FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast
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The official podcast of FasCat Coaching, based in Boulder, CO. Coach Frank "Big Cat" Overton shares his extensive experience as a cycling coach to help you ride faster through training and racing tips, nutrition, and beyond.
Episodes
- The 8-Minute Workout That Increases Your VO2 Max
8 minutes of full-gas work. 14% VO2 max gain. But only if you do them right on the CoachCat training app. Your first 7 days FREE: https://fascatcoaching.com/app Dr. Izumi Tabata's 1996 study proved that 20-second efforts at supramaximal in…
- Build a Custom Training Plan from these 5 Questions
Build a custom cycling training plan in 5 questions. For a visual walk through of the custom plan builder watch this podcast on our youTube channel here https://youtu.be/nO94dhqgjBg In this podcast & video, Coach Frank walks you through th…
- Full Gas Zone 4, 5 & 6 Intervals
Are you doing your zone 4, 5, and 6 intervals as hard as you can? Try CoachCat free: https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank shows you how to go full gas and get more out of your intervals — more watts, more physiological…
- 5 Training Rules for Masters Cyclists (What Bicycling Magazine Left Out)
Are you a master's cyclist trying to get faster but feel like something is missing from mainstream advice? Train this way FREE for 1 Month https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank breaks down the 5 most important training…
- Unbound Gravel Training: Developing Your Diesel Watts
Coach Frank describes a 3 month Unbound training plan that you can follow FREE for 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/app Develop your Diesel Watt power by knowing how to train it in March, April, and May to arrive in Emporia fresh, fit,…
- Gravel Pacing: the Right and the Wrong Way
Are you making this gravel pacing mistake? It could be costing you 30 minutes or more — and you won't even feel it happening until it's too late. In this video, Coach Frank breaks down the #1 pacing mistake I see in gravel race power files…
- Winter Workouts that bridge the gap between Base and Race
Learn how not to be the Group Ride Hero and Train the Right Way, Free for 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/app One of the most common mistakes cyclists make is piling on high-intensity intervals before they've finished building their a…
- How to Use Your Coach, When You Get Sick or Injured
Getting sick or injured during a training block doesn't have to ruin your season. Try Coaching (AI or 1:1) Free for the 1st 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/ In this video, Coach Frank breaks down how to use your coaching in the event…
- The #1 Nutrition Mistake Cyclists Make
Learn how to eat right for your cycling. Most cyclists try to lose weight by eating less and riding more and that doesn't work. Get the Go Fast Grocery List mentioned in this video for FREE → https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, C…
- Base Training Advice is broken, and How to Make it Right with 4–8 Hours a Week
The base training advice you've been getting from social media and indoor riding platforms is wrong. Riding only Zone 2 all winter doesn't work for cyclists with less than 8 hours a week to train. Riding hard indoors doesn't work either. I…
- Ask a FasCat Q&A from our Sweet Spot Saturday Group Ride
What happens when you mix a live Sweet Spot group ride, real-time coaching, fueling advice, tech questions, and unfiltered athlete Q&A? You get a live, no-BS training session led by Coach Frank that covers how cyclists train. Pardon the au…
- How Sweet Spot Training Was Developed
Sweet Spot Training is one of the most widely used and effective ways cyclists build their base and improve power. Sweet Spot Train the Right Way for FREE in the CoachCat App → https://fascatcoaching.com/app But very few people know the st…
- High Torque, Muscle Tension Intervals
Pro Coach Sierra Sims (M.S. Exercise Physiology) breaks down the science and technique behind muscle tension intervals: one of the most effective ways to turn gym strength into real power on the bike. Whether you're building your base, com…
- My Plan to Live to 100
Most cyclists don't realize it, but our entire training lifestyle is basically built for longevity. Endurance & VO2 max training, weight lifting, real food, and good sleep are the same fundamentals that help you live longer and stay health…
- Using HRV the Right Way
Learn how to use your HRV along with three other essential recovery metrics to train smarter and recover better. Then try the CoachCat App → free for your first 30 days https://fascatcoaching.com/app Coach Frank Overton (the BigCat), found…
- Why the Off Season is Really the "On-Season" 🚀
Start Training for Next Year NOW with these 4 "On Season" Training Methodologies. Use the CoachCat to do your Winter Training free for the first month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Most cyclists call it the off-season… but that's a mis…
- How to Perform Muscle Tension Intervals on Zwift
Muscle Tension Intervals are those big gear, low cadence masher that are like lifting weights on the bike. You can do them in the CoachCat app → https://fascatcoaching.com/app where the first month is free. The problem? Not everyone has ac…
- Weight Lifting for Cycling
Weight lifting for cycling can help you gain 15 to 50 watts by next spring — but only if you do it the right way. 🚴♂️💪 Watch this podcast on our youTube channel for a better visual learning experience: https://youtu.be/J5nTl0sXrFQ In th…
- Why Masters Cyclists Get Slower (and How to Fix it ‼️)
Are you masters cyclist wondering why your FTP is plateauing or dropping — and what to do about it? 🚴♂️ Watch the podcast with visual charts & graphs on our youTube channel: https://youtu.be/DChZyc_7BWM In this video, the BigCat, Frank O…
- Masters Intervals: Train like a Pro, Recover like Your Age
Intervals for Masters cyclists don't have to be complicated but they do have to be different. 🚴♂️ Watch this video on our youtube channel for a more immersive visual learning experience: https://youtu.be/12H-rYEylo0 If you're over 40, 50…
- The AmEX Workout: All Zones, No Intervals
The AmEx Ride is a style of cycling training thats fun, flexible, and it makes you hella fast. 💨 There is no strict structure, and they are variable power rides in all zones, 2-7. Watch this tip on our youTube channel: https://youtu.be/_v…
- Don't Go Insane from Your Training
Coach Frank gives you a cycling season review by asking questions about your training and data. T Watch this podcast on youTube for a more visual immersion: https://youtu.be/-gma7xCqftU Know what you did, so you don't make the same mistake…
- Sub 7 hour & 30th Place Leadville 100 MTB Race Analysis with Coach Elliott
FasCat Coach Elliott Baring shares what kind of power output and training it took for him to race a sub 7 hour and 30th place in the Pro Men's Leadville 100 MTB Race. See his watts / kg up all the significant climbs, learn how much he ate…
- You're Riding Zone 2 TOO Hard
Think you're training in Zone 2? Many athletes aren't and this #1 training mistake could be slowing your progress and sabotaging your endurance gains. 💡 Train your Zone 2 the Right Way with CoachCat Free for 30 Days https://fascatcoaching…
- Start Training by these 3 Fundamentals
Start training for your first time with these 3 easy steps. Watch this podcast on our youTube channel for a more immersive visual experience: https://youtu.be/mWbzHdGuT00 If you've caught the cycling 'bug', maybe you've signed up for a gro…
- How to Taper and Peak, the Right WAY
Peaking is about resting more and riding less while maintaining intensity. When done properly you can "Peak" and achieve up to a 6% increase in FTP ! Watch this podcast on our youTube channel https://youtu.be/RI2-T-evi7k Coach Frank (a.k.a…
- How Much Sweet Spot You Should Do (to do it RIGHT)
Sweet Spot Training, one of the most effective ways to improve FTP, increase endurance & build durability. Follow our Sweet Spot Plans for FREE https://fascatcoaching.com/app Watch this training tip on our youTube channel https://youtu.be/…
- Lose Weight like a Ferrari
Trying to lose weight but not seeing results, even with all the miles you're putting in? You're not alone. In this video, Coach Frank "the BigCat" Overton shares a practical, science-backed approach to eating for fat loss without sacrifici…
- Setting Up Your Power-Based Zones & Training Guide
Learn How to Setup and Use Your Power Training Zones with your Powermeter. Take the guesswork out your power-based training using CoachCat where the 1st Month is FREE ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Coach Frank breaks down how to train w…
- Training Year-Round without Burning Out: using our 365 ATP
Stop plateauing and start progressing with our annual training plan. In this training tip, Coach Frank (aka The BigCat) breaks down The 365 Plan , FasCat's complete year-round training system to help you get faster without burning out. Wat…
- The Right and Wrong Way to do Intervals
You're doing cycling intervals, but are you doing them right? See 'if' your interval training is 'RIGHT' in the CoachCat app where the first month is free ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this training tip, Coach Frank (aka the BigCat)…
- your DIY 🇫🇷 Tour de France Plan
You can ride the Tour de France too with this FREE training plan built for the everyday cyclist with limited time. 💥 🚴♂️ Watch this training tip on our youTube channel https://youtu.be/QC7qfaLdR84 We took the terrain of this year's Tour…
- Steamboat Gravel, Blue Course Advice for the First 22.5 miles
🎯 Steamboat Gravel Blue Course Strategy: our Coaching Advice for the First 22 Miles 🚴♂️ The first 22 miles of the Steamboat Gravel Blue Course can make or break your race. Watch is training tip on youTube with course visuals: https://yo…
- Sauna & Heat Training for an 8% Increase in Power Output & VO2 Max
Heat Training has been scientifically shown in cyclists to improve VO₂ max and power by 8%. Train with CoachCat Free for the 1st Month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Watch on youTube for visuals: https://youtu.be/l55fzZFPLJs In this vid…
- Leadville 100 MTB Nutrition Plan with Coach Elliott
10 Gels, 10 Bottles, Mile-by-Mile: Your Leadville 100 MTB Nutrition Plan from Coach Elliott Baring. Follow our Six Week Leadville Training Plan, Free for the First Month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Racing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB?…
- Fix Your Fade! Training Your Durability
Have you heard the buzz about "Durability" in cycling? It's being hyped as the secret behind Pogacar's dominance. Improve your Durability with the CoachCat app ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Watch this training tip on yourTube: https://…
- USPRO Nationals Power Data: Inside the Numbers of Coach Ricky Arnopol's Top-10 Finish
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- Using Sweet Spot and Polarized Training together to achieve even higher FTPs, Durability and TTE
Its not Sweet Spot or Polarized, its BOTH! Train this way on the CoachCat App ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Watch this podcast on our youTube channel for visual charts & graphs: https://youtu.be/QM3IVNRtDEs When Sweet Spot and Polarize…
- Five Recovery Metrics Every Cyclist Should Know
Do you want to recover better so you can ride faster? Does it seem the group ride has gotten faster while you are riding slower? In this podcast, Coach Frank shares the 5 recovery metrics he uses as a master's athlete and COACH to train ha…
- Gravel Training for Beginners & Intermediates: The 4 Pillars + a new Gravel Plan Sneak Peek
Today, Coach Frank dives into the essentials of gravel training. Whether you're new to the gravel scene or looking to improve your performance, this episode is packed with insights to help you ride faster and have more fun. Watch this epis…
- Training for Master Cyclists
You do not have to ride slower as you get older. In today's podcast we are going to talk about the 4 ways to not let happen - to beat father time and ride faster into our 40's, 50's and 60's. Watch this podcast with graphs and charts on yo…
- Sweet Spot and Zone 2 - Using both together
🛣️Try Sweet Spot and Zone 2 Training as described in this podcast, in the CoachCat app for Free for 1 Month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this training tip, I describe how to combine Sweet Spot and Zone 2 training to get the best o…
- Why Sweet Spot is Better Than Zone 2
In this episode, I break down six powerful physiological adaptations you get more of by training in the Sweet Spot than Zone 2—and back it up with the science to prove it. Watch this podcast with visual graphs and images on our youTube cha…
- Understand your fatigue to train smarter and more effectively
Do you know the difference between central and peripheral fatigue, and what causes each? How about rating your fatigue post-exercise and longer term? On this podcast, FasCat Coaches Andrew Giniat and Sierra Sims help you understand the dif…
- Gravel Practice Makes Perfect: The Simulation Ride
You've done the base miles, the Sweet Spot, and the intense intervals. Your body is ready for the race. But is your mind, your gear, your habits and maybe even your stomach ready? Just like you practice the pedaling, you gotta practice the…
- Nutrition Q&A with Neversecond CEO Bill Armstrong
How many carbs are right for you during your hard training days? Or your easy days? Or racing? Eating on the bike is both a simple thing on the surface level and a complex, nuanced problem when you really get into it. Here, coach Elliott d…
- Phil Gaimon is going to win the Tour de France!
Working with FasCat for over a decade, former professional cyclist Phil Gaimon continues to set and achieve massive goals for himself, like nabbing the KOM on monster climbs like Haleakala. This summer, Phil is setting out to WIN THE TOUR…
- Ask a FasCat #28: Your Questions Answered!
What's the best way to introduce progressive overload without overreaching? How does TSS translate to OTS? How do I reconcile Whoop red scores with CoachCat's recommendations when they don't align? Thesse questions and many more from FasCa…
- Training load and FTP: the relationship and how they work and don't work together
There is a linear relationship between training load and FTP but only up to a certain point. When you build your base with our 16 weeks of sweet plan your FTP goes up but then what? How do you get it to go higher? At that point, training l…
- Why the 20min field test rules supreme, and how to do it
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…