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Empirical Cycling Podcast

Empirical Cycling
Coaching
Endurance Training
Redox Processes
Nutrition
Bike Racing
NADH
Strength Training
Cycling Performance
Mitochondria
Cycling Training
Communication
Mental Focus
Exercise Physiology
Recovery
Athletes
Cycling Community
Strategy
Sirtuins
Adaptation
ATP Production

Do you want to know how training makes you faster? Listen in. Kolie is a leading expert in endurance, sprint, and strength training for cyclists. Kyle is a NASA scientist and national champion sprinter on the track. Empirical Cycling is a coaching company specializing in individualized training plans for all cycling disciplines. If you like the podcast, please consider a donation at www.emp... more

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This episode we look into the published literature on the surprisingly tight agreement between FTP and RPE and a couple different lab-derived measures of threshold like MLSS and critical power, along with the concept of anchoring. But first we get ph... more

This is a deep dive into four papers on hypertrophy and strength training, and use them to find guidelines around how cyclists can improve strength without gaining weight. We evaluate the stimulus and overall impact of eccentric vs concentric contrac... more

We take a deep look at ten commonly used ways to test or estimate FTP, and dissect how and why each method does (or is supposed to) work, how often we might expect accurate result and who it'd be accurate for, and the Empirical Cycling standards for ... more

Our coaches sit down to discuss the downsides of using FTP as an anchor for many types of intervals, how your individual physiology can make those targets suboptimal for the best stimulus, and the many alternative approaches that we use instead. We d... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Trexler
Exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist, postdoc at Herman Ponser's lab
Duke University
Episode: Perspectives #40: Energy Expenditure And Compensation, with Eric Trexler
Rory Porteous
Empirical Cycling Coach
Empirical Cycling
Episode: Ten Minute Tips #56: Resetting Goals And Motivation
Jem Arnold
PhD candidate and physiotherapist, co-author of a meta-analysis on training intensity distributions
University of British Columbia
Episode: Perspectives #38: Training Intensity Distributions, NIRS, and Iliac Arteries, with Jem Arnold
Billy Ryan
Psychologist and founder of Aware Performance Group
Aware Performance
Episode: Perspectives #37: Practical Performance Psychology, with Billy Ryan
Traci Carson
Doctor and researcher focused on female athlete health, specializing in LEA and RED-S.
Episode: Perspectives #36: The Consequences Of Chronic Underfueling, with Traci Carson
Cole Tamburri
Competitive cyclist and Ph.D. candidate in astrophysics
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Perspectives #35: Continuously Realizing Potential, with Cole Tamburri
Erica Zaveta
Retired pro road racer and cyclocross racer with coaching experience
Episode: Ten Minute Tips #39: Individualizing Training For Crits, CX, And MTB
Marinus Petersen
Friend of the host and co-discussant regarding cycling training methods
Episode: Perspectives #34: Quantifying Training Volume, with Marinus Petersen
Alex Carmona
Longest standing empirical cycling coach, experienced racer
Empirical Cycling
Episode: Perspectives #31: Race Specific Intensity and Tapering, with Alex Carmona

Host

Kolie Moore
Kolie is a leading expert in endurance, sprint, and strength training for cyclists.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 689 ratings
  • Had to turn it off due to the amounts of Aaaa's. If you don't know what to say next, just be quiet, until you know.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Catch
    3 months ago
  • Best training podcast

    Perfect mix of technical and accessible while being realistic. Entertaining and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hstackie
    United States4 months ago
  • Great for cycling nerds

    This is a goldmine for anyone obsessed with the intersection of applied biochemistry and cycling data analysis. The hosts and his guests break down complex topics—like energy systems, nutrient timing, and power metrics—into practical insights you can actually use on the bike. Whether it’s dissecting VO2 max or crunching numbers from your latest ride, this show blends nerdy precision with real-world application. Perfect for data-driven cyclists who want to optimize performance without the fluff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fcamineiro79
    United States6 months ago
  • Scientific deep dives with great humor and banter

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CatSt3vens
    8 months ago
  • Worth a Listen

    I’ve been listening to EC since 2019, stumbling across it honestly looking for a good podcast about the sport of cycling. I’d only been riding for a year or so and didn’t know anything about racing, training, nutrition, or recovery.

    I’ve come a long way with them, at first self coaching from the lessons I learned on the pod, to eventually becoming a client. Kolie and his different co-hosts, though usually Kyle, speak very articulately about the biological adaptions that happen while training w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slowrise30
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of technical insights and accessible training advice.
There are mixed feelings about certain episodes being overly complex for casual listeners.
The scientific approach appeals to data-driven cyclists seeking to optimize performance.
Some find the in-depth discussions challenging yet rewarding, especially for those interested in the nuances of cycling training.
Overall, feedback tends to highlight the show's strengths in providing valuable coaching tips and sports science knowledge.

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#112
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Apple Podcasts
#198
Austria/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#237
Finland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ten Minute Tips #63: The Best And Worst Ways To Test FTP
Q: Why do we need FTP if power slash time is so individual and not a fixed percentage of FTP?
Your FTP is a good indicator of where you're at, and it's also, especially if you're time crunched, a good way to get in muscular endurance training if you don't have a ton of time to ride big volume.
Ten Minute Tips #63: The Best And Worst Ways To Test FTP
Q: Rory, is the ability to do 3x20 a good proxy for FTP guessing?
Not necessarily because if you have a short TCE, you could just be doing sweet spot accidentally.
Perspectives #40: Energy Expenditure And Compensation, with Eric Trexler
Q: What is the constrained energy model and how did this come about?
It suggests that while you burn more calories with more activity, the relationship is not linear due to body's compensatory mechanisms.
Perspectives #40: Energy Expenditure And Compensation, with Eric Trexler
Q: What exactly does the Ponser lab study and what's your role there?
We study energy expenditure across many species, focusing on how humans allocate energy throughout their lifespan.
Ten Minute Tips #62: Why FTP Isn't For Setting Training Zones (And Alternative Approaches)
Q: How can a cyclist break out of a rut when they've gotten used to a certain level of effort?
One method is to take the power meter off your screen to focus on the effort and sensations.

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The podcast offers insightful discussions centered around cycling training, physiology, and performance optimization for cyclists of all levels. Key topics frequently explored include Functional Threshold Power (FTP) testing, energy expenditure, VO2Max training methodologies, and the nuances of personalized coaching approaches in endurance sports. Unique elements of the podcast include a focus on scientific evidence and practical applications, making complex physiological concepts accessible to listeners. The depth of analysis and expert guests contribute to its reputation as a go-to resource for serious cyclists looking to enhance their understanding of what it takes to improve performance.

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1. Eric Trexler
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3. Jem Arnold
4. Billy Ryan
5. Traci Carson
6. Cole Tamburri
7. Erica Zaveta
8. Marinus Petersen

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