Fast Talk Laboratories

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Welcome to Fast Talk Labs—your source for cutting-edge endurance sports training and coaching. We bring together leading experts from around the world of endurance sports to help you train smarter and perform at your best. 🎧 Tune in for weekly episodes of the Fast Talk Podcast, featuring top coaches, physiologists, and pro athletes sharing cutting-edge advice. 📚 Explore our expert-led courses on polarized training, intervals, and The Craft of Coaching with Joe Friel 🎥 Access video content on training recovery, female athlete physiology, lactate testing, and much more. 💡 Get answers to your biggest questions about training, recovery, data analysis, and sports science — all in one place. 👉 Subscribe now and start training smarter. Learn more at www.fasttalklabs.com #cycling #triathlon #endurance #coaching #cyclingtraining #triathlontraining #ironmantraining #marathontraining #marathoncoaching #cyclingcoaching #triathloncoaching

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Sodium for Athletes: How Much Salt Do You Really Need?

Sodium for Athletes: How Much Salt Do You Really Need? Fast Talk Laboratories

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Go Slow to Get Fast

Go Slow to Get Fast Fast Talk Laboratories

5.7K views - 1 week ago

The Importance of Having a Healthy “Why” in Endurance Sport with Brent Bookwalter

The Importance of Having a Healthy “Why” in Endurance Sport with Brent Bookwalter Fast Talk Laboratories

266 views - 1 week ago

How to Race Gravel: Training, Fueling, Gear & Mindset with Lauren de Crescenzo

How to Race Gravel: Training, Fueling, Gear & Mindset with Lauren de Crescenzo Fast Talk Laboratories

324 views - 2 weeks ago

There Are Only 3 Rides You Should Do

There Are Only 3 Rides You Should Do Fast Talk Laboratories

43K views - 3 weeks ago

Midseason Cycling Fatigue, Epic Ride Stories & the Best Training Books | Fast Talk Potluck

Midseason Cycling Fatigue, Epic Ride Stories & the Best Training Books | Fast Talk Potluck Fast Talk Laboratories

340 views - 3 weeks ago

High-Fat vs. High-Carb for Endurance Athletes: What the Science Really Says

High-Fat vs. High-Carb for Endurance Athletes: What the Science Really Says Fast Talk Laboratories

567 views - 1 month ago

3 Ways to Boost Testosterone

3 Ways to Boost Testosterone Fast Talk Laboratories

261 views - 1 month ago

How to Build a Champion Mindset: Sports Psychology, Flow State, and Better Coaching

How to Build a Champion Mindset: Sports Psychology, Flow State, and Better Coaching Fast Talk Laboratories

362 views - 1 month ago

“Backed by Science” Doesn’t Mean What You Think with Dr Stephen Cheung

“Backed by Science” Doesn’t Mean What You Think with Dr Stephen Cheung Fast Talk Laboratories

232 views - 1 month ago

How to Suffer Better in a Race: Mental Toughness, Fatigue, and Stage Race Training

How to Suffer Better in a Race: Mental Toughness, Fatigue, and Stage Race Training Fast Talk Laboratories

250 views - 1 month ago

Training Lessons From Real Riders: Structure, Recovery, and the Final 10%

Training Lessons From Real Riders: Structure, Recovery, and the Final 10% Fast Talk Laboratories

329 views - 1 month ago

Race Season Training Secrets: Build Peak Fitness Without Overtraining

Race Season Training Secrets: Build Peak Fitness Without Overtraining Fast Talk Laboratories

334 views - 1 month ago

Sweat, Fatigue, and Recovery: Hydration, VLamax, and Training Science Explained

Sweat, Fatigue, and Recovery: Hydration, VLamax, and Training Science Explained Fast Talk Laboratories

215 views - 1 month ago

Racing With Power Data: When Numbers Help or Hurt Your Performance

Racing With Power Data: When Numbers Help or Hurt Your Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

95 views - 1 month ago

Best Fitness Tests for Cyclists: How to Measure Performance and Train Smarter

Best Fitness Tests for Cyclists: How to Measure Performance and Train Smarter Fast Talk Laboratories

181 views - 1 month ago

Dr. Seiler on Breathing, Heart Rate Variability, and New Endurance Research

Dr. Seiler on Breathing, Heart Rate Variability, and New Endurance Research Fast Talk Laboratories

325 views - 1 month ago

Bike Fit for Cyclists: How to Improve Comfort, Power, and Performance

Bike Fit for Cyclists: How to Improve Comfort, Power, and Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

115 views - 1 month ago

Heat Illness in Athletes: Signs, Prevention, and What to Do in an Emergency

Heat Illness in Athletes: Signs, Prevention, and What to Do in an Emergency Fast Talk Laboratories

56 views - 1 month ago

Youth Athlete Development: How to Build Strong, Healthy, and Resilient Cyclists

Youth Athlete Development: How to Build Strong, Healthy, and Resilient Cyclists Fast Talk Laboratories

34 views - 1 month ago

Mentor vs Coach: How Guidance Shapes Better Endurance Athletes

Mentor vs Coach: How Guidance Shapes Better Endurance Athletes Fast Talk Laboratories

73 views - 1 month ago

Cyclocross Skills & Strategy: How to Race Faster in Mud, Snow, and Technical Conditions

Cyclocross Skills & Strategy: How to Race Faster in Mud, Snow, and Technical Conditions Fast Talk Laboratories

23 views - 1 month ago

Endurance Training Explained: What All Sports Get Right (and What’s Different)

Endurance Training Explained: What All Sports Get Right (and What’s Different) Fast Talk Laboratories

366 views - 1 month ago

Cycling Motivation and Self-Care: American Road Racing, Training Adjustments, and Balance

Cycling Motivation and Self-Care: American Road Racing, Training Adjustments, and Balance Fast Talk Laboratories

63 views - 1 month ago

Bike Tech That Changed Cycling: The Biggest Innovations of the Last 40 Years

Bike Tech That Changed Cycling: The Biggest Innovations of the Last 40 Years Fast Talk Laboratories

39 views - 1 month ago

How to Buy Speed on the Bike: The Best Upgrades for Aerodynamics and Performance

How to Buy Speed on the Bike: The Best Upgrades for Aerodynamics and Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

138 views - 1 month ago

Altitude Training Explained: Benefits, Risks, and How to Do It Right

Altitude Training Explained: Benefits, Risks, and How to Do It Right Fast Talk Laboratories

73 views - 1 month ago

Heat Training, Cycling Back Pain & Gravel Race Crashes

Heat Training, Cycling Back Pain & Gravel Race Crashes Fast Talk Laboratories

164 views - 1 month ago

Cycling Periodization Explained: How to Structure Training for Peak Performance

Cycling Periodization Explained: How to Structure Training for Peak Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

192 views - 1 month ago

Cycling Performance Gadgets: Which Training Tools Actually Help?

Cycling Performance Gadgets: Which Training Tools Actually Help? Fast Talk Laboratories

70 views - 1 month ago

Best Endurance Tips of 2021: Top Fast Talk Lessons on Training, Mindset, and Racing

Best Endurance Tips of 2021: Top Fast Talk Lessons on Training, Mindset, and Racing Fast Talk Laboratories

112 views - 1 month ago

The 3 Types of Training Rides: A Simple Framework for Endurance Performance

The 3 Types of Training Rides: A Simple Framework for Endurance Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

386 views - 1 month ago

Holiday Nutrition for Cyclists: Thanksgiving Eating, Offseason Weight, and Winter Ride Fueling

Holiday Nutrition for Cyclists: Thanksgiving Eating, Offseason Weight, and Winter Ride Fueling Fast Talk Laboratories

25 views - 1 month ago

Breathing for Endurance Athletes: Can Better Breathing Improve Performance?

Breathing for Endurance Athletes: Can Better Breathing Improve Performance? Fast Talk Laboratories

136 views - 1 month ago

Marginal Gains and Smarter Race Decisions: Training, Recovery, and Preparedness for Cyclists

Marginal Gains and Smarter Race Decisions: Training, Recovery, and Preparedness for Cyclists Fast Talk Laboratories

39 views - 1 month ago

Polarized vs. Pyramidal Training: What’s Best for Endurance Athletes?

Polarized vs. Pyramidal Training: What’s Best for Endurance Athletes? Fast Talk Laboratories

245 views - 1 month ago

Training Zones Explained: Why FTP, VO2 Max, and Zone Models Aren’t What You Think

Training Zones Explained: Why FTP, VO2 Max, and Zone Models Aren’t What You Think Fast Talk Laboratories

231 views - 1 month ago

Women Are Not Small Men: How Female Physiology Changes Training and Performance

Women Are Not Small Men: How Female Physiology Changes Training and Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

73 views - 1 month ago

What It Takes to Race the Tour de France: Training, Fatigue, and Grand Tour Demands

What It Takes to Race the Tour de France: Training, Fatigue, and Grand Tour Demands Fast Talk Laboratories

174 views - 1 month ago

Interval Training for Endurance Athletes: How to Do High-Intensity Work Right

Interval Training for Endurance Athletes: How to Do High-Intensity Work Right Fast Talk Laboratories

826 views - 1 month ago

Time Trial Strategy: How to Ride Faster with Smarter Pacing, Positioning, and Tactics

Time Trial Strategy: How to Ride Faster with Smarter Pacing, Positioning, and Tactics Fast Talk Laboratories

56 views - 1 month ago

Inside TrainingPeaks Analyze360: Visualize data like never before

Inside TrainingPeaks Analyze360: Visualize data like never before Fast Talk Laboratories

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Pre-Race Mindset Secrets: Finding Your Optimal Mental State and Handling Failure

Pre-Race Mindset Secrets: Finding Your Optimal Mental State and Handling Failure Fast Talk Laboratories

87 views - 1 month ago

The 95% of Training That Matters: Why Fundamentals Beat Marginal Gains for Endurance Athletes

The 95% of Training That Matters: Why Fundamentals Beat Marginal Gains for Endurance Athletes Fast Talk Laboratories

2.1K views - 1 month ago

Build the Engine vs Race-Specific Training: What Actually Makes You Faster?

Build the Engine vs Race-Specific Training: What Actually Makes You Faster? Fast Talk Laboratories

2K views - 1 month ago

Sleep and Athletic Recovery: How Endurance Athletes Can Improve Sleep Quality and Performance

Sleep and Athletic Recovery: How Endurance Athletes Can Improve Sleep Quality and Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

78 views - 1 month ago

Big Gear Training Explained: How Low Cadence Builds Strength and Power

Big Gear Training Explained: How Low Cadence Builds Strength and Power Fast Talk Laboratories

874 views - 1 month ago

Overtraining vs Overreaching: How to Avoid Burnout and Train Smarter

Overtraining vs Overreaching: How to Avoid Burnout and Train Smarter Fast Talk Laboratories

109 views - 1 month ago

Stretching and Performance: What Cyclists Need to Know About Flexibility, Power, and Injury Risk

Stretching and Performance: What Cyclists Need to Know About Flexibility, Power, and Injury Risk Fast Talk Laboratories

87 views - 1 month ago

Training Zones Explained: Should You Train at a Specific Power or Within Ranges?

Training Zones Explained: Should You Train at a Specific Power or Within Ranges? Fast Talk Laboratories

377 views - 1 month ago

Tire Pressure and Rolling Resistance: How to Ride Faster With the Right Setup

Tire Pressure and Rolling Resistance: How to Ride Faster With the Right Setup Fast Talk Laboratories

176 views - 1 month ago

Polarized Training Explained: The Science Behind Endurance Performance and Smarter Workouts

Polarized Training Explained: The Science Behind Endurance Performance and Smarter Workouts Fast Talk Laboratories

241 views - 1 month ago

HIIT vs Endurance Training: What the Science Says About Performance, Strength, and Recovery

HIIT vs Endurance Training: What the Science Says About Performance, Strength, and Recovery Fast Talk Laboratories

274 views - 1 month ago

The Science of Cycling Power Meters: Accuracy, Trainers, and Wattage Explained

The Science of Cycling Power Meters: Accuracy, Trainers, and Wattage Explained Fast Talk Laboratories

194 views - 1 month ago

Train Easy to Get Faster: Polarized Training, LT1 vs LT2, and the 80/20 Method Explained

Train Easy to Get Faster: Polarized Training, LT1 vs LT2, and the 80/20 Method Explained Fast Talk Laboratories

753 views - 2 months ago

Sweat Rate and Hydration: How Endurance Athletes Should Replace Fluids and Electrolytes

Sweat Rate and Hydration: How Endurance Athletes Should Replace Fluids and Electrolytes Fast Talk Laboratories

58 views - 2 months ago

Training Beyond Numbers: Why Power Data Isn’t Enough for Peak Performance

Training Beyond Numbers: Why Power Data Isn’t Enough for Peak Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

98 views - 2 months ago

Simple Training vs Complex Workouts: Why Endurance Athletes Should Keep It Simple

Simple Training vs Complex Workouts: Why Endurance Athletes Should Keep It Simple Fast Talk Laboratories

512 views - 2 months ago

Balancing Training and Life: How Endurance Athletes Manage Work, Family, and Performance

Balancing Training and Life: How Endurance Athletes Manage Work, Family, and Performance Fast Talk Laboratories

38 views - 2 months ago

Train Slow to Get Faster: Polarized Training and the 80/20 Rule Explained

Train Slow to Get Faster: Polarized Training and the 80/20 Rule Explained Fast Talk Laboratories

214 views - 2 months ago