FASTER Cycling

The Impact of Vibration on Muscle Activation, VO2 Max, Heart Rate, and Inflammation for Cyclists

We've been studying vibration for years and coming up with unique ways to manage it. Some of our initial research is now being supported by further studies. In this episode of FASTER we discuss how vibration leads to increased muscle activation, a higher heart rate, a compromised VO2 Max, and increased inflammation for cyclists when they are not managing it properly. Listen to this episode to learn more about the impacts of vibration on your cycling performance so you can become faster. 

Building Muscle for Cyclists and Maximizing Hypertrophy beyond 40

The proper body composition for competitive endurance athletes is a fine balance. The too much muscle and you slow down, too little and you are injury prone. In this episode of FASTER we discuss the pros and cons of building muscle for endurance athletes, why we need to manage our muscle composition, isometric and eccentric exercises to maximize hypertrophy, how to fuel when fasting, and how our bodies change after 40. Listen to this episode of FASTER to learn how to optimize your muscle composition so you can become faster. 

How Alcohol Impacts Endurance Sport Performance

Consuming alcohol is something most of the adult population takes part in. For years, a drink of wine was considered healthy but these days there is not evidence that alcohol is positive in any way. Today, on FASTER we look beyond the negative impact alcohol has on our health and explore how it impacts our performance as athletes. Even a drink a week can impact performance if consumed at the wrong time. Listen to this episode of FASTER to learn more about alcohol so you can become faster. 

The Ultimate Supplement Stack for Cyclists and Triathletes

It's easy to get overwhelmed with the number of options when it comes to supplements. Even when you have a clue what you're looking for you're faced with finding a supplement that is a high quality product. The supplementation industry lacks the standards that deliver a quality product in all cases. On this episode of FASTER we interview Jeff Byers from Momentous and discuss the ideal supplement stack for cyclists and triathletes. Momentous is brand partner of ours on the FLO Factory Team and I personally love their products. They've built a business around providing the best quality products tailored to athletes. It's why they supply all the NFL teams and much of the endurance sports community. Listen to this episode to learn what the ideal supplement stack is so you can become FASTER.

Respiratory Muscle Training for Faster Cycling and better VO2 Max

The lungs you are born with do not change like a muscle when exercised. For this reason, many people believe there isn't much that can be done to improve breathing for performance. I was fascinated to find out that while you can't change the lungs you have you can change how you use the lungs you have. In this episode of FASTER we welcome back Dr. Andrew Sellars and introduce Luke Way from Isocapnic. They've developed a respiratory muscle trainer that simulates your lungs at a increased effort. Normally, when rested, deep breathes will leave you lightheaded, but by intelligently regulating the CO2 that exits the body they are able to train your lungs while sitting on the couch. Listen to this episode to learn more about respiratory muscle training so you can become faster and increase your VO2 Max.