NEW RESEARCH | Supplements for Cyclists | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 494

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// TOPICS COVERED
00:00:00 Welcome!
00:00:33 Addressing Interruption/Sync Issues
00:03:17 Norwegian Method Controversy
00:08:42 New Personalized Training Plans Launch!
00:25:49 Study review: Systematic Review of Supplements for Cyclists
00:27:29 What are Systematic Reviews and How to Interpret Research
00:35:32 The Study’s Inclusion Criteria and Filtering Process
00:37:41 What supplements actually make you faster?
00:40:34 Review: Does Caffeine Make You a Faster Cyclist?
00:42:21 Nate’s Not So Light Bike Build Story
00:43:57 Review: Does Creatine Make You a Faster Cyclist?
00:47:55 Review: Does Sodium Bicarbonate Make You a Faster Cyclist?
00:56:44 Review: Does Beta Alanine Make You a Faster Cyclist?
00:58:30 Review: Do Nitrates Make You a Faster Cyclist?
01:00:10 Combining Supplements for Performance
01:03:15 Practical Recommendations and Personal Experiences

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Nutritional Ergogenic Aids in Cycling: A Systematic Review. Valiño-Marques, et al., 2024: https://trainerroad.cc/valinomarques2024
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