The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete Podcast
Episodes
Ep 197 Your Lifting is Killing Your Riding
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling sore, tired, and beat up after your strength sessions?Do you feel like you "should be seeing some on bike gains already" fro...
Ep 196 99% Truth is Still 100% Lie
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After 30 years in the weightroom, with 25 being as a professional, I can honestly say there are many days that I do not feel like I know what I'm ...
Ep 196 Which Came First: Strength Coach or Cycling Coach?
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding who the person writing your strength training and cycling training program is can not only help you understand what your expectations sh...
Ep 194 Less Is More
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like Bob Ross, We make our mistakes into "happy trees" or "Happy clouds".... This short lil episode fills the 1 episode gap to kee...
Ep 195 Social Standing
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dusting off the mic and gettin going again, we discuss the current challenges that you, as an endurance athlete, face when opening up your computer or...
Ep 193- Simon Ward The Role of Lifestyle in Athletic Success
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into this episode of "The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete" for an engaging discussion with renowned coach Simon Ward and Menachem Brodie. T...
EP 192 -Five Tips for Your Best Year Yet in 2025 as a Cyclist or Triathlete
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete for an episode packed with "Five Tips for Making 2025 Your Best Year Yet as a Cyclist or Triathle...
Ep 191- - Should Endurance Athletes Focus on Effective Reps for Strength Training?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many think cyclists need to hit the weights hard like they do their bike training, but that's a misconception- and a huge, massive mistake... Performa...
Ep 190- From the vault: Sebastian Weber: "Free Speed" in Cycling and Triathlon; How You Ride Matters
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Free speed is a game changer in cycling that most overlook. Why? Because it's all about efficiency: better cornering, positioning, and reducing drag. ...
Ep 189- From the Vault: Dr. Sarah Duvall on Breathing, Diastasis, Prolapse, and Return to Sport After Baby
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we pull an episode from the vault, with Dr. Sarah Duvall sharing insights about breathing for improved performance, prolapse, and diastasis ...
Ep 188- Tailoring Strength Workouts for Runners: A Comprehensive Guide
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the approaches for strength training for improved running performance the same or similar to those of strength training for cycling? In this episo...
Ep 187- Lift Heavy Sh*t: Unlocking Strength Potential for Cyclists & Triathletes
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How should cyclists and triathletes "lift heavy?" In this episode we take a look at why so many endurance athletes are becoming frustrated with "lifti...
Ep 186- The 3 Big Problems Strength Training "By the Research" (And 3 Solutions)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to ponder Why is it that while so many cycling and triathlon coaches are touting that they are "Strength Training by the Researc...
Ep 185 - 5 Pillars to High Performance Training
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Too many people think more training equals better results. It's simply not true. Strength isn't built by just spending more time in the gym. I...
Ep 184- Put on 20kg & Get FASTER?!?! -Jonas Abrahamsen GCN interview
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is putting on weight going to slow you down? Well, IT DEPENDS! This episode we dive into the WHY behind Jonas Abrahamsen's GCN interview is so vit...
Ep 183 What Matters in Developing Strength for Endurance Athletes
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we delve into "The Evolution of Strength Training in Endurance Sports: Insights from Leading Coaches." I'll ...
Ep 182 - Understanding the Social Media Landscape in Strength Training for Cyclists and Triathletes
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The craze for flashy, complex fitness regimes dominates the social media landscape, often contrasting with the disciplined, focused demands of enduran...
Ep 181 - The One I Never Wanted To Have To Make
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete, our host Menachem Brodie examines the broader scope of endurance strength tr...
Ep 180- Balancing Stress and Strain: The Complex Role of TSS
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all love to watch our fitness "rise" on that Performance Management Chart in TrainingPeaks (or whatever software you use). It's fun t...
Ep 179- KISS IT for your best year yet!
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to have your best year yet? KISS IT! Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Join the FREE...
Ep 178- Brian Carroll - What You Need to Know to Lift Heavy $h*+....
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So.... you want to LIFT HEAVY $h*+!!!! Well, as an endurance athlete, there are quite a few things you need to know before going heavy! In this episo...
Ep 177- FROM THE ARCHIVES: When & How to Progress Your Strength Training
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dig back into how to properly progress your strength training beyond the "more reps, more weight", or "Find a harder to ex...
Ep 176- That Fat Loss Episode
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many endurance athletes looking to boost performance, one of the most common questions I get is "How do I boost my watts per kilo with fat lo...
Ep 175- Dan Lundenberg on Finding the Right Coach For You
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a good coach can be a challenge...but finding the RIGHT coach for you? It's like a needle in a haystack: knowing what you're looking f...
Ep 174- Reader Questions: Progression of your strength training on a year to year basis
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode we answer Michalina's questions about the Strength Training for Cycling Performance programs: Should you repeat a Strength Trai...
Ep 173- Does Strength Training Make You Less Prone To Overuse Injuries From Riding?
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the big selling points of strength training for cyclists & triathletes is a "decrease in overuse injuries" from their given sport...
Ep 172- Joshua Bradley- Rebuilding Fitness & Your Fitness Identity After A Major Health Challenge
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a major injury or setback leaving you wondering "how can I ever return to my previous levels?" Joshua Bradley has been th...
Ep 171- Joshua Bradley Overcoming IBD and Crohn's Obstacles to Enjoy Endurance Sports & Strength Training
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As endurance athletes we tend to take a lot of what we do for granted: going out, pushing our limits mentally and physically, and looking for the &quo...
Ep 170 Dr. Lisa Lewis - The Journey of Recovering from a Serious Injury
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The return from a serious injury involves far more than the physical healing, yet it seems that we often still forget this. In this episode Dr. Lisa L...
Ep 169- Jason Fitzgerald- Plyometrics: A Dab'll Do Ya!
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is officially here, and that means it's time to hit the heavier weights (by RPE, or course!) and to get in some plyometrics alongside, to h...
Ep 168- The Top 3 Sports Performance Supplements (& One Some May Consider)
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Hey Coach, I wanted to ask you what pre-workout supplement do you think I should use?"..... "Hey, Quick Question, I just saw this new ...
Ep 167 Tony Gentilcore- Training Through Mid-Season Niggles & Soreness for Peak Performances
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How should you train through your season (in strength training)? Should you skip your strength when you feel little sorenesses or tightspots, and just...
Ep 166- Special Considerations for Masters Athletes
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Masters Athletes, what are the areas we should be looking for special considerations in our training? What are some things that we can do to improv...
Ep 165- Joe Lavelle- Optimizing for Longevity: What is Your Low Hanging Fruit?
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we start to ride our bikes, or practice endurance sports, it often hits us as a bit of an addiction: How far can we go? What new roads and trails...
Ep 164- The Spy Who Loved Me
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we venture on our quest to get in shape, get faster, or lose some weight, it seems everyone around us- especially those we love and whom we care fo...
Ep 163 Dr. Jim Slauson- Coaching & Training as a Grand Master Athlete
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to not only see fitness gains, but also more life in your current and future years, as a Masters Athlete? How can you stay motivated...
Ep 162- 10 Foods You Should Be Eating
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Click to open most web pages related to cycling or triathlon and you're certain to find a number of articles touting the performance benefit of so...
Ep 161- Namrita Brooke- Sports Nutrition for Performance: There's No Shortcuts
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you have a highly accomplished endurance athlete with a PhD in applied Physiology and who is an Registered Dietician? You get Nam...
Ep 160- Keeping Strength Adaptions Through Your Cycling & Triathlon Season
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep your strength training adaptations through the entire cycling & triathlon competitive season? It's both simple, and easy...but...
Ep 159- Tim Cusick: Adaptation - The Driver for everything you want out of your training
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Open your computer or smart phone these days, and you're bombarded with articles, social media snippets, and programs touting the latest and great...
Ep 158- What is Auto-Regulation Training?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a up and coming "trend" in strength training which is being called "Auto-Regulatory Training" in the research community. It's been mentioned ...
Ep 157 - Cheryl Strauss Einhorn- Becoming a Better Decision Maker
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"How do I improve my results?" This is a question we all ask ourselves, whether it's in our cycling and triathlon performance, or professionally. Whil...
SSCT Ep 156- 5 Steps to Your Best Year Yet
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna have your best year yet? These 5 steps will help get your on the fast track to a season filled with consistency, recovery, performance, and look...
Ep 155- Steven Moody: How to Get Most Out of your Athlete-Coach Relationship and your "Off-season"
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Moody has been a triathlon coach for over 20 years, over that time he has carefully sculpted his craft to allow each and every athlete with who...
Ep 154- How Strength Training can Injure Cyclists & Triathletes
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If strength training is supposed to be good for endurance athletes, then why is it that we all seem to know one (or three, or five) others who have go...
Ep 153- Mike Robertson- Breathing for Improved Movement, Mobility, and Performance
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing can have a far broader effect on your performance than many think. In this episode Mike Robertson shares with us insights as to how incorpor...
Ep 152- Recovery IS Performance- Thought while healing
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few weeks while I've been recovering from my injury + surgery a few key items kept coming to mind, that I'd like to share with you... si...
Ep 151- Coaches Round Table with Erin Carson, Chris Peden, & Menachem Brodie
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one I'm very excited to share with you, as I'm joined by Erin Carson of EC Fit Boulder, and Chris Peden of Combined Athletic Performan...
Ep 150- 10 Things Learned in the Last 10 Years of Coaching
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last decade has been quite a wild ride: from cyclists & triathletes finally beginning to embrace strength training as a necessity, to weatheri...
Ep. 149 Different Cyclists = Different Strength Programs
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each discipline of cycling has it's own demands on the body...this means different physiological needs, and to some degree, some nature or G-d given a...
Ep 148- Joanna Yates: Stepping Into The Rider You Want to Become
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the challenge of cycling is not only about getting faster and fitter, but also about our evolution and growth as a human being; being ...
Ep 147 It. Takes. Time. - Why Strength Training Gains Cannot Be Rushed
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do endurance athletes rush into heavy lifting? Well, much of it has to do with our misunderstanding of how strength training works, and the proces...
Minisode: The Stronger After 50 Strength Training System
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There have been a number of questions about the Stronger After 50 strength training system: Why a strength program for those over 50? What's the diffe...
Ep 146- Kriss Hendy of Strength for Endurance: Strength Training to Harness Your Potential
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to building top performances (regardless of whether you're a pro or a "recreational" endurance athlete), there are a lot of consideratio...
Ep 145- Does Squatting Make You More Quad Dominant? Do Deadlifts Activate The Posterior Chain?
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in October, Vern C. replied to an email I sent out to the HVTraining Newsletter with a great question: Does Squatting Make You More Quad Dominant...
Ep 144- Andrew Coates- Social Media Savvy, Being a Better Coach & Advocate for Your Clients
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social media can be a very tricky world...so what's an athlete and coach to do? We sat down to talk about maneuvering through the social media sea, an...
143- Zoe Backstedt, Chris Peden & Magnus Backstedt on Strength Training & Performance Development
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't heard of Zoe Backstedt yet, you may not be much into the juniors levels of racing. But I really hope that todays episode with MULTI-DIS...
Ep 142- How Do You Know Your Strength Training Program is Good?
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know the strength training program your following is any good? We take a look at the top 3 ways that will help you know if your strength tr...
Ep 141- How to Choose a Pre-Made Strength Program That Helps Your Cycling or Triathlon
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we answer an email asking a question many cyclists and triathletes have: How do I choose a strength training program that will actually help...
Ep 140- Steve Neal on Better Breathing for Performance
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing- if you ain't dead, you're doing it right.... right? Well, not so much. Turns out that your breathing can significantly reduce y...
Ep 139- How Do You Put It All (Strength + Riding + Recovery) Together?
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a few questions in history which remain unanswered: Why does Vanilla get such a bad rap? Which came first: Chicken or egg? And ho is a cycli...
Ep 138- Dr. Stuart McGill, Part 2: Be an Athlete 24/7 - From the Archives
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this interview with Dr. Stuart McGill, we talk about the so often neglected/ overlooked lynchpin to performance and getting pain-free: mo...
SSCT 137- Dr. Stuart McGill, Back Pain in Cyclists- From the Archives
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stuart McGill's lifetime of work has been studying the Lower back to figure out the mechanics and many mechanisms that causes pain....and how to b...
Ep. 136- Getting Started in Strength Training at the End of Your Season
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the season winds down, many of us are already thinking about hitting the weight to build the stronger and improved "you" for next season. While the...
Ep. 135- Top 3 Unconventional Ways to Improve Your Training Results
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often fall into the habit of following whatever is popular: bikes, technology, training approaches, foods, and much more. But when it comes to trai...
SSCT 134- A Few Thoughts on End of Season Burnout
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As August winds down, and fall hastily approaches, many of us feel that we SHOULD be looking forward to the cooler days of fall, and the longer endura...
Ep. 133 The 4 Phases of Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes That Nobody Talks About
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Strength Training is no longer "new" to cyclists and triathletes... Head out on nearly any group ride or masters workout and you're bound to hear othe...
Ep 132- Mikael Erickson of That Triathlon Show & Scientific Triathlon: Looking back 7 years
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mikael Erickson is known by many as the host of the very popular That Triathlon Show podcast and founder of Scientific Triathlon, a fantastic resource...
Ep 131- Want High Performance? Master this.
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surf on any social media page or even on popular fitness blogs, and they'll sell you the idea that in order to get to high performance you need to do ...
Ep 130- Nobody Asked Me... But I Have a Few Concerns
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The title says it all: Nobody asked me to share these concerns, but this is an episode I've been thinking about doing for over a year now. And, well.....
Ep 129 Don Larkin- Missed Opportunities in Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Larkin is a strength coach based in Harrisburg, Pa, who has been working with endurance athletes of all ages and abilities for over 10 years. We s...
Ep 128- How Often Should Cyclists & Triathletes Strength Train?
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So you are strength training cyclist or triathlete....The big question is almost always: How often in a week should strength training take place? 5 da...
Ep 127- Vern Gambetta: Is "Specialization" Helping Us?
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vern Gabetta has been coaching for over 50 years, and has penned more than 10 books on the subject. Over that time he has seen many fads and popular a...
Ep 126- 2022: A Focus on LESS, and more depth
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is a short one, as I share the focus for 2022: Instead of more (books read, content produced) We're going to go deeper, and re-read...
Ep 125- Chris Peden: The Power of Focus
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to making cyclists stronger on the bike via strength training, it's important to look at strength training from a different lens. Chris ...
SSCT Ep 124- Chewing Gum, Music, and Consistency
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've managed to pick up a case of Strep throat, so this weeks episode is a short, quick hitter with a few topics I've had the last week in the weight ...
Ep 123- Be a Contrarian, Not a Jerk
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These days it can be really difficult to go against the grain of commonly accepted practices...even when just asking the question of why we are doing ...
Ep 122- Research without context = Dangerous?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to training these days, it seems that "research leads the way". For most, this makes sense- the research shows us what works, and then ...
Ep 121- When & How to Progress Your Strength Training
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, progression in your (or your athletes) strength training: Easy peasy! Add more weight, or, find a more advanced exercise. Right? Well, actually......
Ep 120- Strength Training for Triathlon- How to do it
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should triathletes approach strength training? Should they lift until their muscles are burning? Should they do "sport-specific" movements that lo...
Ep 119- Deena Blacking on Reflection & Planning, Not Ploughing Ahead
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare to turn the clocks back this weekend, many endurance athletes are looking ahead to next summer's events and riding. . .But have you take...
Ep 118- Coaches Mindset & The State of the Fitness World
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is a bit different. My energy has been really low (thanks, Corona), but I wanted to stay consistent. So, here we are! I share a few...
SSCT 117- Colin McKenna- What Does Strength Training for Cycling Performance actually entail?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sat down to talk with Fast man Colin McKenna, a 2x HVTraining athlete, who's seen absolutely phenomenal results following the strength tr...
Ep 116- Corona Recovery
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The more I experience, and the more conversations I have with others who've had corona, and the coaches of those who've had corona, the more I come to...
Ep 115- Chris Abbott: The Setup Is The Most Important Part
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the ONE thing that can have the biggest impact on whether you succeed in something, or fail? On a macro level, a huge determination of success...
Ep 114- I Caught Corona
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this sucks. Less than 24 hours before I was due to fly to Leuven, Belgium, to present at the Science in Cycling Conference and to teach a ...
Ep 113- Dr. Chris Myers- Triathlon Training with Power
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, Training and Racing with a Power meter, has been a bit of a training bible, helping us to get more out of our time on the bike. Previo...
Ep 112- Strength Training for Cyclists- avoid following the trends
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Labor Day behind us, many cyclists are turning to base training, which for a growing number of cyclists, means hitting the weights. While hitting...
Ep 111- Matt Fitzgerald- The Comeback Quotient: Tragedy & Resilience Are the Same Playbook
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Fitzgerald has helped hundreds of thousands of endurance athletes over the years through his books, writings, and training programs. Over the las...
Ep 110- Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathlete Masters Ages 50+
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strength Training is here to stay. It's finally getting attention in the mass media, which means articles videos, and lots of content from well-meanin...
Ep 109- Jay Croft: Fitness is Not a Binary Option
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Croft has been writing about fitness for quite some time...but he noticed there's a huge gap in the information that's being written, and the indi...
Ep 108- The (Now) Absurdity of Evidence Based Practice
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Science, it seems, has become the be-all, end-all for everything training these days. "Show me the research proving this works" riders and coaches ali...
Ep 107- Mike Kurkowski: What Do You Want to Be?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to working through and around obstacles in life, Mike Kurkowski has had quite a few- from beating Leukemia as a 3 year old at a time whe...
Ep 106- Margin of Safety Part 2
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we break down specific action items for each of the 3 types of endurance athletes: Tech Geeks/ Mathematicians Evidence based Know ...
Ep 105 Allen Lim- Coaches: Be Students, Not Teachers
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Allen Lim may be most known for Skratch labs and his fantastic talks, but there is far more to the man whose helped change how we endurance athletes l...
Ep 104- Margin of Safety Part 1
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Those who've poked their noses into the world of value investing will recognize this term, but we're not talking about stocks.... we're talking about ...
Ep 103- Lee Welton: Hiking as Cross Training for Cyclists & Triathletes
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Welton is a Physical Therapist and strength coach for hikers and backpackers. An outdoor enthusiast himself, Lee enjoys adventures in the great ou...
Ep 102- Learn More From Old Things
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 15 years or so, there has been a strong tendency to only rely, or to rely heavily, on the newest, latest, and supposedly "greatest". . ....
Ep 101- Greg Choat: When to Get More Aggressive with Your Bike Fit
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Choat is a performance specialist based out of Las Vegas who has worked with a number of athletes from a variety of sports, ranging from UFC and ...
Ep 100- Low Back Pain in Cyclists & The Importance of Culture
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the acceptance of low back pain in cyclists- especially in their non-riding daily life- and how we need to be very mindf...