On this episode we talk with one of the greatest specialists in strength training about the still overlooked importance of including properly periodized strength training routines in road cycling. We go around some of the basic concepts of strength training and how to implement it in a regular Pro and Amateur cycling calendar to maximize performance.

On this episode we present the latest evidence and limitations on collagen supplementation in athletes and clinical populations through some of the works performed by Sara Oikawa at McMaster University under the supervision of Prof. Stuart Phillips.

On this episode Dr. Graeme Close talks us through the nutrition interventions to focus our attention on when dealing with injured cyclists, as well as the preventive aspects where nutrition could also play an important role. We also go through the evidence behind some popular dietary supplements claiming to support recovery in injured athletes. 

On this episode we go back in time and revisit the best moments of each episode throughout 2019. A sort of teaser if you didn't have a chance to listen to a particular episode. Thank for for staying there during this past year. Have a great 2020! Stay tuned!  

On this episode we tackle the main themes surrounding nutritional factors with altitude exposure such as: altered energy availability, Iron status, carbohydrate oxidation, hydration, antioxidant supplementation and other posible hematological and non-hematological considerations while performing altitude exposure. 

Although the Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) paradigm has been linked with adverse physiological and performance-related outcomes in men, the synergistic effects of low energy availability on reproductive hormones put females particularly at risk of negative outcomes. The majority of sports-specific nutritional research has been conducted in male athletes, which limits the application of knowledge to female athletes. On this episode we'll try to go over all the nutrition considerations and research challenges yet to come in the following years.

Performance during continuous or intermittent high-intensity exercise can be limited, at least in part, by the accumulation of hydrogen ions (H+) which reduce muscle pH and interfere with muscle contractile and metabolic processes. There is evidence that both ß-alanine and sodium bicarbonate ingestion can enhance exercise performance during single or repeated bouts of high-intensity exercise in which energy is supplied predominantly through anaerobic glycolysis. On this episode with Dr. Bryan Saunders we tackle the role of both these supplements in increasing muscle buffering capacity in cycling.

On this very special episode, Dr. James Morton tells us about the Fuel For the Work Required model and how he went on applying it with Team Sky. We also get into more detail on the effects of protein during races, recovery and considerations for future performance nutrition-related research.

On this very special episode, Dr. James Morton talks us through his integration in Pro Cycling while working with Team Sky. This is part 1 of 2 episodes dedicated to this topic. On this first part we will focus on the logistics, planning and coordination required with all the team staff when planning for a World Tour cycling race. On part 2 we'll dig into the nutrition-related topics that are crucial for performance in Pro cycling.

Endurance athletes are always looking for an edge. That extends to professional cyclists, who are among the fittest humans on earth and who require an inordinate amount of fuel to pedal through grueling mountain stages and time trials during multi-week races like the Tour de France. In the past years, a lot of hype has been going around exogenous ketones with some people even calling it the "fourth macronutrient" and the next magic bullet to get that competitive edge in cycling. On this episode, Mark Evans (PhD) who has been one of the researchers contributing to the available research so far shares his insights on the subject.