Making Shift Happen

Latest Episodes
226. Off-Season Strength Training for Cyclists: Build Your Best Season Yet
Fall is here, the days are shorter, and your rides might be winding down - but your fitness doesnt have to! In this episode, Im talking about why the off-season is the perfect time to start strength
225. Why Gravel + MTB Rides Wreck You (And How to Recover Smarter)
Gravel and mountain bike riders - do you ever wonder why your rides may wreck you? This episode is for you. I'm unpacking what happens to your body when you leave smooth roads behind and enter the wor
224. How to Finally Stop Bonking Mid-Ride
Bonking isnt just annoying - it limits your performance, enjoyment, and confidence. Get this right, and youll ride stronger, feel faster, and stay powerful late into the ride. Plus: fewer bonk stori
223. How Busy Cyclists Can Adapt Training When Life Gets Messy
Life doesnt always follow your training plan, and thats okay. In this episode, Ill teach you how to pivot your strength and cycling workouts when work, family, or stress throw curveballs. Youll le
222. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for Cyclists: The Key to Smarter Training and Recovery
Youve seen HRV pop up on your stats screen. Now, meet your new secret weapon. In this episode, I break down what Heart Rate Variability (HRV) really means, why its the ultimate gauge of balance betw
221. How to Develop Durability on the Bike
Durability isnt just about going the distance - its about how well you hold up during it. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, I share how cyclists (whether youre a mountain biker, gravel grinde
220. Why VO₂max Isn’t Everything for Cyclists
Many cyclists obsess over VOmax, but what if that number isnt telling the full story? In this episode, I break down what VOmax actually measures, its limits as a performance predictor, and which me
219. MTB Gains: Strength Training Secrets with a PT Who Rides
What if strength training could actually make you a betterand more durablemountain biker? In this episode, I chat with Jessie Duppler, a physical therapist and fellow rider from Chain Reaction Phys
218. Level Up Your MTB Skills: From Rider to Racer in 5 Shifts
Feeling stuck in the intermediate zone with your MTB skills on the trails? Do you want to ride more confidently, tackle tougher features, or maybe (finally!) try racing? This episode is your guide t
217. Can Protein Supplements Prevent Muscle Loss in Recovery?
Today, Im talking about protein supplements, amino acids, surgery, and recovering from injury. If youve ever wondered whether a scoop of whey or a few grams of essential aminos in a protein supple