Performance Cycling Podcast

By Hammond Cycling

Performance Cycling Podcast is a long-form podcast where two avid bike racers discuss the science behind their sport in a casual but technical way... more

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The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

Performance Cycling Podcast episodes:

October 13, 2020 Ep73: Probiotics
In this episode, Todd and Jason discuss the gut microbiome and probiotics. The human body is complicated, including the bacteria in our intestines. How does our intestinal composition affect our performance?
Show Notes:
Probiotics and athletes review
Study on probiotics and athletes
Gut microbiota in athletes and physically active people
Observational study on gut microbiome of elite cyclists
Get in touch with us:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
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42min
October 02, 2020 Ep72: Ketogenic Diet for Cycling
In this episode, Todd and Jason discuss the ketogenic diet for the cycling population. There are some potential health benefits for the keto diet, but does the diet work for cyclists?
Show Notes:
Insulin response in endurance athletes vs sedentary
Keto and Exercise Performance
Off-road cyclists
Tim Noakes 1
Tim Noakes 2
Body Composition

Get in touch with us:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Check out our article on a good dynamic warm up!
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42min
September 24, 2020 Ep71: Cadence
Does your cadence matter? Today, Todd and Jason explore a few studies regarding cadence and look to decide on their optimal cadence for performance.
CORE STRENGTH PROTOCOL ARTICLE - JOIN OUR RESEARCH
Show Notes:
Efficiency in cycling: A review
Cadence and performance in elite cyclists
Interactions between cadence and power output effects on mechanical efficiency
Relationship between cadence, pedalling technique and gross efficiency in cycling
Optimal cadence selection during cycling: review article
Get in touch with us:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Check out our article on a good dynamic warm up!
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45min
September 18, 2020 Prime Lap: Caffeine and Genes
How do our genes affect our ability to use caffeine? Todd and Jason explore caffeine and other ergogenic aids and their ability to influence your performance.
Get in touch with us:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
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8min
September 15, 2020 Ep70: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
In today's episode, Todd and Jason cover high intensity interval training (HIIT). Starting at the root of the research and following through to modern papers, HIIT and its variations are explored. The Tabata protocol is specifically mentioned and discussed.
ARTICLES:
Tabata Cycling Workout Protocol and Background
Cycling Core Strength Protocol - JOIN OUR RESEARCH STUDY HERE
Show Notes:
IZUMI TABATA FOLLOW UP PAPER FOR SPORT SCIENCE NERDS
First noted HIIT paper
Early HIIT paper on skeletal muscle fibers
First time the term 'HIIT' was used
Izumi Tabata's famous paper
Tabata's follow up paper ~6 months later
Poorly done VO2max interval study
Triathlete HIIT study
HIIT Enjoyment - Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale
Overweight and obese patient HIIT study
HIIT acute heart rate recovery and anaerobic power
6 HIIT sessions in 5 days study
Get in touch with us:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
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56min
September 12, 2020 Prime Lap: RPE
RPE is an important metric for cycling training. Today, Todd and Jason discuss a metric to compliment your heart rate and power data on your training rides.
Get in touch with us:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
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10min
September 09, 2020 Ep69: Core Strength
Core strength is essential to cycling performance. Or is it? Todd and Jason discuss a few studies that may or may not suggest that you should be doing your core routine.
Be a research subject from your own home! Complete the core strength protocol and survey below:
CORE STRENGTH PROTOCOL AND SURVEY
Show Notes:
Keynote study
Functional movement screen
FMS2
Lower back pain and core
First study on core strength and biomechanics
Get in touch with us:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
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43min
September 04, 2020 Prime Lap: Performance Variation in Olympic Athletes
Today's prime lap focuses on an interesting study on measuring performance characteristics of elite athletes. Jason and Todd discuss the topic of 'coefficient of variation' and it's use in understanding elite sport performance.
Show Notes:
Design and analysis of research on sport performance enhancement
Get in touch with these three options:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
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10min
September 01, 2020 Ep68: Top 5 Recommendations for Developing Cyclists
This episode was a suggestion from one of our listeners. If you have a topic, see the links below and get in touch with your question/topic! In today's episode, Todd and Jason were tasked with coming up with five things they'd wished they'd done as developing cyclists. See how their lists compare.
Get in touch with these three options:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod (private message or tweet)
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
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41min
August 28, 2020 Prime Lap: Mindfulness Practice
In today's Prime Lap, we discuss a meta-analysis of mindfulness studies on athletes. There is evidence mindfulness practice can improve sport performance. What is the protocol and what are the benefits?
Show Notes:
Effects of Mindfulness Practice on Performance-Relevant Parameters
Latest Article: Tabata Cycling Workout Protocol and Background
If you have questions or topic ideas, get in touch!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfCyclingPod
Email us at [email protected]
Website Contact: https://hammondcycling.com/performance-cycling-podcast/
Make sure to check out Jason's cycling blog as well!
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11min

FAQs about Performance Cycling Podcast:

How many episodes does Performance Cycling Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.