Making Shift Happen

Making Shift Happen


Latest Episodes

226. Off-Season Strength Training for Cyclists: Build Your Best Season Yet
October 02, 2025

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)
September 25, 2025

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
September 11, 2025

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
August 28, 2025

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
August 22, 2025

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
August 14, 2025

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
July 26, 2025

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
July 14, 2025

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
June 19, 2025

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?
June 12, 2025

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