Training Tips
Expert training tips, nutrition advice, podcasts, and more from FasCat's coaching team.
Ask a FasCat #25: Lifting weights, losing weight, boosting FTP and the Boogeyman
Our ever-popular series rolls on this month with 50 listener questions on a wide array of subjects, from when and how much VO2 Max work to do, how to keep leg...
Measuring Improvement with CoachCat
There are a number of ways to train, but how do you know what works? How do you know if you are getting better? In CoachCat, there are seven ways to measure...
How and why to do your intervals outside
Do you struggle to execute intervals or even stick to your endurance zone while riding outside? If so, you’re not alone. As stationary trainers have become...
Alternative weightlifting movements for cyclists
While the squat, leg press and leg curl are The Big Three exercises for cyclists in the off-season, we also have some other good options in the gym and at home...
How to lift weights to get faster on the bike
The off-season is a great time to do a cycling-focused weightlifting regiment in order to be stronger and faster next year. Why should cyclists lift weights?...
How to cross-train in the off-season
Coach Isaiah Newkirk shares the ways professional and amateur athletes can switch up their routines in the off-season to take a mental break, have some fun,...
How to maximize your off-season gains
If you want to be faster or fitter next year, what should you be doing in the off-season? That is exactly what this podcast is about. Frank Overton and Ben...
How to take a season break to improve your cycling
This is the fourth podcast in an eight-pod how-to series. Last episode we talked about how to map out your 2024 season for maximum results and fun, and on this...
Review your 2023 season: 14 pieces
One of the best ways to improve next year is to review what worked and what didn't this year. Below and on the podcast, we lay out 14 ways to review your...
How to train at the end of your season
All the hay is in the barn, and it's time to let your training load go, sharpen the sword, and abide by 'rest is best.' In training as in life, there is a time...
How to reset goals: reading the signs and making adjustments
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. This bit of life wisdom, from the inimitable Mike Tyson, certainly applies to racing bikes and our...
7 watts per kilo! The power-to-weight podcast
Seven watts per kilo. That is the number being thrown around as the new absolute best standard, courtesy Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard battling in this...
xPower redefines maximum sustainable output
A primary benefit of a power meter is measuring how much work you can sustain over a given duration. Since there are always fluctuations in your output when...
Cat 5 to WorldTour: The Travis McCabe Interview
Travis McCabe raced at all levels, from a fledging amateur out of high school all the way up into the sport's highest ranks in the WorldTour. He learned a lot...
Ask a FasCat #24: best power meters, improved sprinting, riding the Tour de France
How can I break up big rides into chunks? What power meter do you recommend for gravel? How can I follow a training plan when traveling for work? These and...
SBT GRVL 2023 tips and tricks podcast
Steamboat Gravel is one of the biggest and best gravel races in the world, and we at FasCat are lucky enough to have this virtually in our backyard. This year,...
Better Cycling Through Sleep
We all know that we need good sleep for optimal recovery and performance on the bike, but many of us still skimp on getting enough quality rest. In this...
How Optimize makes you faster
Our new Optimize technology helps you match your training to your recovery, so you can maximize both your workouts and the resulting improvements. Our...
Leadville 100 MTB Training
Leadville. An old mining town turned outdoor mecca. Listen close and you'll hear whispers of legends past. The likes of Dave Wiens' win over Lance Armstrong in...
Power alone won't cut it; build your skills!
'Serious training' is often perceived as doing nothing but strictly power-based intervals. And, don't get us wrong, those are important! But being able to...
