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In this episode Cyrus and Jason discuss their thoughts on doping in cycling, anti-doping measures, and how prevalent they think doping is in the pro peloton. They also discuss the arguments for and against the legalization of performance enhancing drugs in cycling- and why they are pretty happy with the current ban in the sport.
Episode References:
Debate: Should we accept performance-enhancing drugs in competitive sports?This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.comWebsite: cyclingperformanceclub.com
Instagram: @cyclingperformanceclub
Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
Twitter: @cyclingclubpod
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Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valuable advice from HIIT expert Prof. Paul Laursen, running and cycling coach Dr. Steve Palladino, mountain bike expert Dr. Matt Miller, and endurance coach and educator Dr. Will O’Connor.
Guest experts:
Prof. Paul Laursen
HIIT ScienceDr. Steve Palladino
Palladino Power ProjectDr. Matt Miller
BrakeAceDr. Will O’Connor
Performance Advantage PodcastEpisode References:
You CAN’T Have Your FTP, CP or Aerobic Power & SPRINT with it too – with Dr Dajo SandersThis is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.comWebsite: cyclingperformanceclub.com
Instagram: @cyclingperformanceclub
Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
Twitter: @cyclingclubpod
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Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valuable advice from former UCI Track World and Australian National Road Champion, Michael Freiburg, along with high-performance expert and former Head of Performance at Team Sky, Simon Jones.
Be on the lookout for more episodes like this with more experts in the near future!
Guest experts:
Michael Frieburg
Airhub On-Road ResistanceSimon Jones
www.mybestseason.netEpisode References:
Racing Tactics for Cyclists, by Thomas PrehnThis is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.comWebsite: cyclingperformanceclub.com
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Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
Twitter: @cyclingclubpod
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In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at what might be one of cycling’s most sacred cows- altitude training. If you believe that altitude training is basically compulsory for elite cyclists, we invite you to have an open mind and embrace a skeptical mindset as we take a closer look at this common intervention. Our aim here is to highlight some of the lesser known detriments of altitude training and help cyclists consider if the outcome is truly worth the cost, effort, and risk- because for some riders, it might actually do more harm than good!
But if we’re going to challenge the status quo, we wanted to make sure we spoke to someone who had the expertise, background, credentials, and zero conflict of interest. This is how we ended up talking with Professor Jerome Dempsey. Jerry is a world-renowned respiratory physiologist with nearly 60 years of experience in applied physiology research, 400+ scientific articles to his name, and a penchant for closely examining the claims made about training endurance athletes in hypoxia.
Are the benefits of altitude training as good as the habits of the pros might have us believe? Does everyone benefit from altitude training? What are the drawbacks? Could we improve the intervention’s outcomes? If the benefits are truly not worth the cost, what would it take to change the culture and attitudes toward altitude training? Check out this episode to get insight into these questions and more!
Guest panelist:
Jerome Dempsey, Ph.D.
UW-Wisconsin Staff Page
ResearchgateEpisode References:
Hypoxic Training Is Beneficial in Elite AthletesHypoxic Training Is Not Beneficial in Elite Athletes
Humans In Hypoxia: A Conspiracy Of Maladaptation?!
“Living high-training low”: effect of moderate-altitude acclimatization with low-altitude training on per-formance
Concurrent Heat and Intermittent Hypoxic Training: No Additional Performance Benefit Over Temperate Training
Evidence that heat acclimation training may alter sleep and incidental activity
Video w/Chris Gore: Discussion - Session 2, Altitude Training and Team Sports Conference Aspetar, Doha - Qatar, 24 & 25 March 2013
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In this Roundtable episode Jason has a conversation with his athlete, Tony, about his preparation for this year’s U.S. Masters Road Nationals in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
However, this conversation is significantly different from a typical discussion about preparing a rider for their peak event. First, Albuquerque at the time Masters Nationals was scheduled is known to be exceptionally hot and is an environmental factor that had to be considered and prepared for. But second, and even more unique to this preparation story, Dr. Tony Wolf is a Post-Doctoral research scientist in thermoregulation at Penn State, AND a cycling coach!
Did two environmental physiologists/cycling coaches working together create a dream team result, or was it simply too many cooks in the kitchen? Listen and find out how these two scientists progressed Tony towards his peak race in the heat, and all of the important considerations they made along the way.
Guest panelist:
Tony Wolf, Ph.D.
Website: www.atpcoaching.net
Twitter: @tony__wolf
Instagram: atp_coaching
Researchgate
LinkedInEpisode References:
Heat Acclimation Decay and Re-Induction: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisFrom Lab to Real World: Heat Acclimation Considerations for Elite Athletes
Short-Term Heat Acclimation Training Improves Physical Performance: A Systematic Review, and Exploration of Physiological Adaptations and Application for Team Sports
Passive Heating: Reviewing Practical Heat Acclimation Strategies for Endurance Athletes
The effects of heat adaptation on physiology, perception and exercise performance in the heat: a meta-analysis
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Co-hosts:
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boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
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This is part 2 of 2 in our series discussing advancements in power profiling with Dr. Peter Leo- endurance training scientist at AusCycling, and first author of a recent scientific review outlining the topic for coaches and cyclists.
In this episode we get practical and highlight Dr. Leo’s recommendations for honing your power profiling technique. We also discuss where power profiling is going in the near future.
This series is a must listen for any coach and/or serious cyclist!
This episode is brought to you in partnership with InfoCrank power meters. TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 30-Sep-2022, so don’t hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the podcast!
Guest panelist:
Peter Leo, Ph.D.
Researchgate
Twitter: @peter__leoEpisode References:
Power profiling and the power-duration relationship in cycling: a narrative reviewThis is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
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Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
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Power profiling is a unique and massively important practice because it can answer so many fundamental questions related to an individual cyclist’s performance and training. For many, the term ‘power profile’ conjures images of Excel tables or bar graphs of mean maximal power data. However, these are just a couple of the many methods one could use to power profile a cyclist. Indeed, the practice of power profiling has evolved substantially since its inception well over a decade ago.
In this two part series we discuss power profiling with Dr. Peter Leo. Dr. Leo is a researcher, coach, and endurance training scientist at AusCycling. But more importantly, in the context of this series, he is the first author of a recent comprehensive scientific review on the topic of power profiling cyclists (written by coaches, for coaches). Peter guides us through the different methods used to power profile cyclists, recent advancements, and best practice. These episodes with Dr. Leo are certainly a must listen for any coach and/or serious cyclist!
This episode is brought to you in partnership with InfoCrank power meters. TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 30-Sep-2022, so don’t hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the show!
Guest panelist:
Peter Leo. Ph.D.
Researchgate
Twitter: @peter__leoEpisode References:
Power profiling and the power-duration relationship in cycling: a narrative reviewThis is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
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Damian Ruse
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In this Roundtable episode Jason presents his thoughts around two stakeholders in the cycling performance world with potentially conflicting interests: athletes, coaches, & performance staff who want to improve cycling performance vs. companies selling and marketing performance products and services. In a perfect world these entities could work together harmoniously to benefit each other and the sport. But how do we navigate towards a mutually beneficial relationship for these two groups of stakeholders when they are incentivized differently? Step one might be to acknowledge and explore their conflicts of interest, desired outcomes, and what they offer each other…
Don’t forget, TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 30-Sep-2022, so don’t hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the show!
Episode References:
Reliability and Validity of the CORE Sensor to Assess Core Body Temperature during Cycling ExerciseVideo: How valid and reliable is the CORE temperature monitor?
WKO forum thread discussing “Optimized Intervals” concerns #1
WKO forum thread discussing “Optimized Intervals” concerns #2
Twitter thread with Dr. Mark Burnley discussing VLamax concerns
This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
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cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
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Instagram: @cyclingperformanceclub
Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
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Compared to other interventions used in training cyclists (e.g. HIIT, heat acclimation, altitude training) eccentric cycling doesn’t have a lot of notoriety. In fact, this might be the first time you’ve ever heard of it. But just because eccentric cycling isn’t popular, doesn’t mean it can’t potentially benefit the performance of cyclists.
In this episode we talk with eccentric cycling expert Dr. Georgios Mavropalias and explore what eccentric cycling is, its known benefits, whether or not it can improve cycling performance, and how to potentially apply it to your training program. Is eccentric cycling the next big intervention for cyclists? Time will tell. But it’s probably not a bad idea to get insight on it now so you can be keeping an eye on it for the future.
Don’t forget, TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 30-Sep-2022, so don’t hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the show!
Guest panelist:
Georgios Mavropalias, Ph.D.
Staff Page
Researchgate
LinkedIn
Twitter: @x_centrikEpisode References:
Comparison between high- and low-intensity eccentric cycling of equal mechanical work for muscle damage and the repeated bout effectIncreases in Integrin–ILK–RICTOR–Akt Proteins, Muscle Mass, and Strength after Eccentric Cycling Training
Eccentric cycling does not improve cycling performance in amateur cyclists
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Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.comWebsite:
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In this Roundtable episode Cyrus presents us his hypothesis for how the outcome of the latest Tour de France could mean a big change for the type of rider winning it in the future. Join us as we discuss the race winning move, carbohydrate metabolism & ingestion, and whether we’ll see more riders like Jonas Vingegaard wearing yellow in future Tour de Frances.
Don’t forget, TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 30-Sep-2022, so don’t hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the show!
Episode References:
CHO periodisation in cycling Case Study: The application of daily carbohydrate periodisation throughout a cycling Grand TourTeam DeRave Twitter thread
The Use of Carbohydrates During Exercise as an Ergogenic Aid
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Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
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Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
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If you are a regular listener to the show you may have noticed a recent lull in our content. Fortunately, this hasn’t been without good reason.
In this episode Damian, Cyrus, and Jason discuss all the things that have been happening recently behind the scenes with the podcast; our mission, our passions; podcast membership and listener support; and introduce a new podcast format for our feed- The Roundtable.
Don’t forget, TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 30-Sep-2022, so don’t hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the show!
This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.comWebsite: cyclingperformanceclub.com
Instagram: @cyclingperformanceclub
Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
Twitter: @cyclingclubpod
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In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. But we’re not only talking about the 3 weeks during the race, but also the decades of work and journey beforehand. From lifestyle, to family and support, to self-belief, to training and a lifelong passion for cycling - herein we dig into Jai Hindley’s journey from a 6 year old rider with a dream through to Grand Tour winner.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with InfoCrank power meters. TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 30-Sep-2022, so don’t hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the show!
Guest panelist:
Jai Hindley
Twitter: @JaiHindley
Instagram: @jhindley_Episode References:
BORA-hansgrohe Spotlight: Episode 03 - Jai HindleyJai Hindley - Interview at the start - Stage 20 - Giro d'Italia 2022
A F1RST LOVE
Giro d'Italia 2022 Stage 20 LIVE COMMENTARY - Can Carapaz hold off Hindley On the CIMA COPPI?This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
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In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with.
In this episode we examine Dr. Teun’s research further and get into the details of how pro men and women cyclists actually train. But this episode is more than that. There are also some direct comparisons between the training and racing demands of pro men and women - including insight into the numbers of a World Tour power couple.
Guest panelist:
Teun van Erp, Ph.D.
INEOS Grenadiers Staff Page
Researchgate
LinkedIn
Twitter: @The_TeunEpisode References:
Training Characteristics of Male and Female Professional Road Cyclists: A 4-Year Retrospective AnalysisIntensity and Load Characteristics of Professional Road Cycling: Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Races
Case Report: Load, Intensity, and Performance Characteristics in Multiple Grand Tours
Demands of professional cycling races: Influence of race category and result
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Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
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Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
Twitter: @cyclingclubpod
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In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with.
In this episode we take aim at measures of training load in training and racing. One of the measures discussed is TSS - aka, the training stress score from TrainingPeaks. Teun is better placed than probably anyone in performance cycling to talk about TSS as he’s spent a lot of time investigating TSS to understand its limitations across different scenarios. So join us on this journey to see how training load measures available to all of us are used at the highest level of the sport!
Guest panelist:
Teun van Erp, Ph.D.
INEOS Grenadiers Staff Page
Researchgate
LinkedIn
Twitter: @The_TeunEpisode References:
Relationship Between Various Training-Load Measures in Elite Cyclists During Training, Road Races, and Time TrialsThe Influence of Exercise Intensity on the Association Between Kilojoules Spent and Various Training Loads in Professional Cycling
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Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclub
Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
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In this day and age of power meters, advanced physiological metrics, and emphasis on aerodynamics it is very easy to overlook other key components of cycling performance- such as the emotional state of the athlete.
In this episode we discuss the importance of a cyclist’s emotions when pursuing peak performance in the sport. To best facilitate the exploration of this topic we talked with Sport Psychologist Dr. Elisabetta Borgia. Dr. Borgia works for Trek-Segafredo's men and women teams and is the official team psychologist for the Italian Cycling Federation. Full-time sport psychologists are one of the newest additions to the pro cycling team performance staff roster so we were very excited to hear about her role and experiences working with these athletes.
We also take a look at the details of how a specific type of therapy emerging in this space- dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can be applied to the performance of athletes of all levels.
Guest panelist:
Dott.ssa Elisabetta Borgia
Website: elisabettaborgia.com
LinkedIn
Twitter: @labettina2001
Instagram: @elisabettaborgiaEpisode References:
Book: DBT Skills Training ManualVideo: Eurosport Interview
Video: Code Yellow
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In this episode we chat with Luke Plapp - Olympic bronze medalist on the track, current Australian Road Champion, and Ineos Grenadiers rider- about his transition from a successful track cyclist to racing on the road at the World Tour level.
And contrary to what one might initially think, his transition between these two roles was much more complicated than simply adding more “base” to his training schedule. Luke has moved across the world to a new climate, from one high performance environment to another, experienced the largest week’s training load of his life, and found new limits to surpass in his own performance abilities. Find out how he has tackled these challenges in stride, and come out swinging on the other side.
As a bonus, we also dive deep into Plappy’s favorite ergogenic aid: heat acclimation- for all of you coming into the Northern Hemisphere summer.
Guest panelist:
Luke Plapp
procyclingstats.com
Twitter: @LucasPlapp
Instagram: @lukeplappEpisode References:
Video: Men’s wheel race - 2021Podcast: SBS Cycling Podcast
Video: Jack Haig discussion
Video: AusCycling Show
Training Characteristics and Power Profile of Professional U23 Cyclists throughout a Competitive Season
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In this episode we continue our trip down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity with Dr. Nick Jamnick (part 2 of 2). Previously, we critically examined graded exercise tests, VO2max testing, lactate thresholds, and the usefulness of lactate testing. Herein, we dive deep into Nick’s comprehensive review critiquing the common methods of determining and prescribing exercise intensity.
This review evaluated different methods of prescribing intensity based on their ability to cause the distinct acute responses found in each of the physiologically defined exercise domains. The methods were categorised into three groups: maximal anchors (e.g. percentage of maximal heart rate or peak power), submaximal anchors (e.g. critical power, MLSS), and delta methods (e.g. heart rate reserve).
Spoiler alert: Most of the methods examined did not fare well!So, continue with us down the exercise intensity rabbit hole to find out what methods survived the brutal scrutiny of Nick’s review and why only a few methods out performed the rest. Did the method you use to determine exercise intensity pass or fail?
Guest panelist:
Nicholas Jamnick, Ph.D.
Researchgate
LinkedIn
Twitter: @SportResearchExEpisode References:
An Examination and Critique of Current Methods to Determine Exercise IntensityPolarized training has greater impact on key endurance variables than threshold, high intensity, or high volume training
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When it comes to performing and prescribing training sessions, there are four main principles to consider: frequency, duration, volume, and intensity. The first three of these principles are relatively simple and agreed upon. However, when it comes to exercise intensity we can quickly find ourselves traveling down a crazy rabbit hole- as it’s definitely not as simple as exercising at a percentage of FTP.
In the next two episodes we go deep down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity with Dr. Nick Jamnick, a postdoctoral fellow and researcher in exercise intensity. We came across Nick while digging into the scientific literature on this topic, and let’s just say his contribution to this field of research can be characterised as both “eye-opening” and “brutal”.
In this episode we focus on a study Nick performed during his PhD where he tested the validity of determining VO2max and lactate thresholds during a graded exercise test. His results were shocking to say the least- and also relevant to the performance focused cyclist as graded exercise tests on smart trainers and inexpensive blood lactate analysers now make some of this testing possible at home.
Guest panelist:
Nicholas Jamnick, Ph.D.
Researchgate
LinkedIn
Twitter: @SportResearchExEpisode References:
Manipulating graded exercise test variables affects the validity of the lactate threshold and VO2 peakThis is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!
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On this show we really enjoy talking about the nuts and bolts of cycling performance. Whether it’s determining thresholds, approaches to training, or race tactics and skills, if you’ve listened to the show before you know we love that stuff. But in this episode we want to change gears a bit and ask you this simple and straightforward question: How is your head?
Here we discuss mental wellness and its importance in human performance. To facilitate this conversation we invited Shannon Malseed to join our panel. Shannon Malseed is a former Australian National Road Champion, and ex-pro cyclist. Her personal journey highlights the importance of finding joy in the process and people surrounding you in sport. Shannon has taken her experience in dealing with success and failure and culminated it into becoming a self-love coach and helping people find their own path to well-being. This is a discussion and story that will truly motivate and guide you on your road to achieving your goals on and off the bike.
Guest panelist:
Shannon Malseed
shannonmalseed.com
Instagram: @shannonmalseedEpisode References:
Video: Chasing Gold by CyclingTipsVideo: 2018 UCI Women's WorldTour – Ronde van Drenthe – Highlights
Blog: Commonwealth Games by Shannon Malseed
Blog: That's All Folks by Shannon Malseed
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Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
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In this episode we continue our discussion with Dr. Dajo Sanders (part 2 of 2), an individual whose skill and expertise in the realm of cycling performance are well developed. Dajo is a prolific researcher in many aspects of endurance training and specializes in the very distinct research cohort that is well-trained high-performance cyclists. He is also a member of the performance group at Team DSM where he uses his experience and knowledge to help World Tour cyclists perform at their absolute best.
Herein, we discuss with Dajo his research and practice in monitoring training load in cyclists and also what cycling performance research he is excited about.
Guest panelist:
Dajo Sanders, Ph.D.
Twitter: @DajoSanders
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LinkedInEpisode References:
Methods of Monitoring Training Load and Their Relationships to Changes in Fitness and Performance in Competitive Road CyclistsMaintaining Power Output with Accumulating Levels of Work Done Is a Key Determinant for Success in Professional Cycling
Heat acclimation improves exercise performance
Heat training increases exercise capacity in hot but not in temperate conditions: a mechanistic counter-balanced cross-over study
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Co-hosts:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.comDamian Ruse
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