Strength Training For Cyclists - Dialed Health

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Derek (Owner and Head Coach of Dialed Health) discusses health and cycling topics including strength training, nutrition, recovery, racing, mindset, and more. Guests include some of the top professionals in the cycling and health industry.

Recent Episodes
  • 209: Fat Loss Strategies For Cyclists With Advanced Sports Dietitian Dr. Gemma Sampson
    Apr 10, 2025 – 01:16:57
  • 208: The President Of TrainingPeaks Lee Gerakos On AI Vs. Human Intelligence And The Evolution Of Structured Training
    Apr 4, 2025 – 01:20:01
  • 207: Levi Leipheimer Discusses The Evolution Of American Road Cycling, His Fondo, And The Most Important Data In Training
    Mar 28, 2025 – 01:12:09
  • 206: My Current Training Schedule (Ride, Strength, Mobility, Run), 20lb Weight Fluctuations, & Modifications Post Injury
    Mar 21, 2025 – 00:49:05
  • 205: Jack "The Ultra Cyclist" On Climbing 1 Million Meters In A Year, Why He Strength Trains, And Mental Health
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:08:14
  • 204: Alex Larson Nutrition Creates My Vitamin Cocktail and Her Top 5 Supplements For Endurance Athletes
    Jan 3, 2025 – 00:50:49
  • 203: How To Improve Your Sleep Score, The Dialed Health Shred, And Building A Gym
    Dec 27, 2024 – 01:00:35
  • 202: Asking My Chiropractor All Your Questions From Instagram - Dr. Daniel Saenz Of MVMT Matters
    Dec 19, 2024 – 01:00:01
  • 201: Going From Good To Great, Finding Clarity, And Taking Action
    Dec 12, 2024 – 00:41:42
  • BTS: Pod Rebrand, TrainingPeaks, Merch, Events, & Secrets
    Oct 21, 2024 – 00:20:11
  • 200. John Lindsey: Improving Cycling Potential Through Mobility and Core Work with The Movement Journey
    Oct 14, 2024 – 01:14:33
  • 199. "Ultimate Fighter" To Unbound XL, Vince Murdock Is Moving Forward Through Adversity
    Oct 7, 2024 – 01:04:55
  • 198. The Vegan Cyclist On Self Documenting His Canada to Mexico FKT & What He's Done To Build 20lbs Of Muscle
    Sep 30, 2024 – 01:16:07
  • 197. Pushing Too Hard In Europe, Buying A Home, And Disneyland
    Sep 23, 2024 – 01:17:09
  • 196. How Brennan Wertz Won Gravel National Champs & His Insane FTP Test
    Sep 16, 2024 – 01:04:33
  • 195. Tristan Cardew: European Gran Fondos, Becoming A Cycling Content Creator, & Hallucinating During Ultras
    Sep 2, 2024 – 01:13:38
  • 194. USA Road National Champion Sean Quinn Gives Us A Behind The Scenes Look At This Years Tour De France, His Strength Training Routine, & More
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:00:07
  • ❓FAQ Episode - How To Choose The Right Weight
    Aug 25, 2024 – 00:23:19
  • 193 - Dr. Scott Frey: The Brain’s Impact on Athletic Performance, Conquering Mental Fatigue, and Strategies for Optimal Recovery
    Aug 9, 2024 – 01:22:39
  • 192 - How To Choose The Right Strength Training Program For Your Cycling
    Aug 2, 2024 – 01:05:36
  • 191 - I Have 5 Weeks To Train For The Tour Des Stations Everest In Switzerland + Foco Fondo Recap
    Jul 26, 2024 – 00:47:08
  • 190. Q&A: Thoughts on Tour De France, Foco Fondo Race, Grounding, Post-Accident Nutrition, + More
    Jul 12, 2024 – 01:23:05
  • 189 - How CARBS Fuel is Reshaping Sports Nutrition
    Jul 5, 2024 – 01:16:51
  • 188 - 😴 Early Days Of Strava, Cycling Journalism, & Better Sleep with Andrew Vontz
    Jun 28, 2024 – 01:39:18
  • 187 - 🏋️‍♂️ Strength Training For Cyclists With Coach Nate Dunn *part 2
    Jun 21, 2024 – 01:34:40
  • 186 - 📖 A Minimalist Guide To Maximize Your Cycling With Coach Nate Dunn *part 1
    Jun 14, 2024 – 01:06:50
  • 185 - 🚴‍♂️ Kevin Vermaerke's Rise Into The World Tour, How He Strength Trains, & Adapting To European Culture
    Jun 6, 2024 – 01:32:21
  • 184 - ☕️ Strength Training, Coffee, & Recovery Tips With Specialized Racing's Samara Sheppard
    May 22, 2024 – 00:51:29
  • 183 - 🫀Heart Transplants, Beating Cancer, & Ultra Cycling With Mike Cohen
    May 16, 2024 – 00:46:32
  • 182 - 👑 Ted King's Push Back To The Lead Group, Overcoming Setbacks, & The Traka Gravel Race
    May 8, 2024 – 00:50:27
  • 181 - 😎 TrainerRoad's Jonathan Lee On Training Mistakes, Riding Rollers, And The New Epic 8
    May 1, 2024 – 00:48:54
  • 180 - 🦦 Becoming More Than I Was, Trauma Therapy, & Sea Otter
    Apr 24, 2024 – 00:53:58
  • 179 - 🤕 How To Train Through An Injury
    Mar 26, 2024 – 00:35:11
  • 178 - 🚴‍♂️ What I Learned From My First Training Camp With Pro Lance Haidet
    Jan 23, 2024 – 00:44:38
  • 177 - ⚡️The Spirit Tour With Keegan Swenson
    Jan 18, 2024 – 00:38:01
  • 176 - ⚒️ Equipment Cyclists Should Buy For Their Home Gym + Correcting Back Pain From Squatting
    Jan 17, 2024 – 00:40:42
  • 175 - ⁉️ EJ's 70lb Weight Loss Journery Through Cycling & What He Would Have Done Differently
    Jan 11, 2024 – 00:36:38
  • 174 - 🏋️‍♂️ Why Strength Training Matters For Endurance Athletes & Losing Body Fat Before Races
    Jan 9, 2024 – 00:36:30
  • 173 - 🔥 Savilia Blunk's Pre Race Activation Routine/Warm Up & Race Day Nutrition
    Jan 8, 2024 – 00:37:53
  • 172 - 😴 The Dialed Health Shred 2024, Dealing With Insomnia, and My Early Season Race Schedule
    Dec 29, 2023 – 00:41:26
  • 171 - 🚴‍♂️ Cole Paton's Post Ride Recovery Routine & Off Season Training Details (Schedule + Key Workouts)
    Dec 12, 2023 – 01:19:40
  • 170 - ☀️ ELIEL Cycling Founder Ryan Cady On Creating Cycling Apparel + My Weekly Thoughts (Personal/Biz Update)
    Dec 5, 2023 – 01:32:56
  • 169 - 🍎 Off Season Nutrition, Weight Loss, And Carb Loading With Endurance Dietitian Alex Larson
    Nov 17, 2023 – 01:28:14
  • 168 - 🦁 Legion's Lance Haidet On Course Recon, 1,000 Watt Attacks, & Racing Year-Round
    Nov 8, 2023 – 01:19:38
  • 167 - 🏋️‍♂️ All Things Strength Training For Cyclists (Answering Your Questions From Instagram)
    Oct 26, 2023 – 01:30:34
  • 166 - 🏆 Alexey Vermeulen On Racing The Gravel World Champs & Training For The Life Time Grand Prix
    Oct 19, 2023 – 01:27:28
  • 165 - 💨 Making Your Bike & Body More Aerodynamic With Flo Cycling's Jon Thornham
    Oct 11, 2023 – 01:28:08
  • 164 - 👚 Director Of EF Coaching Zack Morris On HOW He Creates Riding Programs For His Athletes
    Oct 4, 2023 – 01:35:25
  • 163 - 🗺 I Rode 326mi & Climbed 29,580ft In 24 Hours - Everest Roam Recap
    Sep 28, 2023 – 01:26:45
  • 162 - 🇺🇸 The Vegan Cyclist On Ultra Endurance National Champs, Using Keytones, and Anxiety
    Sep 15, 2023 – 01:18:07
Recent Reviews
  • one bad jay
    New to this podcast
    Love this Podcast. Have downloaded numerous older episodes and they have been great!! Started the strength training program a few weeks ago and am loving that as well!! Keep up the great work Derek!!
  • fallingreason
    Must Have Cyclist Knowledge
    Derek is exactly what the sport of cycling needs. If you want to stay in the sport for life AND be a healthy human being, strength training is a must. Dialed Health is one of the best resources for sound strength and conditioning knowledge as it pertains to cyclists. His podcast shows how passionate he is and how much knowledge is behind his programming.
  • Ben Souders
    A god send
    Derek and his mission at Dialed Health are invaluable to endurance athletes of all shapes and sizes. His attitude and tenacity shine through in not only this podcast, but in the content he puts out and the positive energy he so graciously bestows on his followers. I had heard of Dialed Health and it’s mission before Derek’s accident, but started to implement some of his teachings in my everyday life more recently. As someone who struggles immensely with PTSD and finding light in a world seemingly filled with darkness, this podcast feels like a god send. Derek and Dialed Health have helped me rediscover my inner strength and given me guidance when my passion for cycling/training was lost. I still feel that I am healing, and am immensely grateful for the Dialed Health podcast.
  • Sheparza
    Essential Information
    I suffered a stroke in 2016 due to a vertebral artery dissection. That ended my swimming “career” but brought me to cycling and I fell in deep. Over the next few years I lost 25 pounds, essentially all of my muscle mass above the waste. Once I hit 40 I really started to feel it and it became clear that I needed to change my training style. Serendipitously, this is when I discovered Derek Teel and Dialed Health. Strength training prevents injury, preserves neuromuscular connections (I can’t afford to lose any more), and makes me feel more confident/stable/productive when riding and doing the activities of daily life. The Dialed Health podcast is an essential resource that is packed with useful information. What I learn listening helps me optimize my training, nutrition, recovery, and much more.
  • Fr Wilson
    Positive and Practical
    Derek stays positive and practical to help make cycling and strength fun. He is a BLESSING!
  • GUNNER247365
    Killing it!
    Keep up the great work! #staygnarly
  • MtnMan125
    Fun and Informative
    Catching up on older podcasts while sending Derek positive healing vibes.
  • Mt Bike Kid
    Awesome
    Awesome podcast. I look forward to listening to it every week.
  • Lex Dz
    Premium Content!
    Very insightful podcast, have been following DH channel in YouTube and haven’t been in the podcast space for a few months and so stoked! Heal fast bro! 🙌
  • CrossfitJeepsLove
    The comeback
    Derek= good dude. A million prayers and hugs for a 100% comeback after car vs. bike accident. Hope to hear you podcasting again when you’re ready Derek.
  • rsmusic
    Love this podcast
    Great cycling content and love the strength training advice. Keep up the great pods Derek!
  • Stoufard
    Intentional and helpful
    Derek is always working hard to put out great content. I am often inspired and more informed from this podcast. Helped me in my 2023 effort to complete Unbound (I did it!).
  • Zar1232
    Always motivating
    Anytime I’m lacking motivation to get the training done, the Dialed Health podcast helps me fight through it
  • xoxoky_
    Thanks Derek!
    I was introduced to you thru Payson McElveen’s Adventure Stache podcast. That was such a great interview that I signed up for your training and started listening to all your previous podcasts. You are so relatable and I enjoy your style. Please don’t change. There are plenty of other podcasts out there that are polished and professional but, that’s not real life nor what draws me to your socials. I enjoy self deprecating humor, behind the scenes info, details in the weeds, and, mostly, your honest advice. I think your path is organic and sincere and your humility is refreshing. I’m also grateful for your Christian perspective. Keep up the good work and may you have continued growth and success. -Billy
  • RoanokeRick
    Love it!
    I love this podcast. Derek always presents great info, and it has helped me start making changes in my nutrition and what exercises I focus on!
  • growingwithGod
    Roam recap episode 163
    Such a great episode ~ so much fun to listen to! I listened while out riding and totally don’t remember any of my ride lol ~ I was so caught up Derek’s story! Roam Recap ~ Really just an incredible ride! I even checked out some of Derek's segment times on Strava and couldn’t believe he rode 41 minutes up Geiger!! Especially after all the riding he’d done up to that point!! 🤯 Guess I can take some pride that he didn’t beat my Geiger PR of 38:44 😊😉 I hope all the Dialed Health fans enjoy this episode as much as I did! Not only was it super inspirational but I really appreciate all the riding info tips and advice ~ that’s why I’m here ~ to learn and improve. Derek is so easy to listen to ~ funny enthusiastic detailed and clear knowledge grounded in science. I’ve told many people to listen in! Hoping to join the strength training program soon. Keep up the great work!
  • Zach Youngberg
    Episode 157 with Coach Josh
    I really love this new episode with Josh, you guys flow so well and explain everything in a way that’s really easy to understand. Tons of good info packed into this episode🤘🏻
  • Skid Pan
    Unbound Recap
    Loved the recap. I really appreciate your honesty with regard to the emotional extremes you experienced. Nothing about what you did sounds fun to me but you’re a BEAST and I have nothing but mad respect for you!
  • Jgaube21
    Always worth the listen
    Great podcast, just long enough and too the point. Always have good takeaways or tips from every listen.
  • nickjonessd
    Best Strength and Mobility Content for Cyclists
    Derek has built an amazing platform and puts intent into everything DH offers. He is a highly credible trainer and coach with the experience to back it up, and this shows in every episode. DH is a must-listen every week, and the DH Instagram is INCREDIBLE for quick, informative content. Kudos to Derek for everything he is building to help make riding more productive (and more enjoyable) for countless cyclists.
  • Unholy2
    Perfect
    Perfect podcast for a cyclist that wants to get stronger as well as fast.
  • Matteye
    Great content!
    I appreciate the insight on fitness, cycling, and nutrition.
  • Blubadeblah
    Love this podcast!
    I’ve listened to all of of the episodes and love the variety. Sometimes it’s bike talk, sometimes it’s nutrition talk, sometimes it’s training and sometimes it’s just real life. I’ve learned so much from Derek and the Dialed Health program and am in the best shape of my life and getting even better every day. I’ve gotten so much motivation from listening that I’ve had to start writing them all down.
  • pgball
    Great listen!
    Derek offers some really solid advice, open conversation and a balanced look at strength training, cycling goals, his business and the family.
  • _chrishoward
    Great Podcast and Product
    Strength training was exactly what I needed to improve on the bike and feel my best. I appreciate Derek's helpful personal training approach and motivational podcast.
  • justrussell
    Best Podcast I’ve Found….
    Bonus that it’s based around cycling! Derek is a genuine dude and makes this podcast sound like you’re having a conversation with a buddy. I look forward to these every Monday morning. Stoked he’s back at it.
  • Mustachestaff
    Host loves the sound of his own voice
    I 100% agree with the reviewer who said “let your guests talk.” This host obviously is really, really into himself and spends most of his interviews dominating the conversation. He also has no clue how to ask a simple, succinct question without rambling on and on.
  • Kailey Skel
    So informative and real!
    By far my most favorite podcast. Derek has mastered being real and true to his listeners. If you are seeking health, training and motivational info, Derek is your guy!
  • favent
    Let your guests talk
    Your Jesse Melamed podcast should be renamed “Jesse Melamed listens to host rant about random fitness talking points” I have never taken the time to write a review before but listening to this episode compelled me. The whole point of having interesting guests on your show is to hear what THEY have to say. This episode must be 80% host, 20% Jesse. If you don’t have a guest I get it, you need to fill time but this was ridiculous, I’m impressed with Jesse’s patience.
  • dannycarp
    Needed this!
    Post race season, I’ve lost Al my motivation. It’s so good to hear Derek, super down to earth, real, yet knows what he’s talking about. Very relatable. Helped me create a routine and increased my motivation. Thank you D!
  • Leolikestopedal
    Always fun to listen!
    I have follow Derek for a year now. Keep it real and unique!
  • chriss rojas
    Review from a pandemic rider
    I just started listening to the Dialed Health podcast & I gotta say it’s way better than I ever imagined. So much insight from Derek & his guests… everything from accountability, mindset, food, workouts on and off the bike. There’s so many questions answered that the people in the back are too shy to ask or maybe don’t even know to describe. Super valuable info to the entire bike community. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking to step your game up.
  • ScruffyKreep
    So informative and fun!!
    Strength training for a cyclist by a cyclist, what more do you need to know. Up your ride game by getting your body ready to support your rides. Derek is a rider just like us and with the addition of Amber such a great listen. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed. #startmovingforward 🤙🏻
  • bluzdad
    Love it
    The dialed health podcast was my introduction to podcasts. It’s informative and fun. I love that Derick won’t speak on things he doesn’t fully understand but instead will bring in somebody that does. If you love bikes and a healthy lifestyle this is a great listen!
  • Loukall
    Excellent except…
    The worst Stanley Hudson impersonation I’ve ever heard, but dang Derek brings awesome information to the table!
  • dl_clarke
    Loving the Dialed Health content
    Derek does a great job of combining a casual conversation with important and relevant information for anyone wanting to improve their cycling and fitness. He really focuses on how to become a more fit and resilient athlete while still being able to enjoy those blackberry margaritas! The huge range of topics and discussion points is another huge plus - there is something for every athlete!
  • lrn2038
    Favorite cycling podcast
    Great podcast on balancing strength + cycling for optimal performance
  • ebmtb
    Derek with Dialed Health
    My family has been training with Derek for over two years in the gym and online. Derek’s workouts are geared for cyclist and will make you a better stronger rider. Derek’s podcast is real and open about Dialed Health and Derek’s life outside the gym. Give him a try!
  • jtbrown88
    Entertaining and informative
    Love this podcast, after getting into cycling I found this podcast to help me focus on my goals on the bike, now I just enjoy and look forward to each episode.
  • 84NDM
    Great Info
    Awesome motivation and functional strategies to maximize health and fitness
  • b_easy66
    MTB Strength Training
    Awesome information for anyone who likes to ride and lift, and perform well in both sports.
  • SuzyMTB
    Shred Challenge
    Love the podcasts. Enjoying “Weekly Thoughts With Derek”. Keep up the good work.
  • Kalifa103
    Water!
    My water drinking game is 💪🏼 thanks to Derek. Thanks !
  • terrysdad1
    Great nutrition advice
    Love the specific advice for tracking calories and macros. Derek’s energy is inspiring. Also, the production quality is high!
  • adonn626
    Love Dialed Health!
    Awesome podcast! Super informative and motivational
  • jpotts0308
    Awesome show
    Great content and very good at helping me keep motivation!
  • nbuck9
    Great weekly check in content
    Definitely worth subscribing whether you do Dialed Health workouts or not. Plenty of breakdown about training tips and myths , good advice and humor. Check it out
  • FullSend?
    Awesome Podcast
    Great mix of training, actual riding, and nutrition content. The information Derek provides is also easily digestible and can be realistically implemented into your daily life. Overall awesome info and vibe; I look forward to its release each week.
  • j_grffth
    EXACTLY what I needed—episode 67 is all-time
    Exactly what I was looking for regarding nutrition—podcast is a great supplement to Dialed Health on Instagram. Wealth of information presented in a down-to-earth way that is easily digestible. Thanks!
  • brandykill
    Quality knowledge
    Derek is passionate about fitness and cycling and it shows in his podcast. Great podcast from a guy who knows his stuff!
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