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Fast Talk

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Health & Fitness
Sports
Science
The Fast Talk podcast offers the best guides to cycling performance and endurance sports training from world-class experts. Cohosted by cycling coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels, Fast Talk episodes feature fascinating conversations with world-class experts discussing the endurance sports topics they know best: the best ways to train, effective workouts, questions on polarized and interval training, sports nutrition, physiology and recovery, and sport psychology. Fast Talk guests and regular contributors include Dr. Stephen Seiler, Joe Friel, Dr. Asker Jeukendrup, Sebastian Weber, Jim Miller, Dr. Andy Pruitt, Dr. Timothy Noakes, and elite professional athletes like Kristin Armstrong, Sepp Kuss, Brent Bookwalter, Kate Courtney, and many more. Fast Talk is part of Fast Talk Laboratories, a new endurance sports knowledgebase for endurance racers and adventurers.
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Episodes

293: Beyond the Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Fibers

Gear up for a new Fast Talk Podcast series. First up: what are muscle fibers, what do we mean by slow-twitch and fast-twitch, and what are type IIa fibers? Our hosts cover everything you need to know about these all-important fibers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 293

292: What Impact Will AI Training Software Have on Training?

AI training software is here to stay. We talk with Dr. Paul Laursen about where it may go and how it may impact training and coaching in both good and potentially bad ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 292

290: Why Coaches Need Support, too with Lee Povey

The modern coach often assumes their job is fundamentally self-sacrificing – the athlete always comes first. We talk about why changing that belief can make for a better coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2023•1 hr

289: The History of Sports Drinks with Dr. Robert Kenefick

We talk with one of the world’s top hydration experts about the evolution of hydration science and how it has changed our sports drinks over the decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 289

285: Do the Potential Benefits of Ketone Supplements Go Beyond Performance?

We talk with one of the top researchers in the world on ketone supplementation, Dr. Brendan Egan. We get into the types of supplements, their impact on our health, and possibly the least interesting question – do they help performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 285

282: Here’s Why You Can’t Have Performance Without Comfort

We talk with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Larry Meyer about how to make yourself as comfortable as possible on the bike and why that helps, not hurts, performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 282

278: How to Play Your Hand in a Bike Race with Kiel Reijnen and Alex Howes

In this episode we unravel the captivating parallels between road racing and poker. Discover how a strong Peloton adds complexity to cycling, where strength alone won't ensure victory. Gravel riders Alex Howes and Kiel Reijnen, seasoned "poker players," share insights from competing in Grand Tours. Learn to master the game, play strong and weak hands, bluff effectively, and read opponents without looking at their faces. Joined by experts like Dr. Iñigo San Millán and Coach Janis Musins, we delve...

Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min

Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Beating the Odds with Shayna Powless

Learn the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to sports to avoid burnout and injury from someone who conquered it themselves, pro cyclist Shayna Powless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023•47 min•Ep. 116

277: Skincare for Endurance Athletes - Protecting Your Performance and Your Health

Learn from dermatologist Dr. Lela Lankerani and experts in the field as we explore the importance of skincare for endurance athletes. Discover tips to safeguard against sun damage and tackle skin issues like saddle sores, blisters, and road rash. Join us as we prioritize your body's largest organ and unlock your potential for speed and endurance. For show notes and additional information visit: www.FastTalkLabs.com/skincare-for-endurance-athletes---protecting-your-performance-and-your-health Lea...

Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 277

276: How to be Aerodynamic without Sacrificing Power

Join us as we explore the power vs. aerodynamics debate. Specialized's Todd Carver and Retul's Jason Williams reveal the secrets to finding your speed. We consider comfort, speed, and event specifics across multiple cycling disciplines. The sacrifices may surprise you! Featuring expert guests Lennard Zinn, Jeff Winkler, Ryan Bolton, Robin Carpenter, influencer Ben Delaney. For show notes visit: www.FastTalkLabs.com/how-to-be-aerodynamic-without-sacrificing-power Learn more about your ad choices....

Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 276
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