FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

The official podcast of FasCat Coaching, based in Boulder, CO. Coach Frank "Big Cat" Overton shares his extensive experience as a cycling coach to help you ride faster through training and racing tips, nutrition, and beyond.

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    Weight Lifting for Cycling

    Weight lifting for cycling can help you gain 15 to 50 watts by next spring — but only if you do it the right way. 🚴‍♂️💪  Watch this podcast on our youTube channel for a better visual learning experience: https://youtu.be/J5nTl0sXrFQ In this video, the BigCat (Frank Overton) show you exactly how to lift weights for cycling to increase your power output, improve your FTP, and have your best season ever. This isn't just theory, we've used this exact 10-week, 4-phase weight lifting plan over the past 20+ years, to coach hundreds/thousands of cyclists to higher FTP's, podiums and group ride hero status 🏋️‍♂️💪 What You'll Learn in This Video: ✅ Why weight lifting works for cyclists and what makes this plan cycling-specific ✅ When to lift heavy — and when to switch to explosive, high-velocity movements ✅ How many days per week to lift ✅ How many sets and reps to do each day ✅ How much weight to lift for each set ✅ How to combine lifting with on-the-bike workouts to turn gym gains into real watts By the end of this video, you'll understand the entire 10-week plan, including sets, reps, percentages, and timing so you can start lifting right. Why This Weight Lifting Plan Works: Not all gym workouts are created equal. A lot of cyclists waste time swinging kettlebells or following generic strength programs that don't translate into more power on the bike. Here's why our plan works: 1️⃣ Lift Heavy → Build strength to generate more force per pedal stroke 2️⃣ Lift Explosively → High-speed lifts simulate pedaling velocity 3️⃣ Neuromuscular Sprint Work → On-bike sprints teach your new muscle to fire faster 4️⃣ Muscle Tension Intervals → Lock in your strength on the bike and crush climbs Get the Full 10 Week Weight Plan Plan in the CoachCat App You could write everything down and try to follow the plan manually… but why guess? Download the CoachCat app for free and get: Your 10-week weight lifting plan Daily workouts with the right weight, sets, and reps Integrated on-bike workouts A downloadable PDF plan Unlimited plan adjustments and training guidance 📲 Start your free trial → https://fascatcoaching.com/app

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    Masters Intervals: Train like a Pro, Recover like Your Age

    Intervals for Masters cyclists don't have to be complicated but they do have to be different. 🚴‍♂️ Watch this video on our youtube channel for a more immersive visual learning experience: https://youtu.be/12H-rYEylo0 If you're over 40, 50, or even 60, you can still train like the pros with the same intervals, the same intensities, the same power zones. But here's the secret: you can't handle the same volume or recover as quickly as younger riders. In this video, Coach Frank from FasCat Coaching breaks down how to adjust your interval training based on your age, recovery, and goals using real data from coaching both pros and masters athletes for over 20 years. What You'll Learn in This Video: ✅ The best VO₂ max intervals for masters cyclists ✅ How to modify anaerobic (Zone 6) intervals to match your recovery capacity ✅ Why Sweet Spot training still works — but needs less volume as you age ✅ How many hard interval sessions per week you should actually be doing ✅ The science behind slower recovery after 40 — and what to do about it    Whether you're training for a Gran Fondo, crit, gravel race, or just chasing FTP gains, these strategies will help you train smarter, not harder — and get faster without burning out. 🚀 Get Your Free Month of CoachCat Want age-appropriate, personalized interval plans built from your power data? Download the FasCat App and start training with CoachCat — your first month is FREE: 🔗 https://fascatcoaching.com/app

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The official podcast of FasCat Coaching, based in Boulder, CO. Coach Frank "Big Cat" Overton shares his extensive experience as a cycling coach to help you ride faster through training and racing tips, nutrition, and beyond.

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