330: How Much Interval Training Do We Really Need? With Dr. Stephen Seiler

330: How Much Interval Training Do We Really Need? With Dr. Stephen Seiler

Author: Fast Talk Labs August 1, 2024 Duration: 1:30:38
Nothing has been researched more than high-intensity interval training. We talk with Dr. Seiler about what the science really says and how to apply it to our own training.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what truly separates a good training plan from a great one, or how the latest sports science can be applied to your next ride? Fast Talk, from Fast Talk Labs, digs into those questions with a refreshing depth. Coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels steer these conversations, but the real focus is on the roster of world-class experts they bring to the microphone. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a specific corner of endurance sports, moving beyond surface-level tips to explore the underlying principles of performance. You’ll hear detailed discussions on training methodology, from the nuances of polarized plans to the practical application of interval sessions, alongside frank explorations of sports nutrition and physiology. This isn't just about listening to interviews; it's about accessing a continuous education in cycling and endurance, delivered through engaging dialogue. The Fast Talk podcast consistently provides actionable insights, whether you're fine-tuning your next workout or rethinking your annual approach to fitness. It’s for anyone who wants their training informed by both cutting-edge research and hard-earned, practical experience from the top minds in the sport.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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366: Balancing the Principles of Training with Triathlon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:00
The TriDoc Jeff Sankoff joins us to talk about how to still apply the principles of supercompensation and progressive overload in a sport as complex as triathlon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…
364: How to Help Your Body Fit Better on the Bike with John Howard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:44
We talk a lot about fitting your bike to your body, but there’s a lot you can do to keep your body healthy and help it fit in a more powerful position on the bike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
362: How to Make Interval Work Motivating [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:32
Our team of coaches got together and discussed why we do intervals, how to execute them, and most importantly, how to make them more fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
359: Do Women Athletes Need Zone 2 Training? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:39
Recently, some prominent researchers have suggested that women need far less zone 2 training than previously thought. Physiologists Julie Young and Dr. Dana Lis join us to debate that question. Learn more about your ad c…
358: How to Use—and Not Use—HRV in Your Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:05
We talk with HRV expert, Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, about the value of HRV in training, what it does and doesn’t show, and what to be careful of when you use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
357: Progressive Overload Is Critical But Does It Have a Limit? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:13
Coach Isaiah Newkirk joins us to talk about why progressive overload is so important to training, and how we can continue to get gains when we can’t add more volume or intensity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…