Our podcast guest this week is Menachem Brodie, the National Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Israel National Track Cycling Team. He has his own consultancy business, Human Vortex Training, and has also written two books, Strength Training for Cycling Performance, and Lift Heavy Shit (links for both are below).We've heard from numerous swim and run coaches recently about how technique can make a real difference to performance in their respective disciplines. Now it’s time to adjust the balance and hear from someone who specialises in helping cyclists to get stronger . . not on the road, but in the gym.You may wonder if there's actually a direct correlation between how strong you are and how fast you can ride, but once you've heard from Menachem I think you’ll appreciate how some subtle changes to your gym work will help you be a better cyclist.

• Why the McGill BIG 3 should be your core training focus
• Why you should strength train on recovery days
• Vital importance of strength training for older cyclists and triathletes
• Aging, strength training, and bone health
• Why strength training will help you recover better and improve consistency

To find out more about Menachem please visit these social media channels:YouTube @HVTrainingInstagram hvtrainingSpotify for PodcastersHuman Vortex blogMenachem’s 2 books:'Strength Training for Cycling Performance: The Vortex Method’s Ultimate Training Program’

'Lift Heavy Sh*t: Intelligent Strength Training for Masters Cyclists’Some cool videos:The McGill BIG 3 - these 3 movements are all you need for a super strong coreBox squats for more cycling powerPosture for better cycling - Some basics you should knowYou might also want to listen to the following episodes from Menachem’s own podcast:Dr. Stuart Mcgill PART 1 - Back Pain in cyclists and triathletesDr. Stuart Mcgill PART 2 - Be an athlete 24/7Tim Cusick - Adaptation: The driver for everything you want out of your trainingMenachem recommended the following books:Rule 1 Investing, By Phil TownThe Man Watching, by Tim CrothersThe Language of Coaching by Nick Winkelman

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