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2 episodes with trevor connor
2 episodes with trevor connor
2 episodes with trevor connor
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Trevor Connor and Dr. Griffin McMath of The Paleo Diet to explore why the Paleo diet is more relevant than ever in today's world of extreme dieting. You'll hear them discuss: 1. How modern food processing has introduced foods our bodies aren't designed to digest 2. How grains, dairy, and ultra-processed foods may impact overall health and digestion 3. The health benefits of following a paleo lifestyle 4. How the paleo diet supports sustainability, budget-friendly eating, and even brain health 5. The practical aspect of adopting a paleo diet Trevor is the CEO of The Paleo Diet and Co-Founder of Fast Talk Laboratories. A former professional cyclist who competed until age 53, his journey with the paleo diet began when he was a student at CSU studying under Dr. Loren Cordain, the diet's originator. Initially skeptical, his attempts to disprove the diet's principles led him to become one of its strongest advocates after experiencing significant improvements in his own health and athletic performance. Dr. Griffin is a key figure at The Paleo Diet organization, bringing her background in anthropology and integrative healthcare to the team. She has worked in integrative oncology and various healthcare settings, focusing on making the paleo lifestyle accessible and practical for diverse populations. Additionally, Dr. Griffin is a Co-Host of the Fast Talk Podcast. Previously, she was an Executive Director at the Institute for Natural Medicine. Considering lab testing? Rupa Health provides access to functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before ordering tests to determine what is appropriate for your individual needs. https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide
In this episode:Is hydrogen-rich water the latest miracle drink or just another marketing ploy? Juliet Hochman joins the fray to explore the claims surrounding this trendy beverage. We dissect the science (or lack thereof) behind hydrogen water. It turns out that while the hype is real, the actual benefits might not be worth the price tag. We dive into the absurdity of the wellness trends that promise the world but often deliver nothing more than a fancy label. If you're thinking about spending your hard-earned cash on this new “super drink,” you might want to listen closely as we break it down.Next up, I'm chatting with Trevor Connor, a total cycling aficionado and the brains behind Fast Talk Labs, about how the explosion of tech in endurance sports can be both a blessing and a curse. Sure, tracking every heartbeat and watt can feel like you're leveling up in a video game, but let's be real—sometimes all that data can just leave us spinning in circles, right? We're all about that balance: how do we harness the awesome power of analytics without getting lost in the weeds? So grab your headphones and get ready for a ride through the absurdly complex world of cycling metrics, sprinkled with a side of sarcasm because, let's face it, this is endurance sports—we're all just trying to keep our heads above water!Segments:[08:13]- Medical Mailbag: Hydrogen Rich Water[37:09]- Interview: Trevor Connor LinksTrevor's Facebook page @coachtrevorconnor on Instagram Trevor's Website @Coach_TConnor on X
Trevor Connor is the CEO of the Paleo Diet. He inherited the company from Dr Loren Cordain who is the founder of the diet. Mark Smith is the company's Chief Science Officer. Both Mark and Trevor were graduate students of Dr Cordain. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realpaleodiet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePaleoDiet Website: www.thepaleodiet.com Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer and introduction 08:12 Hunter-gatherer diet insights 11:16 Anthropology challenges paleo diet claims 17:13 Paleo certification integrity initiative 23:27 Whey protein 29:41 Carnivore diet 34:51 Simple dietary guidance for success 37:25 Longevity claims vs paleo diet 47:05 Diet and exercise impact on longevity 48:49 Genetics, lifestyle, and longevity debate 57:33 Incomplete puzzle of paleo diet 01:00:29 Focus on natural foods 01:04:42 Where to find Trevor and Mark Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/ Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs #Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
This week I interviewed endurance athlete, CEO of The Paleo Diet and podcast host of Fast Talk Podcast - Trevor Connor. We discussed how to get into endurance sports along with:- what is the paleo diet- the problems with grains- the ideal sodium to potassium ratio- nutrient dense foodsand his one tip to get your body back to what it once was!Click the link below to get started!https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15minIf you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we'd love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Until next time!Links:Watch Get Lean Eat Clean podcast video episodes on YouTube!YouTube.com/@briangryn3680How to Take Simple Steps to Reclaim the Body, Energy, and Strength You Had 10-15 Years Ago Using My Stepladder System:https://www.stepladdersystem.com/B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel:The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa BeanUse Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order!https://a.co/d/731gssVFifth (5th) Element Mineral Rich Living Sea Blend:This is the World's most pure, best tasting and broadest spectrum unrefined, solar dehydrated, hand harvested Sea Salt!This artisan salt is exactly suited for hydrating the body's cells from head to toe. Just melt a small amount into the water you drink and enjoy a great tasting elixir that supplies your body the minerals it is craving.This supports a very healthy cardiovascular system that improves daily the longer you consume it in your water.https://tracking.activationproducts.com/JRD6SLRT/2H6QR9N/Upgraded Formulas hair mineral test (Coupon Code: GETLEAN10) :https://www.upgradedformulas.com/pages/kit?rfsn=6677062.f87541&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6677062.f87541X3Bar: Variable Resistance Technology allows for a full body workout inonly 10 minutes! Use discount code "Save50" for $50 off your purchase!https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100286468-13650338| Listen to the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast |►Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-lean-eat-clean/id1540391210►Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0QmJzYZsdV6tUNbDxaPJjS| Connect with Brian |►Website | https://www.briangryn.com►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bdgryn►Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/getleanandeatclean►Twitter | https://twitter.com/grynnerwinner
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
The growing conversation about ultra-processed foods is changing the way we think about these unhealthy foods. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Griffin McMath and Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet discuss how to spot and avoid the worst offenders.
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Physiologist Rob Pickels nerds out with Trevor Connor on four recent studies that span a wide range of topics, from the benefits of percussive massagers for strength work to the impact of pregnancy on elite runners. Tune in to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're joined by Houshang Amiri, a UCI Elite Coach and Trevor Connor's coach at the Canadian National Center, to address questions about both building endurance and top end work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Pickels is the Advanced Development Project Manager at PEARL iZUMi, but more importantly, he can out-nerd Trevor as you'll hear in today's deep-dive into some new scientific research in sports physiology. Even though the findings of one of these studies may not appear to directly apply to your weekly training plan, understanding the questions that have been asked by scientists can hopefully give you context into what is known and knowable by science as it relates to human performance. Trevor gives a brief overview of each study and then he and Rob point out key components of each study and translate the scientific jargon. In case you missed it and enjoy this depth of conversation about research, we did a "Nerd-Lab" episode a while back, Fast Talk 155: Recent Research on Interval Types, Timing Effects on Performance, Health Benefits of Endurance, and Pacing Strategies. Aerobic vs Anaerobic Contribution in Sprints First up is "The Aerobic and Anaerobic Contribution During Repeated 30-s Sprints in Elite Cyclists" by researchers Nicki Winfield Almquist, Øyvind Sandbakk, Bent R. Rønnestad, and Dionne Noordhof. Sometimes, because of the way a study is conducted, the findings are not very well applied to real-world training. Trevor points out some of these methods used which a training athlete would never use in their own workouts. It could be argued that science sometimes needs to ask and answer questions for itself that simply show the bounds of human potential. Mitochondrial Impairment Next, we try to understand more about mitochondrial impairment in a study titled "Excessive exercise training causes mitochondrial functional impairment and decreases glucose tolerance in healthy volunteers." Durability in Endurance Athletes The final review of the day leaves Rob asking for more from scientists and friends of the podcast, Stephen Seiler and Ed Maunder in their Review article, "The Importance of ‘Durability' in the Physiological Profiling of Endurance Athletes." Rob asks the questions he wants answers to and looks for more valuable information. Let's make you fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trevor Connor, Host of Fast Talk, and Rocco Orlando, U.S. Army veteran and athlete, are here to discuss their respective journeys into the dark world of overtraining. Each of these men has a poignant story to tell. The idea behind sharing these stories is that you, the listener, will get a feel for what happens if you decide to overtrain your body. As you'll discover there are extraneous factors that play into each of these athlete's downward spirals. There are powerful insights here into what makes the mind of the athlete tick. This is a clear demonstration of what happens if you do decide to ‘just keep training.' If you adopt the ‘more is always better' mindset and ignore the signals of the body this is what can happen. Sticking to the training plan relentlessly or over-doing miles, intensity, and general time on the bike. This will eventually lead to some dark outcomes. Both of these guys have taken that downward spiral to the extreme. It's very useful for us to hear their stories. Understand the elements that were at play for them to adopt this mindset and to keep going in spite of the warning signals from their bodies. This is where the power in the lesson lies. Rocco's Story: https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/bikes-of-the-bunch-saved-by-the-bike-a-former-soldiers-custom-venge/ Where we first heard Trevor's story: https://www.fasttalklabs.com/fasttalk127/
Gluten is bad news for your body and today we've got an expert in the subject who will explain exactly what the long-term effects of consuming gluten are. Trevor Connor, who you know as the host of Fast Talk, is also the CEO of The Paleo Diet. We talk about keto and carnivore and veganism; we talk a lot about gluten and specifically the challenges that it brings. We get geeky and scientific in this episode but don't worry, if you're not a science person, you're not going to get lost. Trevor does a great job of bringing it back to some relatable and understandable context. RESOURCES: Anit-Factory Farm Shopping Guide: http://www.trufkinathletics.com/books.html Trevor's series on wheat: https://thepaleodiet.com/the-wheat-series-part-1-wheat-and-the-immune-system Paleo Diet page on nutrient density: https://thepaleodiet.com/eliminating-non-paleo-foods-improves-nutrient-density Metabolic Typing Diet: https://uprightmovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/The_Metabolic_Type_Self_Test.pdf https://thepaleodiet.com/product/the-paleo-diet-for-athletes
— “The focus of the Paleo Diet is not on ratios, but on eating the foods we evolved to eat. The ratio is a by-product.” Valeria Teles interviews Trevor Connor — the owner of Paleo Diet, CEO of Fast Talk Laboratories, Writer, and Podcaster. Trevor Connor is the CEO of The Paleo Diet, LLC. He was Dr. Loren Cordain's final graduate student at Colorado State University, where his research focused on the effects of a Paleo-style diet on autoimmune conditions. Working with Dr. Cordain, his pilot study included close to 60 volunteers with diverse conditions ranging from Crohn's disease to multiple sclerosis to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Trevor comes from a varied background. After graduating from Cornell University in 1995 he started his career in website development. He soon followed his passion and became a semi-professional cyclist, training at the Canadian National Center in British Columbia where he became a coach and team manager. He later managed the Team Rio Grande cycling team—the top-ranked amateur team in America whose alumni include top-five Tour de France finisher Tejay van Garderen and Giro d'Italia stage winner Chad Haga. Initially, Trevor studied exercise physiology and nutrition to support his own training and to improve his coaching. At 38, he decided it was time to hang up the bike; he moved to Colorado to get his masters degree in bioenergetics and nutrition. Trevor had studied traditional sports nutrition for over a decade, and when he took Dr. Cordain's class in 2009, he was highly skeptical of the Paleo Diet concept. But after experimenting with the diet, Trevor was able to return to the professional cycling ranks at 40, finishing in the top five in several races and establishing himself as the top ranked 40-plus rider in the country for several years running. In addition to his role as CEO, Trevor writes the "Coach's Corner" section for the international cycling magazine VeloNews and co-hosts the popular endurance sports science podcast Fast Talk. Trevor is also CEO of Fast Talk Laboratories, LLC, a business dedicated to the science of endurance sports. To learn more about Trevor Connor and his work, please visit: https://www.thepaleodiet.com/ — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
Trevor Connor is the CEO of The Paleo Diet, LLC. He was Dr. Loren Cordain’s final graduate student at Colorado State University, where his research focused on the effects of a Paleo-style diet on autoimmune conditions. Working with Dr. Cordain, his pilot study included close to 60 volunteers with diverse conditions ranging from Crohn’s disease to multiple sclerosis to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis." This episode is hosted by Dr. Shawn Baker MD. Find him at https://shawn-baker.com Donate to the Carnivore Diet Clinical Trial: https://gofundme.com/f/carnivore-research "
Gluten is bad news for your body and today we've got an expert in the subject who will explain exactly what the long-term effects of consuming gluten are. Trevor Connor, who you know as the host of Fast Talk is also the CEO of The Paleo Diet. We talked about keto and carnivore and veganism; we talk a lot about gluten and specifically the challenges that it brings. We get geeky and scientific in this episode but don't worry if you're not a science person; you're not going to get lost. Trevor does a great job of bringing it back to some relatable and understandable context. RESOURCES: Anit-Factory Farm Shopping Guide: http://www.trufkinathletics.com/books.html Trevor’s series on wheat: https://thepaleodiet.com/the-wheat-series-part-1-wheat-and-the-immune-system Paleo Diet page on nutrient density: https://thepaleodiet.com/eliminating-non-paleo-foods-improves-nutrient-density Metabolic Typing Diet: https://uprightmovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/The_Metabolic_Type_Self_Test.pdf The Paleo Diet for Athletes: https://thepaleodiet.com/product/the-paleo-diet-for-athletes
We can learn a lot by looking back. And one of the best parts of being an athlete is planning ahead, setting goals, and choosing your next adventure. [For more on this, check out episode 140: How to Set Training and Performance Goals.] In this episode, the Fast Talk team, plus frequent guests, share the lessons they learned from a challenging 2020, and then declare their big, scary goals, races, and rides for 2021. First, looking back. We ask ourselves this question: Despite 2020 being an "off" year in terms of most racing and riding plans, were you still able to set goals and hit personal achievements in 2020 that you can look back on with satisfaction? What did you learn from these experiments? Then, looking back. Chris Case aims for the TransAtlantic Way bikepacking race. Trevor Connor aims for the Joe Martin stage race. Our Head Coach Ryan Kohler heads for the hills of the Breck Epic. Producer Jana Martin is gunning for Crooked Gravel. We also hear declarations of adventure from Dr. Stephen Seiler, Hannah Rae Finchamp, Julie Young, Dr. Stephen Cheung, Jen Sharp, Grant Holicky, and Colby Pearce. What did you learn in 2020? How did you make the most of a challenging year? And what are your adventure or race plans/goals in 2021? Join the conversation in the forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's episode is a special one; we've got Trevor Connor, Host of Fast Talk, and Rocco Orlando, Army Veteran, and athlete, here to discuss their respective journeys into the dark world called: overtraining. Each of these men has a poignant story to tell. The idea behind sharing these stories is that you, the listener, will get a feel for what happens if you decide to overtrain your body. As you'll discover there are extraneous factors that play into each of these athlete's downward spirals. There are powerful insights here into what makes the mind of the athlete tick. This is a clear demonstration of what happens if you do decide to 'just keep training.' If you adopt the 'more is always better' mindset and ignore the signals of the body this is what can happen. Sticking to the training plan relentlessly or over-doing miles, intensity, and general time on the bike. This will eventually lead to some dark outcomes. Both of these guys have taken that downward spiral to the extreme. It's very useful for us to hear their stories. Understand the elements that were at play for them to adopt this mindset and to keep going in spite of the warning signals from their bodies. This is where the power in the lesson lies. Rocco's Story: https://cyclingtips.com/2020/08/bikes-of-the-bunch-saved-by-the-bike-a-former-soldiers-custom-venge/ Where we first heard Trevor’s story: https://www.fasttalklabs.com/fasttalk127/
Should Jets consider firing Adam Gase after latest blowout to 49ers? Tim McMaster and Connor Hughes discuss the 0-2 start, the struggles on both sides of the ball and what it all means for Gase. Plus, could the Jets really ‘Tank for Trevor?” Connor gives his thoughts on the 2021 top pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Q talks food science with an incredible guest! Trevor Connor is a nutrition expert and CEO of the Paleo Diet LLC. He has worked with Dr. Loren Cordain, the founder of the modern Paleo Diet movement, since 2006. This episode is packed with facts about food and your body! Trevor explains the science behind Paleo, benefits of fasting and explains how foods affect your body. Learn the proper way to start Paleo from an expert. https://thepaleodiet.com/ http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/p/science-behind-the-diet/ https://www.verywellhealth.com/is-it-ever-too-late-to-start-healthy-habits-2224066 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting https://nutritionfacts.org/2013/05/23/98-of-american-diets-potassium-deficient/
Have you ever had another rider or triathlete out on a ride or run say to you "I don't want to go that fast"? Trevor Connor has, and he has also said it to others. It's a part of being a TRUE pro on the bike! Trevor Connor is a a former professional racer, currently a cycling coach and Co-founder of FastLabs, home of the FastTalk Podcast. Trevor and I sat down and talked pretty much all things cycling related, and did a nice dive into coaching, training and a number of related topics. In Part 2 we talk about why going slow is how you get fast, some of our shared racing experiences with riders who may not fully understand TEAM tactics, How Thomas Prehn's book served us both in our riding, and how exciting and cerebral women's racing is. Make sure to subscribe and like the Fast Talk Podcast: https://fastlabs.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menachem-brodie/support
Trevor Connor is a a former professional racer, currently a cycling coach and Co-founder of FastLabs, home of the FastTalk Podcast. Trevor and I sat down and talked pretty much all things cycling related, and did a nice dive into coaching, training and a number of related topics. In Part 1 we talk about Trevor's experiences as a racer, coach, and team director. How road cycling involves many skills that are often developed through hard-fought experiences. And why training camps can be great experiences for racers and non-racers alike. Make sure to subscribe and like the Fast Talk Podcast: https://fastlabs.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menachem-brodie/support
In this episode, Gary interviews Trevor Connor, who is an expert in the area of the Paleo Diet, which directly relates to our former skinnier, happier selves—hunter-gatherers. The post E32: Paleo and What Happens When You Challenge Your Food appeared first on The Simple Life.
In this episode, Gary interviews Trevor Connor, who is an expert in the area of the Paleo Diet, which directly relates to our former skinnier, happier selves—hunter-gatherers.
Part of the reason I created this podcast is to share the strong camaraderie and friendship that we enjoy as cyclists, swimmers, and runners, with you! This episode is a great glimpse into my relationship with Chris Case. Chris is the co-founder of Fast Labs and the co-host of Fast Talk with Trevor Connor. Chris is the former managing editor of VeloNews and the co-author of “The Haywire Heart,” on heart arrhythmias in endurance athletes. He spent a good part of his early professional career as a neuroscientist, from dissecting monkey brains to working with patients with schizophrenia. Whether you're in the throes of training for a multi-stage bike race, or you're just riding along the local trail with your kids on a Saturday, it's important to keep cycling fun. Chris and I laugh about the charades of our youth, and we share personal insights into how we integrate our love of sport into a balanced and fulfilled life.
Part of the reason I created this podcast is to share the strong camaraderie and friendship that we enjoy as cyclists, swimmers, and runners, with you! This episode is a great glimpse into my relationship with Chris Case. Chris is the co-founder of Fast Labs and the co-host of Fast Talk with Trevor Connor. Chris is the former managing editor of VeloNews and the co-author of “The Haywire Heart,” on heart arrhythmias in endurance athletes. He spent a good part of his early professional career as a neuroscientist, from dissecting monkey brains to working with patients with schizophrenia. Whether you're in the throes of training for a multi-stage bike race, or you’re just riding along the local trail with your kids on a Saturday, it’s important to keep cycling fun. Chris and I laugh about the charades of our youth, and we share personal insights into how we integrate our love of sport into a balanced and fulfilled life.
The Fast Talk Podcast is your source for the best training advice and most compelling insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews managing editor Chris Case and our resident physiologist and coach, Trevor Connor, discuss a range of topics, including sport science, training, physiology, technology, nutrition, and more. Is there anything more fun than ripping around in the mud on an autumn day with all your friends? Jumping off your bike, jumping on your bike, diving into corners, bunny-hopping barriers, drifting through corners, powering through sand. The cyclists who have the most fun? Cyclocross racers. The cycling discipline with the most hashtags? Cyclocross. It’s been a long time coming, but Fast Talk is finally taking on cyclocross, from training to racing, honing technical skills to riding on nearly flat tires. Warning: there are few, if any, nerd bombs in this episode. Today we’ll dive into many facets of ‘cross, including: First, why cyclocross is so unique to the cycling world, and why comparing it to crits or time trials doesn’t do it justice. Second, what assets you need to be a good ‘cross rider. Some of it is purely physiological like a good two to five-minute power, but there’s also more intangible things like resilience. Few people race just ‘cross, so we’ll talk about how to balance multiple race seasons, and how to deal with what can end up being a long season as a result. Fourth, we’ll explore the season a little deeper and talk about how both our experts like to periodize their training, and also how they address the short race season in cyclocross We’ll explain the all-too-critical start position, and why that raises an important question when planning your season. Should you come into the ‘cross season hot? We’ll spend some time talking about the technical side of cyclocross. A good engine is important, but if you’re losing 10 seconds in the corners every lap, even the biggest engine isn’t enough. Next, we’ll discuss the training side of cyclocross and why the unique nature of the sport also requires a unique approach to training. Finally, we’ll talk about ‘cross races themselves— race strategy, the importance of course inspection, and selecting your gear. Our primary guests today are Grant Holicky, one of the top cyclocross coaches in the country, of Forever Endurance coaching, and one of his athletes Maxx Chance, a former collegiate cyclocross national champion. Along with Grant and Maxx, we spoke with Ellen Noble, a Red Bull sponsored athlete with Trek Factory Racing, and a multiple-time medalist at elite ‘cross nationals. Finally, I sat down with a true cyclocross legend, Katie Compton, the winner of 15 consecutive national titles, and a four-time silver medalist at ‘cross worlds.
The VeloNews Fast Talk podcast is your source for the best training advice and most compelling insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews managing editor Chris Case and our resident physiologist and coach, Trevor Connor, discuss a range of topics, including sport science, training, physiology, technology, nutrition, and more. We all know how to train hard. Tearing up a set of Tabata intervals, giving it our all at the local Tuesday night training race, or attacking someone from New Zealand on Zwift is what we do. But training — at least effective training — is actually a balance between stressing our systems and recovery. Remember that training does damage. It's in recovery that we repair and get stronger. This may be why several recent studies have shown that training based on our recovery level can be more effective than rigidly following a structured plan. This is also why Coach Connor loves to say “be as intense in your recovery as you are in your training.” Train hard, rest hard. Yet, while there are a multitude of tools to measure our training stress – bike computers, power meters, heart rate straps, WKO, Golden Cheetah, Xert and the list goes on – the list of tools to measure recovery is not nearly as robust. But new players such as Whoop – which uses a combination of resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep and strain to assess your daily recovery level – are starting to tackle this very important side of the training balance. So today we dive into the recovery side of the training-recovery concept and talk about: - This fundamental principle of training also called super-compensation. - How to know when the balance between training and recovery goes too far towards the training stress side and is leading to over-training. Interestingly, it starts neurologically which can express as changes in mood and motivation long before it shows up on the training ride. - We discuss ways to identify neurological fatigue both on and off the bike. - Next, we dive into the recovery side of the equation and discuss ways of measuring recovery including resting heart rate and heart rate variability. - Why sometimes going into the red on the recovery score is necessary - We discuss the new Whoop strap 3.0. Whoop is a sponsor of this episode and Coach Connor and I are excited to have them as part of the show. This isn’t the first episode where we’ve preached the value of recovery and Whoop is the one tool out there really focusing on that value. And their new strap is providing even better metrics including their strain coach to help you decide when to push and when to pull the plug. Our primary guest today is Kate Courtney, the reigning mountain bike world champion, and winner of the first two rounds of the UCI World Cup this season. Along with Kate we talked with Houshang Amiri, a past Canadian Olympic and National team coach and owner of the Pacific Cycling Centre. Houshang has helped athletes such as World’s Silver Medalist Svein Tuft by focusing on the value of recovery. Houshang talks with us about ways he’s used to assess it. We include a past interview with Phill Gaimon, who talks about the importance of feel and knowing your own body. Finally, we feature an interview with two top coaches in Colorado – Mac Cassen with Apex Coaching and Frank Overton with FastCat coaching. This interview was actually from episode 45 a few years back, but we talked about measuring recovery and it’s the episode where Frank introduced all of us to the WHOOP strap.
The VeloNews Fast Talk podcast is your source for the best training advice and most compelling insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews managing editor Chris Case and our resident physiologist and coach, Trevor Connor, discuss a range of topics, including sport science, training, physiology, technology, nutrition, and more. We all know how to train hard. Tearing up a set of Tabata intervals, giving it our all at the local Tuesday night training race, or attacking someone from New Zealand on Zwift is what we do. But training — at least effective training — is actually a balance between stressing our systems and recovery. Remember that training does damage. It's in recovery that we repair and get stronger. This may be why several recent studies have shown that training based on our recovery level can be more effective than rigidly following a structured plan. This is also why Coach Connor loves to say “be as intense in your recovery as you are in your training.” Train hard, rest hard. Yet, while there are a multitude of tools to measure our training stress – bike computers, power meters, heart rate straps, WKO, Golden Cheetah, Xert and the list goes on – the list of tools to measure recovery is not nearly as robust. But new players such as Whoop – which uses a combination of resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep and strain to assess your daily recovery level – are starting to tackle this very important side of the training balance. So today we dive into the recovery side of the training-recovery concept and talk about: - This fundamental principle of training also called super-compensation. - How to know when the balance between training and recovery goes too far towards the training stress side and is leading to over-training. Interestingly, it starts neurologically which can express as changes in mood and motivation long before it shows up on the training ride. - We discuss ways to identify neurological fatigue both on and off the bike. - Next, we dive into the recovery side of the equation and discuss ways of measuring recovery including resting heart rate and heart rate variability. - Why sometimes going into the red on the recovery score is necessary - We discuss the new Whoop strap 3.0. Whoop is a sponsor of this episode and Coach Connor and I are excited to have them as part of the show. This isn’t the first episode where we’ve preached the value of recovery and Whoop is the one tool out there really focusing on that value. And their new strap is providing even better metrics including their strain coach to help you decide when to push and when to pull the plug. Our primary guest today is Kate Courtney, the reigning mountain bike world champion, and winner of the first two rounds of the UCI World Cup this season. Along with Kate we talked with Houshang Amiri, a past Canadian Olympic and National team coach and owner of the Pacific Cycling Centre. Houshang has helped athletes such as World’s Silver Medalist Svein Tuft by focusing on the value of recovery. Houshang talks with us about ways he’s used to assess it. We include a past interview with Phill Gaimon, who talks about the importance of feel and knowing your own body. Finally, we feature an interview with two top coaches in Colorado – Mac Cassen with Apex Coaching and Frank Overton with FastCat coaching. This interview was actually from episode 45 a few years back, but we talked about measuring recovery and it’s the episode where Frank introduced all of us to the WHOOP strap.
The VeloNews Fast Talk podcast is your source for the best training advice and most compelling insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews managing editor Chris Case and our resident physiologist and coach, Trevor Connor, discuss a range of topics, including training, physiology, technology, nutrition, and more. Peaking. It’s that elusive target we all strive for — to be on our best form right when our goal race comes around. We build plans for it, we follow six-week guides we find online, and yet too often we find our best legs for the training race the week before the big event or wake up the morning of our target race with flat legs. Perhaps it’s so elusive because peaking is both a science and an art. What we discovered over the course of this podcast is that the two don’t seem to get along with one another. Some of that has to do with the fact that science lays out a very specific four-week plan for peaking, while the art says that it is very individual. Even among those who understand the science, it appears that what they do is different. In today’s episode, we’ll first discuss the science of peaking — including how long it takes, why we do a fatigue block to start the peak and the science of what happens physiologically to produce the peak. Next, we’ll discuss how the top athletes peak and why it doesn’t seem to agree with the science. Then, we move on to why the art of peaking says something different from the science and what you should be considering when you are getting ready for your target event. From there we’ll take a deep dive into how to peak — how long to taper, how to taper, what to do right before the event, and what are the biggest mistakes you can make. Finally, we’ll give you “Colby’s six tips” on preparing for an event. Our guest today knows all about peaking — both as a coach and as an athlete. He’s an hour record holder, an Olympian, a thinker, a tinkerer, and someone with massive amounts of experience as an athlete. Colby Pearce’s many many qualifications are too long to list here so we’ll let Colby detail them himself in a minute Also sharing his thoughts we have Robert Pickels — the illustrious Mister Pickles — and the head physiologist at Pearl Izumi. He’ll talk about the physiology of a peak and why he thinks it’s about balance.
Is climbing as simple as power-to-weight ratios? Not so much. In the January/February issue of VeloNews magazine, we dug into the rarely explored science of climbing. This podcast goes behind the scenes of the making of that article, and the many fascinating discoveries that came out of it. Co-hosts Trevor Connor and Chris Case turned themselves into mad scientists and convinced WorldTour pro Sepp Kuss (LottoNL-Jumbo) to join them for several time trials up a few Boulder climbs in the quest for answers. Chief among the questions was simply: does climbing come down to power-to-weight or does your climbing technique make a difference? In other words, if two riders weigh the same and average the same wattage, will they have the same time up a climb regardless of how they ride? Answering that question led to several others, including how a rider's "type" affects his or her climbing and what's the difference between pros and amateurs. We also discovered some surprising answers about how different riders climb, how cadence plays a role, and if those basic online calculators can really predict your time up a climb. We also collected novel on-the-road biomechanical data. This special episode of Fast Talk takes a deeper dive into our in-house experiment, more so than any magazine article could. No, our experiment wasn't worthy of publication in the journal Science, but we had a lot of fun, we discovered some things that we're very excited about, and, most importantly, we hope to help all of you become better climbers. Joining us for the podcast is Ryan Kohler of the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center, who helped with the experiments on the road.
Is climbing as simple as power-to-weight ratios? Not so much. In the January/February issue of VeloNews magazine, we dug into the rarely explored science of climbing. This podcast goes behind the scenes of the making of that article, and the many fascinating discoveries that came out of it. Co-hosts Trevor Connor and Chris Case turned themselves into mad scientists and convinced WorldTour pro Sepp Kuss (LottoNL-Jumbo) to join them for several time trials up a few Boulder climbs in the quest for answers. Chief among the questions was simply: does climbing come down to power-to-weight or does your climbing technique make a difference? In other words, if two riders weigh the same and average the same wattage, will they have the same time up a climb regardless of how they ride? Answering that question led to several others, including how a rider's "type" affects his or her climbing and what's the difference between pros and amateurs. We also discovered some surprising answers about how different riders climb, how cadence plays a role, and if those basic online calculators can really predict your time up a climb. We also collected novel on-the-road biomechanical data. This special episode of Fast Talk takes a deeper dive into our in-house experiment, more so than any magazine article could. No, our experiment wasn't worthy of publication in the journal Science, but we had a lot of fun, we discovered some things that we're very excited about, and, most importantly, we hope to help all of you become better climbers. Joining us for the podcast is Ryan Kohler of the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center, who helped with the experiments on the road.
The VeloNews Fast Talk podcast is your source for the best advice and most interesting insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews columnist Trevor Connor and editor Caley Fretz discuss a range of topics, including training, physiology, technology, and more. What will bikes look like in five years? What will they ride like? We and joined by VN tech crew Dan Cavallari and Kristen Legan to dig into the future of bikes.
What will bikes look like in five years? What will they ride like? Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz and joined by VN tech crew Dan Cavallari and Kristen Legan to dig into the future of bikes.
What will bikes look like in five years? What will they ride like? Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz and joined by VN tech crew Dan Cavallari and Kristen Legan to dig into the future of bikes.
Fast Talk is your source for the best advice and most interesting insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews columnist Trevor Connor and editor Caley Fretz discuss a range of topics, including training, physiology, technology, and more. Taking time off can feel strange, but it’s absolutely necessary. Why do you need an off-season? Can’t you just keep riding? We sit down with Dr. Andy Pruitt to discuss the physiological and psychological needs of athletes, and how an off-season is crucial to meeting those needs.
Taking time off can feel strange, but it's absolutely necessary. Why do you need an off-season? Can't you just keep riding? Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz sit down with Dr. Andy Pruitt to discuss the physiological and psychological needs of athletes, and how an off-season is crucial to meeting those needs.
Taking time off can feel strange, but it's absolutely necessary. Why do you need an off-season? Can't you just keep riding? Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz sit down with Dr. Andy Pruitt to discuss the physiological and psychological needs of athletes, and how an off-season is crucial to meeting those needs.
The difference between a fast tire and a slow tire can be ten or more watts. So how should you optimize your tire selection and tire pressure? The science behind fast tires has evolved rapidly in recent years, so Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz called in tech writer Kristen Legan to dig into the latest research. This episode of Fast Talk is presented by Quarq.
The difference between a fast tire and a slow tire can be ten or more watts. So how should you optimize your tire selection and tire pressure? The science behind fast tires has evolved rapidly in recent years, so Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz called in tech writer Kristen Legan to dig into the latest research.
The difference between a fast tire and a slow tire can be ten or more watts. So how should you optimize your tire selection and tire pressure? The science behind fast tires has evolved rapidly in recent years, so Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz called in tech writer Kristen Legan to dig into the latest research.
The breakaway. It is perhaps the noblest form of victory, and the most difficult. Joining and then winning from breakaways is as much art as science, as much tactical awareness as strength. In this episode, Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz are joined by Cannondale-Drapac's escape ace Toms Skuijns, winner of two breakaway stages of the Tour of California, as well as VeloNews managing editor Chris Case, to discuss the tips, tricks, and tactics needed to make a breakaway move stick. Fast Talk is presented by Quarq.
The breakaway. It is perhaps the noblest form of victory, and the most difficult. Joining and then winning from breakaways is as much art as science, as much tactical awareness as strength. In this episode, Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz are joined by Cannondale-Drapac's escape ace Toms Skuijns, winner of two breakaway stages of the Tour of California, as well as VeloNews managing editor Chris Case, to discuss the tips, tricks, and tactics needed to make a breakaway move stick. Fast Talk is presented by Quarq.
Everyone has a warm-up routine, which is sometimes simple, and sometimes very complex. But what are we actually achieving with a pre-race routine? Is it helping us or actually hurting our potential to perform? VeloNews senior editor Caley Fretz and coach Trevor Connor go in-depth on the science behind warm-ups and provide tips on how to get the most out of your next race by tailoring your routine to the event and your own needs.
Everyone has a warm-up routine, which is sometimes simple, and sometimes very complex. But what are we actually achieving with a pre-race routine? Is it helping us or actually hurting our potential to perform? VeloNews senior editor Caley Fretz and coach Trevor Connor go in-depth on the science behind warm-ups and provide tips on how to get the most out of your next race by tailoring your routine to the event and your own needs.
Which is better, Sweet Spot training or polarized training? To find out, Fast Talk hosts Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz invited in proponents of each type of training — FasCat's Frank Overton on the Sweet Spot side, and Boulder Center for Sports Medicine's Ryan Kohler to advocate for a polarized model — and let them have at it. Don't know what Sweet Spot or polarized training are? Don't worry, that's covered first. Now presented by Quarq.
Which is better, Sweet Spot training or polarized training? To find out, Fast Talk hosts Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz invited in proponents of each type of training — FasCat's Frank Overton on the Sweet Spot side, and Boulder Center for Sports Medicine's Ryan Kohler to advocate for a polarized model — and let them have at it. Don't know what Sweet Spot or polarized training are? Don't worry, that's covered first. Now presented by Quarq.
It's a special bonus episode! Fast Talk hosts Caley Fretz and Trevor Connor took to Facebook Live to answer reader questions in real time, covering everything from pre-ride nutrition to favorite intervals to knee pain. This is the audio from that conversation. Yep, that means you get TWO Fast Talk episodes this week! Hallelujah.
It's a special bonus episode! Fast Talk hosts Caley Fretz and Trevor Connor took to Facebook Live to answer reader questions in real time, covering everything from pre-ride nutrition to favorite intervals to knee pain. This is the audio from that conversation. Yep, that means you get TWO Fast Talk episodes this week! Hallelujah.
You thought you could ditch that heart rate strap since you bought a power meter? Think again. In episode 4, coach Trevor Connor and editor Caley Fretz are joined by one of the world’s leading cycling physiologists, Inigo San Milan, to bust the myth that power is all that matters.
The VeloNews Fast Talk podcast is your source for the best advice and most interesting insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews columnist Trevor Connor and editor Caley Fretz discuss a range of topics, including training, physiology, technology, and more. Have limited time to train? Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz discuss the best way to get the most out of your ride time, and whether it’s possible to substitute long, slow base miles with high intensity training.
The VeloNews Fast Talk podcast is your source for the best advice and most interesting insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews columnist Trevor Connor and editor Caley Fretz discuss a range of topics, including training, physiology, technology, and more. In this first episode, Connor and Fretz tackle a question you’ve surely asked yourself: Why aren’t you a pro? What makes them different?
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