Welcome to an Instagram Q&A edition of the Dialed Health Podcast. If you don’t yet follow Coach Derek on Instagram, you best start now! Why? Because he randomly picks episodes to answer YOUR questions pulled straight from Instagram!

In this episode, Derek dives into all things biking training, strength training, nutrition, and a few personal topics!

You’ll get answers on how to get back to training after a long injury/illness, whether or not it’s okay to repeat the same workout all the time, where to start when building your own home gym, and Derek’s chipotle order.

Plus, you’ll find out Derek’s favorite cycling accessory he doesn’t actually need but can’t live without!

Questions Answered:

3:00 - Core works to do at home

5:30 - Derek’s Chipotle order

6:30 - What kind of bike does Derek have?

8:15 - When is the app dropping?

12:00 - Is it okay to repeat the same workouts without changing it up?

14:00 - Have you ever crashed?

17:00 - Tips to start training again after a serious injury

19:15 - Details on Derek’s tats

26:15 - Favorite cycling accessory you don’t need but can’t live without

29:45 - Tips for better balance

32:00 - What should your strength training intensity be?

33:45 - Preferred tacos?

34:15 - Where to start when building out a home gym?

41:00 - Is Derek going to TDS?

44:45 - How do deal with your sweet tooth?

48:30 - How do you stay fit with a cast?

49:00 - Will Derek be at Tahoe Trail 100?

49:45 - How to hydrate before long rides without having to pee a bunch?

51:00 - Does Derek’s wife ride or work out with Derek?

52:30 - Best split for MTB training on/off the bike?

53:15 - Best workout bands to buy?

54:00 - How much non-moving time is estimated for Unbound 200?

54:30 - Do you still tan in the winter?

55:00 - How to look your best wearing a minimal amount of clothing

58:00 - Can we ride together?

58:15 - Do ketones actually work?

1:01:00 - Tips for getting back into training after 2 weeks of the flu?

1:02:00 - Best recovery for sore legs?

1:05:00 - Best homework for week hamstrings?

1:06:00 - Can you overtrain by climbing a bunch?

1:07:00 - Best recovery for a shoulder injury?

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Strength Training For Cyclists - Dialed HealthBy Derek TeelMay 01, 2024