Performance Cycling Podcast

Performance Cycling Podcast

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Performance Cycling Podcast episodes

  • 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/

    42 min
  • 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!

    42 min
  • 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!

    45 min
  • 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/

    8 min
  • 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/

    56 min
  • 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!

    10 min
  • 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!

    43 min
  • 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!

    10 min
  • 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!

    41 min
  • 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!

    11 min

About Performance Cycling Podcast

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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