Feb 28, 2025
How do you know what your training zones are? And how do you know if you are improving? By FTP testing, of course!
At FasCat, we have used all types of methods to test FTP over the years, including using various labratory equipment. After more than 20 years and thousands of athletes tested, we are big believers in the...
Feb 21, 2025
This podcast was inspired by a recent athlete asking for help, and we think many of you can relate to the situation:
"I've been cycling for nearly 20 years (now 44). I have a stressful job, two kids, and over the past few years I’ve gain 15 pounds that I can't shake, despite training 10-15 hours in the summer and 6-8...
Feb 14, 2025
Instagram is a funny thing for cyclists: It can be inspirational to see what the pros are doing, but it can also be misleading as far as what we should be doing for training.
Coaches Sierra Sims and Elliott Baring discuss what we're seeing in terms of 20+ and 30+ weeks from U.S. gravel pros.
What does this do for the...
Feb 7, 2025
It's fascinating to study exactly how professional cyclists are training and why, but what are the takeaways for everyday athletes? Beyond the gee-whiz quotient, what about elite training translates to us, and what is irrevelant or even harmful to try to emulate?
That is exactly what Coaches Andrew and Ricky dig into...
Feb 4, 2025
If you're a longtime FasCat podcast listener, then you know we're big believers in strength training in the offseason. The science has long proven the benefits for endurance athletes.
But what's new? What's the latest science?
That is exactly what Coaches Andrew and Sierra get into in this pod, as Sierra brushes up on...