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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 1H 15M

Crank Length, Aerodynamics & Cycling Myths Busted - With Prof Jim Martin & Prof Paul Laursen

from Training Science Podcast · host Paul Laursen & Martin Buchheit

🚴‍♂️ CYCLING SCIENCE UNLOCKED. Crank length, cadence & single-leg secrets 🔑⚡From mediocre road racer to world-leading cycling performance scientist! Prof. Jim Martin has spent a career merging engineering and exercise science to crack the code on performance 🚀In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Jim dive into:⚙️ Crank length, cadence & aerodynamics 🦵 The surprising power of SINGLE-LEG training for muscle adaptation & efficiency 📉 Debunking chainrings & pulling up on the pedals 🧠 Why trusting your spinal cord might be the best coaching cue you’ll ever use—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #CyclingScience #PerformanceOptimization #CyclingEfficiency #CrankLength #SingleLegTraining #VO2max #LactateThreshold #Aerodynamics #EnduranceTraining #Triathlon #ExerciseScience #CyclingMyths #PerformanceCoaching #CyclingLife #SportsScience_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/   Prof. Jim Martin https://profiles.faculty.utah.edu/u0238089 _____________________ References:Crank length video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z73unkrBuY Crank length science:https://journals.physiology.org/doi/epdf/10.1152/japplphysiol.01247.2010 _____________________ 

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🚴‍♂️ CYCLING SCIENCE UNLOCKED. Crank length, cadence & single-leg secrets 🔑⚡ From mediocre road racer to world-leading cycling performance scientist! Prof. Jim Martin has spent a career merging engineering and exercise science to crack the code on performance 🚀 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Jim dive into: ⚙️ Crank length, cadence & aerodynamics 🦵 The surprising power of SINGLE-LEG training for muscle adaptation & efficiency 📉 Debunk...

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