Performance Cycling Podcast
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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 reviewStudy.
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:Insul
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
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://twi
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 discuss.
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://twitt
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 you
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 anal.
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 devel.
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 Perfo.