Best FTP Training Podcasts (2025)

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Winter IRONMAN Training - Smarter Indoor Riding & Swim Mistakes to Avoid | Ep 559 30:17

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Coach Rob's tips this week are answering questions from listeners who are starting to think about winter training - particularly focusing on indoor bike training and swim technique Including: -> Whether you should use the same bike to train indoors and outdoors... -> How to structure bike and swim sessions... -> The importance of swim technique ove…

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Unlock Hidden Watts: The Science of Breathing for Power With Dr. Andrew Sellars 44:35

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Most cyclists chase stronger legs or a bigger engine. But according to Dr. Andrew Sellars, your true limiter isn’t your quads — it’s your breath. In this episode, Anthony sits down with the pioneer of biomarker-guided training to explore how respiratory muscle training can transform endurance, recovery, and even mindset. From simulating lung load o…

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Train Like a Pro This Winter With UNO X Jonas Abrahamsen 42:35

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Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of professional cycling. Anthony is joined by Jonas Abrahamsen of Uno-X, a rider who’s not only racing at the very top level, but completely redefining how pros prepare for the biggest races on the planet. In this episode, Jonas reveals exactly how WorldTour riders structure their winter training —…

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Ten Minute Tips #64: Diagnosing And Training Weaknesses In The Off-Season 59:33

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This episode we start with the old cycling adage "train your weaknesses, race your strengths" as the jumping off point to discuss strategies for diagnosing and training weaknesses in the off season. We decide for whom this would make sense as a strategy, the opportunity cost of training a weakness, low opportunity cost things to train, how race sel…

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Episode 159 - Cyclocross Workouts and Offseason Structure 39:10

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Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’re talking about cyclocross-specific training and offseason structure. As always, if you like what you hear make sure to share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you …

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THE GRAY ZONE MYTH: MISTAKE OR ADVANTAGE FOR CYCLISTS? | Hannah Otto | Ask a Cycling Coach 553 1:07:25

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Scribble Outside the Lines: How Imperfect Training Makes Faster Cyclists (#274) 14:14

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OVERVIEW Following a training plan is better than training haphazardly, but how closely do you need to follow the letter of the plan? In Episode 274 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford discusses the benefits and necessity of not following the plan to a T, when that’s ok, when it’s not, and how to adjust daily training session…

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Why Every Triathlete Needs an End-of-Season Break | Ep 558 23:18

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Coach Rob discusses the importance of taking a break at the end of the triathlon race season. Including: * The mental and physical benefits of a 2-4 week transition period, allowing athletes to refresh before diving into structured winter training... * How to ease back into training with a balanced approach that includes a mix of light workouts, ou…

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150kms Of King Sean Kelly's Famous Training Roads - Sarah & Anthony Survived! 28:13

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Anthony is joined today by Sarah as they talk about their latest adventure. 150km L'Etape Ireland event around the very famous Carrick on Siur - the home of Irish cycling. NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Why Riding Even Easier Than Zone 2 Will Make You Faster With Vasilis Anastopoulos Team Astana 49:50

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A lot of cyclists think that the secret to getting better is going harder and longer but in todays podcast Anthony sits down with legendary coach Vasilis Anastopoulos to demystify this. Vasilis Anastopoulos is the head of performance at Astana, he is the man behind some of the most radical modern training methods in pro cycling. He explains why the…

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Who Can Suffer The Smartest - Badlands Podium Athlete Chris Mehlman 57:03

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Ultra-endurance racing isn’t just about power — it’s about who can suffer the smartest. At Badlands, one of the toughest ultra-distance races on the planet, Chris Mehlman proved he’s a master of that game, riding into an incredible 3rd place. In this episode, Chris takes us behind the scenes of his prep for an 800km desert challenge: the exact kit …

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WorldTour Coaches Reveal Zone 2 Secrets 58:42

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After months of chasing down five of the world’s top cycling coaches—the minds behind Grand Tour wins, World Championships, and Olympic medals—I discovered one shocking truth: most riders train far too hard on their “easy” days. In this episode, I reveal the Zone 2 training secrets shared by Dan Lorang, John Wakefield, Vasilis Anastopoulos, Dr. Chr…

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR TRAINING IS WORKING | Olympian Haley Smith | Ask a Cycling Coach 552 1:19:43

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Episode 158 - Max Aerobic Power, General Periodization, and Improving Fitness While Decreasing Training Time 44:25

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Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’re talking about how to execute workouts targeting maximum aerobic power, ways to periodize your training for general fitness, and then we share ideas for how to maintain (or even improve) fitn…

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Watts Doc #57: Finding FTP By Feel Is Easier Than You Think 1:49:54

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This episode we look into the published literature on the surprisingly tight agreement between FTP and RPE and a couple different lab-derived measures of threshold like MLSS and critical power, along with the concept of anchoring. But first we get philosophical about how measurements often become definitions that can lose sight of our valid observa…

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Smart Strength Training for Cyclists, with Sarah Scozzaro MS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-PES 33:51

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OVERVIEW 95% of the cyclists and runners coached by Sarah Scozzaro and Adam Pulford incorporate strength training. Scozzaro is one of our top strength and conditioning coaches and in Episode 273 she and Coach Adam discuss how cyclists should blend strength and endurance training throughout the year. Topics Covered In This Episode: How different end…

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From Tyre Choice to Gearing. Hydration to Pacing. Your Raceday Questions Answered!| Ep 557 25:53

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In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob answers athletes' questions on Ironman and 70.3 race day strategies. Topics include: Gearing recommendations for both old and new bikes... Optimal hydration and nutrition setups & strategies... Benefits of using aerobars on road bikes... The importance of switching to race-specific ty…

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How To Grow As An Athlete & A Person With Ultraman World Champ Iñaki de la Parra. 43:14

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One of our most requested guests comes back on the show to join Anthony in today's episode. Iñaki de la Parra is a multi sport legend and now he coaches and mentors athletes and high achievers. Today they chat about Iñaki's philosophy for growth as an athlete and a person. Go check out Iñaki's Substack - https://substack.com/@inakidelaparra?r=itejb…

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5 Fixable Reasons Your Heart Rate Is High 21:31

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This Roadman Cycling guide by Anthony Walsh tackles a common issue for endurance riders: a higher heart rate at the same power. Drawing on thousands of athlete files, Walsh explains five fixable causes—dehydration and low sodium, heat and poor cooling, under-developed aerobic base, stimulants or medications, and stress or fatigue—plus a bonus myth …

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TRAINING MISTAKES THAT MAKE YOU SLOWER | Pro Cyclist Zach Calton | Ask a Cycling Coach 551 1:17:39

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Watts Doc #56: Strength Training Strategies To Avoid Weight Gain 1:41:33

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This is a deep dive into four papers on hypertrophy and strength training, and use them to find guidelines around how cyclists can improve strength without gaining weight. We evaluate the stimulus and overall impact of eccentric vs concentric contractions, sets and reps, minimum dose for strength improvements, progressive overload, and nutrition.…

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Can Rucking With A Weighted Vest Make You A Stronger Cyclist? 29:59

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OVERVIEW Almost anywhere you go these days, you're likely to see someone walking, running, or climbing stairs wearing a weighted vest. Popularized by Crossfit boxes, mixed martial arts gyms, and boot camp-style exercise programs, “rucking” is a new name for the old concept of an “overloaded training intervention”. The question we get is whether tra…

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Leadville Recap and Post Season Training Advice 25:33

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Coach Dave Schell provides a detailed recap of his experience at the Leadville 100, discussing the challenges faced during the event, including traffic, tire choices, and nutrition strategies. He emphasizes the importance of preparation and learning from experiences. Additionally, he explores how athletes can…

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The 3 Things Pogacar ALWAYS Does After He Races 13:34

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Want to know what keeps Tadej Pogačar at the top of his game? In this podcast, we reveal the three essential things he always does after a race. These habits might surprise you — they’re simple, but powerful for recovery, performance, and consistency. Whether you’re a cycling fan or just curious about pro routines, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes lo…

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"I Did It (Barely)!" - Sarah's Badlands Experience 33:08

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Sarah is back and she is finally ready to talk about her Badlands experience! If you have ever wondered how a person can go from absolute beginner cyclist to completing one of the hardest ultra distance gravel cycling races in the world...well listen up! NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training …

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Maximising Triathlon Performance: Nutrition, Hydration, and Electrolytes with Andy Blow from PF&H | Ep 556 41:11

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In this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast, Coach Rob welcomes Andy Blow, founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration back onto the show to discuss the intricacies of nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte intake for triathletes. They answer listener questions on carbohydrate intake, hydration strategies, and individual sodium needs, providin…

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WorldTour Riders Are Drinking This Before Races — Does It Work? 39:00

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Today I’m sitting down with Dr. Filip Larsen, the physiologist behind a tiny green shot that pros say helps them go harder with less burn. One preprint shows lower blood lactate at the same power after a single dose; WorldTour riders like Mads Pedersen claim they feel a real boost. But is it biology or placebo? We’ll unpack the science, design a bl…

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Episode 157 - Intensity for Ultras and Flip Flop Training 35:56

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As always, if you like what you hear make sure to share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at [email protected] with the topic of discussion in the email title or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form. You can also…

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GOOD vs. GREAT: The Secrets of Next-Level Cycling | Alexey Vermeulen | Ask a Cycling Coach 550 1:24:57

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Ten Minute Tips #63: The Best And Worst Ways To Test FTP 1:37:36

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We take a deep look at ten commonly used ways to test or estimate FTP, and dissect how and why each method does (or is supposed to) work, how often we might expect accurate result and who it'd be accurate for, and the Empirical Cycling standards for test accuracy. We also dig into some data on ramp test accuracy and bias, plus how anaerobic capacit…

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Is A.I. Coaching Ready for Prime Time? Hear What TrainingPeaks Says! 33:34

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OVERVIEW Cody Stephenson, the Education Program Manager at TrainingPeaks, is back on the podcast to talk about the current state of artificial intelligence in cycling coaching and how TrainingPeaks' developers are using models to improve the accuracy and usability of athletes' training data. TOPICS COVERED A.I.'s current and future role in cycling …

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IRONMAN & 70.3 Race-Sim Weekend: How to Nail Your Pacing, Fuel & Race Strategy | Ep 555 27:08

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In this week's episode we're talking you through exactly how to perform your "Race Sim" weekend - i.e. your last big training weekend before Ironman or 70.3, as well as the most critical aspects of your race planning and strategy. Including: Swim pacing targets; Bike power guidance - targets and caps relative to your ability; Planning your run paci…

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I Was Close To Quitting - Badlands Recap 26:17

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Anthony recaps his Badlands Ultra Gravel Race experience in this tell all podcast. The good, the bad and the very ugly of this 814km race. NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drinknom…

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6 HOURS AT 5.0W/KG?! | Keegan Swenson World Champs Power File Analysis | Ask a Cycling Coach 549 37:23

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Keegan Swenson breaks down his Marathon World Championships victory in this in-depth Cycling Podcast episode. From the decisive hike-a-bike to his 6-hour effort at 5 W/kg, Keegan shares the race strategy, fueling for endurance, and power data cycling insights that led him to the rainbow jersey. We dive into his bike setup—including running a hardta…

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How Pro Cyclists Get So Lean With Dr. Tim Podlogar 47:12

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In this episode, Anthony sits down with Dr. Tim Podlogar, exercise physiologist, performance nutritionist, and consultant to some of the world’s best pro cycling teams. Tim shares his expertise on the science of fueling, weight management, and performance, breaking down how elite riders achieve incredible power-to-weight ratios without sacrificing …

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SURPRISE SECRET TO BIG FTP GAINS? | 2025 Indoor Training Ultimate Guide | Ask a Cycling Coach 548 41:19

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Episode 156 - Non-responders, Leg Strength, and FTP Fluctuations 29:18

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Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’re talking about what to do if you think you’re a non-responder to exercise, ways to improve leg strength when returning to cycling training, and how to hit your training numbers with an ever-m…

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Training, Kit & Insights From Unbound Winner Cameron Jones 40:39

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Unbound Gravel is often called the Tour de France of gravel racing — and this year’s winner, Cameron Jones, joins me to break down exactly how he conquered it. In this conversation, Cameron takes us inside the mind of a champion. We dig into the training blocks that built his endurance, the fueling strategy that kept him sharp over the brutal miles…

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Is FTP Dead? Is Critical Power the Cyclist's Next Great Training Metric? (#270) 33:44

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OVERVIEW Cody Stephenson is the Education Program Manager at TrainingPeaks, meaning he teaches coaches how to properly utilize training data to improve performance. He's the perfect sports scientist to discuss the similarities and differences between Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and Critical Power (CP), Functional Reserve Capacity (FRC) and W P…

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Fueling, FTP Tests & Training Niggles: Your Biggest Ironman Questions Answered | Ep 554 30:19

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In this week’s episode, Coach Rob dives into some of the most common questions from athletes preparing for Ironman and 70.3: How to fuel long rides without GI issues Should you separate fluids and calories on the bike? How many bottles should you really carry on race day? Pool vs. open water for your race simulation swim What to do if your FTP test…

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I Tried Over Fuelling, Under Fuelling & Optimally Fuelling - Here's What Happened 48:46

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Fuelling is one of the biggest mysteries in cycling – and getting it wrong can ruin your ride. In this episode, Anthony sits down with performance nutritionist Uri Carlso to dig into the difference between under-fuelling, over-fuelling, and hitting that sweet spot of optimal fuelling. Anthony shares his own experiments on the bike – what it felt li…

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CYCLING WARS: TREK v. LEMOND — Who Gets to Tell the Story? 17:34

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When Trek scrubbed Greg LeMond’s name from its catalog—then sent $200,000 to a charity—their 15-year partnership ended with a whisper, not a verdict. In this episode we follow the receipts: contracts, press statements, court filings, and the cultural weather that turned a licensing deal into a public breakup. We revisit Armstrong, Ferrari, and the …

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IMTalk's Legends of Triathlon 65 - Cameron Brown 1:42:49

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In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of New Zealand’s greatest endurance athletes, Cameron Brown. Known for his incredible longevity at the top of the sport, Cameron carved out a career that spanned decades, inspiring generations of triathletes with his consistency, toughness, and passion for racing. From his early days bre…

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I Was Totally Wrong About Sportive Races (& Why You Should Do One) 14:39

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Anthony admits he was totally wrong about “just fun rides” after L’Étape Prague—fully closed roads, Tour-style crowds, and a front group that races. Now he’s prepping for L’Étape Ireland on Sunday 28 September 2025 in Carrick-on-Suir, sharing how he’ll train, fuel, and recover; the logistics he won’t skip; and the gearing he’ll run for the steep st…