Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling

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Training Babble: Off-Road Insights for Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling Podcast

Unlock your endurance potential. The Training Babble Podcast takes a deep dive into the strategy and science behind training for off-road cycling and gravel racing. Host Dave Schell brings over 20 years of coaching and racing experience, including as former Director of Education at TrainingPeaks. Each episode features interviews with experts and insiders to inform your training on topics like physiology, nutrition, mental toughness, equipment selection, and race tactics. Expect an informative yet lighthearted conversation filled with practical tips to up your performance. Special guests from across the cycling world join to share their hard-earned wisdom. Whether you're an amateur looking to reach new heights or a coach wanting to refine your craft, The Training Babble Podcast offers a master-class in endurance training. Challenging conventional methods, busting myths, and digging into the latest research, this show equips you with the knowledge to train smarter and unlock your full athletic potential. Subscribe to the Training Babble Podcast and join our community of passionate off-road cyclists. With tips, stories, and advice from leading figures in gravel and mountain biking, we're here to support your journey to peak performance and beyond. Elevate your off-road cycling experience with us.

  1. Calibrating Your Inner Power Meter: How to Train Better with RPE

    28 AUG

    Calibrating Your Inner Power Meter: How to Train Better with RPE

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, Coach Dave discusses the importance of calibrating your inner power meter by pairing your perception of effort with objective metrics like power, heart rate, and pace. He emphasizes the need to tune into how different sensations feel and not blindly follow the numbers on your devices. Dave explains the three energy systems our bodies use and how they work together during different intensities. He also challenges the idea of false pr...

    18 min
  2. The Machines Know!!!: Should you follow your wearable's training and recovery advice?

    13 AUG

    The Machines Know!!!: Should you follow your wearable's training and recovery advice?

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the validity and reliability of training devices and the advice they provide. They highlight the issue of proprietary algorithms and the lack of transparency in how these devices come up with their recommendations. They also discuss the limitations and inaccuracies of metrics such as heart rate and sleep tracking. The key takeaway is to be skeptical of the advice provided by these devices and t...

    26 min
  3. Introducing Intuitive Endurance Training: Making the case for flexibility and training by feel

    30 JUL

    Introducing Intuitive Endurance Training: Making the case for flexibility and training by feel

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, Dave Schell discusses the concept of intuitive endurance training, which involves listening to your body and structuring your training based on subtle cues like fatigue, soreness, and motivation. He emphasizes the importance of considering subjective factors like how athletes feel during workouts and how they handle training. Dave also talks about the origins of the idea and how it can be beneficial for athletes. He highlights the need fo...

    15 min
  4. Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: When return to training after battling illness

    16 JUL

    Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: When return to training after battling illness

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, Dave and Dr. Phil discuss the healthy way to return to training after dealing with an illness. They emphasize the importance of understanding the stress that illness puts on the body and the need for proper recovery. They caution against jumping back into intense training too soon and recommend a conservative approach. They also discuss the cultural tendency to push through illness and the importance of being patient and not rushing the r...

    22 min
  5. Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: Magic Bullets and Marginal Gains, what actually works?

    3 JUL

    Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: Magic Bullets and Marginal Gains, what actually works?

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dave and Phil discuss ergogenic aids or performance-enhancing substances. They cover various types of aids, including caffeine, beetroot juice, sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, and creatine. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of training, nutrition, and recovery before considering the use of supplements. They also touch on the topic of ketones and highlight the lack of clear evidence for thei...

    27 min
  6. Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: FTP (Functional Threshold Power) Misconceptions

    19 JUN

    Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: FTP (Functional Threshold Power) Misconceptions

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dr. Phil Batterson and Dave S discuss the concept of Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and its misconceptions. They explore different methods of measuring FTP and the importance of training at appropriate intensities. They also discuss the variability of FTP and the need for context in testing. Overall, FTP is seen as a range rather than a fixed number, and training strategies should focus on increasing time at or close ...

    23 min
  7. Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: What Causes Cramps and How Can You Avoid them?

    5 JUN

    Fast Physiology with Dr. Phil: What Causes Cramps and How Can You Avoid them?

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode of Fast Physiology, Dr. Phil and Dave discuss muscle cramping. They differentiate between different types of cramps, focusing on muscle cramps. They explore the role of electrolytes in muscle cramping and the importance of sports-specific training to prevent cramps. They also discuss strategies for dealing with cramps during exercise, including the use of bitter or sour substances and light stretching. Additionally, they touch on breathing...

    31 min
  8. Sports Nutrition for Women with Kristen Arnold: Fueling Performance through Peri and Post Menopause

    29 MAY

    Sports Nutrition for Women with Kristen Arnold: Fueling Performance through Peri and Post Menopause

    Let’s connect! Send me a text. SummaryIn this episode, host Dave Schell interviews sports dietitian Kristen Arnold about sports nutrition for women, with a focus on menopause. They discuss the differences between men and women in terms of nutritional needs and how the menstrual cycle affects performance. They also explore the impact of nutrition on perimenopause and postmenopause, including recommendations for protein and complex carbohydrates. The conversation emphasizes the importance of en...

    35 min
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Unlock your endurance potential. The Training Babble Podcast takes a deep dive into the strategy and science behind training for off-road cycling and gravel racing. Host Dave Schell brings over 20 years of coaching and racing experience, including as former Director of Education at TrainingPeaks. Each episode features interviews with experts and insiders to inform your training on topics like physiology, nutrition, mental toughness, equipment selection, and race tactics. Expect an informative yet lighthearted conversation filled with practical tips to up your performance. Special guests from across the cycling world join to share their hard-earned wisdom. Whether you're an amateur looking to reach new heights or a coach wanting to refine your craft, The Training Babble Podcast offers a master-class in endurance training. Challenging conventional methods, busting myths, and digging into the latest research, this show equips you with the knowledge to train smarter and unlock your full athletic potential. Subscribe to the Training Babble Podcast and join our community of passionate off-road cyclists. With tips, stories, and advice from leading figures in gravel and mountain biking, we're here to support your journey to peak performance and beyond. Elevate your off-road cycling experience with us.

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