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Here is a brief overview of talks I’ve had with scientists in the field of cycling performance.
Scientists Made 12 Elite Cyclists Race For 6 Hours | Lars Nybo interview
Professor Lars Nybo and I discuss the hot topic of durability. He shares recent insight from an exciting field study examining power output, fat oxidation and lactate in elite cyclists during a 6 hour simulated bike race.
Their results improve our understanding of durability and may help guide how you train to improve your durability.
See the talk with Professor Nybo on Youtube
How The Best Professional Cyclists Train | Gabriele Gallo interview
In this video, PhD Gabriele Gallo discuss the results of his research on podium finishers in Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. More specifically, he discusses how the best of the best cyclists train and periodize training leading up to Grand Tours.
There is a truckload of valuable lessons here for the keen amateur, as these principles are equally important across different levels of performance.
See the talk with Gabriele on Youtube
Core Stability Training For Cyclists | Sebastian Sitko interview
PhD and cycling coach Sebastian Sitko discusses their work on core stability training. To the point, they compared the effect of adding either core stability training or heavy strength training to regular cycling training.
The result may come as a surprise and may impact how you go about prioritising how you spend your training time.
See the talk with Sebastian on Youtube
Why Track Cycling Is More Than Peak Power | Hamish Ferguson interview
PhD and cycling coach Hamish Ferguson has published volumes of scientific papers from his work with power output in track cyclists. The very clear trend is that performance on the track is so much more than your peak power output.
Dr. Ferguson shares some great stories from decades of working with world class riders, so don’t miss out on this one.
See the talk with Hamish on Youtube
Heart Rate Variability and Training: Best Practices With Marco Altini
PhD and sports scientist Marco Altini has decades of experience in working with physiological data for the big tech companies. He literally also wrote the book on using heart rate variability in training.
In this interview, Dr. Altini discusses the strengths and weaknesses of using HRV and other physiological measures to guide your training.
See the talk with Marco on Youtube
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