Dr. Jessie Duppler was a competitive cyclocross racer in college and then worked in the surgery field for six years before transitioning into physical therapy after realizing that pain is a symptom, not a cause. This episode reveals some of her top tips on bike fitting, strength training, and proper riding posture alongside a very interesting analysis about what causes common cycling pain points and how to avoid them.

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Bike Fitting

13:15 Each Body is Different (Your Body and Riding Style vs Bike Fit)

20:48 Strength Training

25:54 Common Causes of Pain Symptoms

28:22 Cycling: a Non-Weight Bearing Sport

30:53 Injury

32:55 Riding Posture

36:48 Free Resources for Bike Fitting, Workouts, and Physical Therapy

39:00 Lighting Round Q&A

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