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Single-Leg Deadlifts for Beginners
Coach Lori offers a progression taking a beginner from never having hinged to a loaded single-leg deadlift in 10 weeks

Lori Thomson
Aug 12


The Athlete Ego: Why We Need It (And When It Sabotages Us)
The athlete ego isn't bad; it just needs to be calibrated

Carrie Jackson
Aug 10


Regaining Durability
Coach Menachem shares a quick strength flow you can do in your living room
Menachem Brodie
Aug 10


Individualization Over Generic Plans: What 78 World-Class Coaches Just Told Researchers
Tim talks about eight training success themes crucial to world-class coaches

Tim Cusick
Aug 10


Muscle Cramps Are Not Just an Electrolyte Problem
Exercise-associated muscle cramping is not simply an electrolyte problem

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Aug 4


Lactate Gels: The Next Breakthrough in Endurance Fueling?
If the body already uses lactate as fuel, could using it in training improve performance?

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 29


The setback isn't the problem; our reaction is
It's not the setback itself that derails us; it's what happens in the ten seconds after it

Carrie Jackson
Jul 13


Ready or not: Separating the signal and the whole athlete
The goal cannot be simply more data or more interpretation; the goal must be better decisions

Tim Cusick
Jul 13


Sleep Better to Perform Better: The Role of Nutrition
Nutrition choices throughout the day can help support better sleep quality

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 1


Beyond FTP: Why Great Coaching Looks Beyond Training Zones
While FTP can be useful, it does not fully describe how an athlete produces power across different durations, how they respond to training, or what types of efforts are most likely to drive adaptation. Yet many athletes and coaches still build entire training programs around percentages of FTP.

Rob Wakefield
Jun 11


Are you training to win or training not to lose?
Carrie explains what a growth mindset looks like for cyclists

Carrie Jackson
Jun 8


Heavy strength training mid season
Menachem shares an adjustment to your strength training this summer to get better on-bike performance
Menachem Brodie
Jun 8
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NerdCast: FTP Development and Fractional Utilization
Coach Tim discusses FTP, lactate, and fractional utilization

Tim Cusick
Feb 22, 2024


NerdCast: Fractional Utilization and "Raising the Ceiling"
Here in late Cycle 3, and in Cycle 4, we introduce some harder and more dynamic workouts. Why? We need to create some more room to grow!

Tim Cusick
Feb 14, 2024


NerdCast: Power to Speed
Wanna go fast in Challenge 3? This might mean taking a counterintuitive approach.

Tim Cusick
Feb 7, 2024


Nerdcast: Science, Math, and the Perfect Pacing System
Looking to nail the perfect FTP test or the perfect AdZ climb? Check out this Nerdcast!

Tim Cusick
Jan 28, 2024


NerdCast: Time to Adaptation
There are two things that really impact adaptation: doing the work and the timing of our unique physiology

Tim Cusick
Dec 31, 2023


NerdCast: Supercompensation and the Role of Rest
Supercompensation refers to the post-training period during which the trained parameter has a higher performance capacity than it did prior

Tim Cusick
Dec 22, 2023


Nerdcast: TSS and Chronic Tracking Load
Coach Tim talks about how to use TSS to understand the impact of CTL

Tim Cusick
Dec 21, 2023


NerdCast: The Science and Math of Training Stress Score
Coach Tim dives into the math and talks about normalized power and intensity factor

Tim Cusick
Dec 19, 2023


Advanced NerdCast: Training Load and the PMC
Coach Tim dives deep into training load, adaptation, super-compensation, load management, and the PMC

Tim Cusick
Dec 17, 2023


NerdCast: The Science of FTP
Coach Tim talks about FTP

Tim Cusick
Dec 2, 2023
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