The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

Episode 85 - High Volume Block Training and Low vs High Carb Nutrition

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week on the show we’re first diving into the topic of high volume block training. This training approach is not necessarily new, however, in more recent years we’ve seen it become more widely adopted as gravel and ultra distance racing has become more popular and we see pros like Keegan Swenson taking to the high volume training method. Then we dive into the topic of high vs low carb focused diet as it relates to performance and longevity.
 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Don’t wait until the week of your big race to finally start dialing in your race fueling. Get on top of your nutrition game now by heading over to flowformulas.com and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Episode 84 - Tempo vs Sweet Spot, Progressive Overload, and Female Race Fueling

Episode 84 - Tempo vs Sweet Spot, Progressive Overload, and Female Race Fueling
 
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and unfortunately I was unable to make this weeks show due to losing my voice but I’m happy to say we had a much welcomed guest on the show in my place, Will Pfeiffer. Will is a newer coach with Ignition who brings a lot of sports science knowledge and insight, which fit perfectly into this weeks topics. The crew dives into the nuances between tempo and sweet spot training, how to incorporate progressive overloading at various times in the season, and whether there are any alternative fueling requirements for female racers.
 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Don’t wait until the week of your big race to finally start dialing in your race fueling. Get on top of your nutrition game now by heading over to flowformulas.com and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
 
Oh yeah, like I mentioned last week, Ignition is currently seeking prospective candidates for the next cohort of Ignition coaches to add to the roster. If you’re interested, send an email to info@ignitioncoachco.com with your resume, backstory, and any questions you have about working as a coach with Ignition.
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Episode 83 - Creatine Supplementation and Early Season Heat Acclimation

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we do a shallow dive on creatine supplementation before taking a deeper dive into the topic of heat acclimation for those early season races.
 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Just when you thought you had all the time in the world dial in your nutrition, with the snap of a finger it seems like the race season is already right in front of us. Get on top of your nutrition game now by heading over to flowformulas.com and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
 
Speaking of nutrition, Ignition is hosting an 8-week course which focuses on optimized nutrition for the endurance athlete that anyone out there in the ether can sign up for. The course kicks off this week so sign up NOW. 
 
One final note, if you’re currently a coach or interested in getting into the coaching profession, Ignition is looking for talented individuals to add to our coaching roster. Every coach has the opportunity to learn some of the ins-and-outs of endurance coaching and training under the guidance of Dylan and Drew, while also coming alongside the fleet of Ignition coaches in a collaborative environment where we all play a role in making each other better coaches. Send an email to info@ignitioncoachco.com with your resume, backstory, and any questions you have about working as a coach with Ignition.
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 82 - Posture on the Bike and Preparing for Ultras

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and o the show this week we’re answering some listener questions on whether manipulating your posture on the bike can improve breathing and performance, and also what to consider when preparing for ultra racing.
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. We’re already one month into 2024 which means those goal events are creeping ever so much closer. Get on top of your nutrition game this year by taking advantage of some of the best sport-optimized drink formulations out there by heading over to flowformulas.com today. Don’t forget to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 81 - Cycling Injury Management and Mitigation w/ AJ Sobrilsky

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’ve got a special guest AJ Sobrilsky on the show. AJ is a physical therapist based in Bozeman, MT who specializes in working with all types of mountain athletes. We talk a fair bit about common cycling injuries, bike fits, and even get into some specifics on how Dylan can best mitigate a recurring injury of his own in the future. 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. We’re already one month into 2024 which means those goal events are creeping ever so much closer. Get on top of your nutrition game this year by taking advantage of some of the best sport-optimized drink formulations out there by heading over to flowformulas.com today. Don’t forget to use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 80 - Q1 Whatcha Training For? Insight Into Each of Our Own Training Programs

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week I decided to throw a little curveball at the crew and brought back an old segment from when this show first started. Instead of playing off listener-driven topics, I pitched the question of what are you training for? I figured it’d be fun to share some of the ins and outs of each of our current training to give y’all a little glimpse behind the curtain of how we are applying some of what we talk about here into our own programs. Also, next week we will be having a guest on the show who is a physical therapist specializing in work with mountain athletes of all kinds, including cyclists. So if you have any PT-specific related questions you’d like to share, nows the chance!
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Most athletes are well into their base training this time of year which makes for a great opportunity to get a jump start on your on-the-bike nutrition optimization. So head over to flowformulas.com today to look through their suite of offerings and use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 79 - The Norwegian Training Method, Unbound Periodization, and SST vs Polarized

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re talking Norwegian training protocols, how to periodize your training for Unbound, and tips for switching from a sweet spot training program to one that follows the polarized approach.
 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. Most athletes are well into their base training this time of year which makes for a great opportunity to get a jump start on your on-the-bike nutrition optimization. So head over to flowformulas.com today to look through their suite of offerings and use the discount code “Matchbox” when checking out.
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 78 - Altitude tents, advice for new coaches, and road race fueling

Episode 78 - Altitude tents, advice for new coaches, and road race fueling
 
Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re answering a few listener questions on when, if any, is the most appropriate time to use an altitude tent, advice for new coaches looking to enhance their knowledge and experience, and best fueling practices for long road races.
 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. When it comes to preparing physically for big goal events, people often underestimate the importance of nutrition and the role it plays in affecting your output. Just like with the fitness side of the equation, nutrition requires it’s own attention through dedicated digestion training. So while we’re just launching into the new year, get a jump start on your nutrition training by heading over to flowformulas.com today and make sure to use the discount code “Matchbox” for free shipping.
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 77 - New Year New You - A Conversation on Goal Setting

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’re having an open discussion on how each of us approach goal setting, for both ourselves and our athletes. 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas. When it comes to preparing physically for big goal events, people often underestimate the importance of nutrition and the role it plays in affecting your output. Just like with the fitness side of the equation, nutrition requires it’s own attention through dedicated digestion training. So while we’re just launching into the new year, get a jump start on your nutrition training by heading over to flowformulas.com today and make sure to use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your order.  
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 

Episode 76 - Body Composition for Cycling Performance

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and this week we’ve got an in depth conversation for y’all on body composition and nutrition for competitive cyclists. To preface the episode, none of us are registered dietitians or certified nutritionists. If you want to learn more about daily nutritional needs or have body composition goals, please reach out to nutrition@ignitioncoachco.com to set up a consultation with our nutrition coach, Savanna. 
 
Today’s show is also brought to you by Flow Formulas.  Everyone here at Ignition leans heavily on Flow Formulas for everyday training and race fueling needs. If you too want to give it a try, or if you already subscribe to their products and need to re-up your inventory, head over to flowformulas.com today and use the discount code “ignitionpodcast10” for 10% off your order.  
 
As always, if you like what you hear please 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 matchboxpod@gmail.com with email title The Matchbox Podcast or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.  Alright, let’s get into it! 
 
 
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Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/ 
 
References: https://www.marsden-weighing.co.uk/blog/body-fat-percentage-athletes#:~:text=The%20body%20fat%20percentage%20of,fat%20percentages%20of%20different%20athletes.