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-performance humans capable of thriving both in sports and daily life.
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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.
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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 using the "effective rep"approach.
My answer, may surprise you- as well as the background of this theory and where it originated from.
Hint: it ain't no research study.
Take a listen to get the scoop!
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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 falling behind.
Most cyclists overlook the importance of maintaining their bike fit position once they leave the fitter. But guess what? Your position is as crucial as your power output.
Imagine increasing your speed just by staying in the right position—no extra effort, just pure efficiency.
In this episode we pull the second half of Episode 59 with Sebastian Weber to talk about HOW you ride matters.
Time to make you faster and more savvy!
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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 coordinate.
Dr. Sarah Duvall shared amazing insights on common fears like prolapse, diastasis, and leaking. Women often think these issues are permanent, but many can be managed or even overcome with proper rehab. Diastasis, especially, doesn't have to hold you back.
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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.
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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 community, need to address.
In this episode we take a look at the 3 big problems with this approach, and 3 solutions, so that you can be a smarter, stronger, and more savvy coach or athlete.
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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 understanding how your body works and what it needs, rather than just adding more volume.
It's not about cramming in extra sessions; it's about optimizing for the best ROI - your body's adaptation and recovery.
Understand that quality trumps quantity. High performance is a strategic craft, not a numbers game.
What do you value more in your training: quality or quantity?
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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.
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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 nuances of what enhances an athlete's performance.
Listen to insights from leading experts, including Eric Cressey and Vern Gambetta, as they provide a roadmap for athletes and coaches.
Also, learn about "Fostering a Culture of Inquiry and Open-mindedness" and how it plays a role in evolving strength training methodologies. Embrace the importance of mentorship and community in accelerating the learning curve for effective training strategies.
Reflect upon Brodie's emphasis on creating feedback loops through reflection, experimentation, and feedback from coaches and peers. Overall, understand how comprehensive approach focusing on physical training and cognitive development sets the stage for surpassing personal performance goals.
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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 fundamental movements, laying the foundation for gradual progressions.
Straight-talk about the deceptive representation of success in the social media fitness culture sheds light on the risk of getting sidetracked from the core intention of fitness – promoting wellbeing and strength. This discussion underscores the potential perils of adopting advanced exercises inspired by high-level athletes, overlooking the compounding inherent risks.
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 implications of methodical mental preparation and activation during lifts.
Round off your journey with Brodie's valuable insights on the importance of nurturing patience in strength training, particularly in the light of progressive overload. He emphasizes the significance of long-term benefits over hasty gains and underlines maintaining continuous focus on skill refinement along with other key training variables. While the lifting heavy culture may promise immediate results, the episode concisely captures how a patient, technique-focused approach lays the foundation for lasting health, performance, and happiness. Concluding with a poignant summarization, Brodie redefines strength training in this comprehensive guide. Respect your limits, prioritize form, and join us as we stride towards performance excellence and longevity in the sport.
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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 Intervals spot on, and the TSS matched what was programed (within reason).
So what is happening?
This weeks episode we dive down the rabbit hole of:
Watch Training With a PowerMeter: What Is TSS
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What does it take to have your best year yet?
KISS IT!
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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.
Brian has Squatted 1,306 pounds, and holds two of the Top 20 all-time powerlifting meet performances... He KNOWS strong- and how to get you there safely!
Brian Covers: Building the foundations for lifting heavy, tuning your spine to your sports needs, how to build a bulletproof core, what your TRUE core is, and much, much more!
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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 criteria that must be met before even considering changing the programming.
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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 and sometimes very necessary path.
In this episode we share the 8 foundational points that any endurance athlete (or gym goer) needs in order to heathily and more easily lose fat- or to be more precise: How to properly change your Body Composition.
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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: 10 years with the same strength coach (who is not a cyclist) as well as moving through 4 different cycling coaches to find one(s) that would meet him where he is and be a partner in his development and long term health and abilities.
Dan, is like most of us in that he truly enjoys being competitive and riding his bike, but he has a focus on long term health abilities.
It's time to become smarter and more savvy about your investment in working with a coach!
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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 Activation Potentiation (PAP) and Riding your bike after strength training- is there anything to that?
Grab your favorite coffee and a notepad, we get into some of the big, juicy questions that many riders have about strength training for performance!
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