SPC059 - The Role of Genes and Practice in Cycling

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SPC059 - The Role of Genes and Practice in Cycling

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28 minutes

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Aug 28, 2013

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You will never think of talent the same after this episode. I take a look into the role that genetics play in determining your talent, and how much weight should be placed on skills acquisition verses natural ability in cycling.

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Aug 28, 2013

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SPC008 - The Best 3 Marginal Gains for Quick Wins: There are 1000's of ways to make marginal gains, we get started by looking at Team Great Britain and taking the best 3 for quick wins. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC010 - How a Warm-Up Framework Can Save Your Race Day: Having a set way of approaching warm-ups, regardless of the type of race, is a useful tool to save you from working harder than you should on race day. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC013 - Climbing tactics and tips with Dylan Cooper from Rockstar Racing: Climbing is one of those parts of cycling that can make or break you depending on how you approach it, or how you are feeling on the day. Dylan and I talk about ways to get the best out of yourself to climb at your best and give you an edge in races. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC007 - How Enhancing Your Mind Can Give You a Performance Boost": In this Episode I talk about using your mind as an internal energy force. Your mind defines all aspects of your behaviour; such as how you think, feel and interact with others. In a sport like cycling, the right mindset and high motivation can make th... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC033 - Practical Periodisation and Training with Adam Zimmerman: Periodisation models are a confusing mess for anyone new the different options. I got Adam Zimmerman from Zimmerman Training on the show to explain his take periodisation and training in the real world. He also introduces a running coach called Jack Da... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC009 - 4 Steps to a Stress Free Race Day: Race day can be very stressful, between registration, trying to remember all your equipment and warm-ups, it's hard to stay focussed. This episode details everything you need to help build a solid pre-race routine to make your race day stress free. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC053 - Weight Management and Racing Lean: In many ways be lighter on the bike is the ultimate upgrade you make to improve your performance. Looking at it as part of your training is only practical if you have something to aim for and a way to get there. This episode shows you how. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC006 - How to Make a Successful Transition to Your 'Cross Season: In Episode #6 I talk Cyclocross. With the Australian 'cross season one third of the way through, and the northern hemisphere about to kick of theirs, This week it's about 3 ways to make a successful transition to your 'cross season. The 3 best things t... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC015 - Boost Your Power and Speed with One Hour per Week: Introducing the Tuesday of Terror aka Hour of Power aka Hour of Speed. The prescribed intervals in this episode are key to building power and speed in both the off season and competition phases. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC041 - When to Use Your Mountain Bike in Training with Alison Dunlap: Training on the road and trainer allows for consistent efforts but it doesn’t help with specificity, especially how your body works under heavy load on your race bike. I got former XCO World Champion and now coach and CX racer Alison Dunlap on the show... by Semi-Pro Cycling
30 min listen
SPC020 - How to Measure Your Mobility and Save Yourself with Justin Hays of SuperHumanPursuits.com: Do you know what mobility is? It's more than just stretching, and it's super important to getting maximum strength and power in training. Justin and I take a look at the fundamentals of mobility and stability, how to measure them and the best way for y... by Semi-Pro Cycling
30 min listen
SPC021 - What I Didn’t Know (and wish I did) About Buying a Bike Online.mp3: Buying a bike online, and by yourself is hard. That's why I run through my process for sizing, and compare it to 3 popular online size calculators to find out the best frame for my new bike. by Semi-Pro Cycling
27 min listen
SPC011 - 6 Markers for Recovery Success.mp3: All your time off the bike can be considered recovery. I take a look at quantifying and automating 6 overtraining markers for better recovery. by Semi-Pro Cycling
21 min listen
SPC012 - Hacking PRO Recovery Tools, Techniques & Gadgets: We all see the PROs using new recovery tools, techniques & gadgets, but do they really work? In this episode we take a look at what the pro’s use, what are the Semi-Pro alternatives and should you use them? by Semi-Pro Cycling
23 min listen
SPC030 - Holistic Bike Fitting: What It Is and Why It Matters: Correct alignment of your body on the bike is secondary to correct alignment off the bike. Up to 25% of your training plan should be dedicated to maintaining and improving your bodies functional movement and structure to enable a more aggressive positi... by Semi-Pro Cycling
28 min listen
SPC017 - Is it Time To Buy a Power Metre?: The pre-release of the StageOnePower power metre is a sign that power data is starting to become available to the Semi-Pro for a realistic price. This coincides with my hunt for a complete data solution for my new training regime. Join me as I break do... by Semi-Pro Cycling
27 min listen
SPC035 - Motorpacing: Your Neuromuscular Secret Sauce: How are you training your neuromuscular response to your chosen event? Motorpacing is hard, dangerous and probably illegal where you live, but it might be just what you need to kickstart your speed. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC016 - Finding Cheap Momentum to Save You Energy: Madison hand-slings are a classic way to get cheap momentum but there are lots more ways. This episode looks at many of the ways to save time and energy when racing. by Semi-Pro Cycling
25 min listen
SPC027 - 5 Ways to Increase Your Safety on the Road: A new perspective on road safety to shift your mindset and give you more freedom when riding on the road. Hint: It's about your circle of influence, not HiVis clothing. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC025 - 6 Weight Training Fundamentals for Cyclists: Working with these fundamentals will help you turn the strength gained in the gym into muscular power and endurance on the bike. by Semi-Pro Cycling
21 min listen
SPC026 - Why Are Knicks So Expensive?: When buying cycling clothes price is a major factor, especially when knicks are involved. How can companies justify charging over $300 for a pair of knicks? The episode uncovers some reasons, but not the ones you may first think of. by Semi-Pro Cycling
31 min listen

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SPC059 - The Role of Genes and Practice in Cycling

SPC059 - The Role of Genes and Practice in Cycling

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