instagram Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Stre…

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Ep 152- Recovery IS Performance- Thought while healing 14:18

1+ y ago14:18

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Over the last few weeks while I've been recovering from my injury + surgery a few key items kept coming to mind, that I'd like to share with you... simply put: Recovery IS performance. Take a listen to this weeks short episode. Sign up for Coach Brodie's 2023 Science in Cycling Masterclass in Balboa, Spain, June 27, 2023 "Strength training for perf…

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Ep 151- Coaches Round Table with Erin Carson, Chris Peden, & Menachem Brodie 1:17:32

1+ y ago1:17:32

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This episode is one I'm very excited to share with you, as I'm joined by Erin Carson of EC Fit Boulder, and Chris Peden of Combined Athletic Performance, to discuss strength training for endurance athletes. We cover a number of topics including Breathing, how we program strength training, as well as the role of strength training in an endurance ath…

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Ep 150- 10 Things Learned in the Last 10 Years of Coaching 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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The last decade has been quite a wild ride: from cyclists & triathletes finally beginning to embrace strength training as a necessity, to weathering a pandemic, there have been lots of lessons learned.... This episode shares with you 10 Lessons I've learned in the last 10 years, that can help you get on the fast track to success, whether you're an …

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Ep. 149 Different Cyclists = Different Strength Programs 25:58

1+ y ago25:58

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Each discipline of cycling has it's own demands on the body...this means different physiological needs, and to some degree, some nature or G-d given abilities are needed in order to succeed in some disciplines. This week we take a mini-dive into the reasons why Track Sprint riders are a completely different beast than the rest of us, and how you be…

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Ep 148- Joanna Yates: Stepping Into The Rider You Want to Become 1:08:21

1+ y ago1:08:21

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For many of us, the challenge of cycling is not only about getting faster and fitter, but also about our evolution and growth as a human being; being pushed outside of our comfort zone, and to achieve new levels of abilities through our on-bike endeavors. And while power meters, heart rate monitors, and social apps like Strava and Zwift allow us to…

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Ep 147 It. Takes. Time. - Why Strength Training Gains Cannot Be Rushed 36:11

1+ y ago36:11

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Why do endurance athletes rush into heavy lifting? Well, much of it has to do with our misunderstanding of how strength training works, and the processes that need to happen for us to safely and effectively lift heavy stuff. This weeks episode will help you have a better understanding of why we should ramp into heavier weights, as well as why your …

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Minisode: The Stronger After 50 Strength Training System 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

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There have been a number of questions about the Stronger After 50 strength training system: Why a strength program for those over 50? What's the difference between this and any other strength program? And why a "system", instead of just a 12 week program? We answer these, and more, on this Mini-sode! https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/…

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Ep 146- Kriss Hendy of Strength for Endurance: Strength Training to Harness Your Potential 1:07:23

1+ y ago1:07:23

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When it comes to building top performances (regardless of whether you're a pro or a "recreational" endurance athlete), there are a lot of considerations that go far beyond your primary sport, and training "for sports results". Kriss Hendy of Strength for Endurance and I sat down and talked how endurance athletes can get a lot more out of their trai…

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Ep 145- Does Squatting Make You More Quad Dominant? Do Deadlifts Activate The Posterior Chain? 1:12:20

2y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Back in October, Vern C. replied to an email I sent out to the HVTraining Newsletter with a great question: Does Squatting Make You More Quad Dominant? Should he instead do deadlifts to activate his posterior chain? This weeks episode, as promised, I give Vern, and you, a deeper dive into this question, helping you understand why these aren't quite…

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Ep 144- Andrew Coates- Social Media Savvy, Being a Better Coach & Advocate for Your Clients 52:24

2y ago52:24

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Social media can be a very tricky world...so what's an athlete and coach to do? We sat down to talk about maneuvering through the social media sea, and how to be a better coach and advocate to your athletes and clients, with Andrew Coates. Andrew has been one of the positive and upbeat lights in fitness social media the last few years, gaining "ove…

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143- Zoe Backstedt, Chris Peden & Magnus Backstedt on Strength Training & Performance Development 1:49:32

2y ago1:49:32

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If you haven't heard of Zoe Backstedt yet, you may not be much into the juniors levels of racing. But I really hope that todays episode with MULTI-DISCIPLINE and Multi-World Champion Zoe, and her performance team, will help you understand the massive wave of changes to how training is done for performance in cycling are happening.... and it's all c…

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Ep 142- How Do You Know Your Strength Training Program is Good? 40:39

2y ago40:39

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How do you know the strength training program your following is any good? We take a look at the top 3 ways that will help you know if your strength training program is good for your cycling and triathlon endeavours. Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for …

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Ep 141- How to Choose a Pre-Made Strength Program That Helps Your Cycling or Triathlon 53:45

2y ago53:45

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This week we answer an email asking a question many cyclists and triathletes have: How do I choose a strength training program that will actually help me? We go over the 5 step crucial, yet simple, steps that you should take, when choosing a pre-made strength program. Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Learn all bout St…

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Ep 140- Steve Neal on Better Breathing for Performance 1:30:11

2y ago1:30:11

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Breathing- if you ain't dead, you're doing it right.... right? Well, not so much. Turns out that your breathing can significantly reduce your performance, and limit your recovery. Figuring out how to train your breathing, and not with some gimmick technology piece that doesn't work, can seem complex and overwhelming. This week Steve Neal shares his…

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Ep 139- How Do You Put It All (Strength + Riding + Recovery) Together? 45:56

2y ago45:56

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There are a few questions in history which remain unanswered: Why does Vanilla get such a bad rap? Which came first: Chicken or egg? And ho is a cyclist or triathlete to fit it all (strength training, cycling, recovery) in? In this episode we take a detailed question on this subject from an HVTraining email list subscriber, and break it down, step …

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Ep 138- Dr. Stuart McGill, Part 2: Be an Athlete 24/7 - From the Archives 45:28

2y ago45:28

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In part 2 of this interview with Dr. Stuart McGill, we talk about the so often neglected/ overlooked lynchpin to performance and getting pain-free: move well 24/7/365. Simple, but not easy. Pick up a copy Dr. McGill's Book: "Back Mechanic" to help gain better understanding of back pain, and how you can improve your daily habits to prevent it. Read …

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SSCT 137- Dr. Stuart McGill, Back Pain in Cyclists- From the Archives 1:03:04

2y ago1:03:04

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Dr. Stuart McGill's lifetime of work has been studying the Lower back to figure out the mechanics and many mechanisms that causes pain....and how to better treat lower back pain. I'll be spending this weekend with Dr. McGill and some of my fellow BackfitPro certified family members, to learn, hone, and refine how we work to help those with back pai…

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Ep. 136- Getting Started in Strength Training at the End of Your Season 43:53

2y ago43:53

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As the season winds down, many of us are already thinking about hitting the weight to build the stronger and improved "you" for next season. While the inclination is to jump right into weight training and adding more weight to the bar, or repetitions to the set, there are actually a few things you should know if you're looking to significantly impr…

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