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Menachem Brodie

Menachem Brodie is a USA Cycling Expert Level coach, SICI certified bike fitter, and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. For the last 10 years he has been working with athletes from around the world to get fitter, faster, and stronger through strength training and in-sport training plans. He has presented on Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes internationally, and is the author of 2 authoritative online courses:

Getting More Out of Your Home Trainer Rides

Menachem Brodie Mar 24, 2020

Toolbox: For many of us, cycling is going to be at done home for the next few weeks. Even though riding on a trainer seems about as simple a task as is possible, there are still important basics to master in order to get the most out of…

Low Tech Training Tools

Menachem Brodie Mar 10, 2020

Toolbox: Since the invention of the power meter, and the advancement of technologies to help us "dial in" our performance, we've seen a steady sharp rise in professional and amateur rider performances. But low-tech tools can also be an…

Breaking the Winter Funk – Hit the Gym!

Menachem Brodie Feb 25, 2020

Toolbox: “Now is the winter of our discontent” so spoketh Richard III. For cyclists, the mid to late winter doldrums can also set in from too much training with too little competition or tangible goals. Break out of that funk by being…

When Life Gives You Lemons – Injury Comeback

Menachem Brodie Jan 21, 2020

Toolbox: It’s not how many times you get knocked down - it’s how many times you get up. Cycling teaches many valuable lessons, and one of the most valuable is how to handle adversity. Understanding how to best recover from a cycling injury…

Fall is Fabulous – So Get Off Your Bike!

Menachem Brodie Nov 12, 2019

Fall is a fabulous time of the year to log long and fun rides. So why am I telling you to take 7-14 days off the bike? Today we’ll talk about the importance of taking a physical and mental break from the bike, and how doing so can…

Building Aerobic Power Through Strength Training

Menachem Brodie Oct 15, 2019

Toolbox: Base training has progressed significantly, and yet many cyclists (& triathletes), are stuck in the mindset of doing Long Slow Distance rides and maybe some random strength training “during base” or “the winter.” However,…

How To Reset & Strengthen Your Body for a Stronger Winter Cycling Season

Menachem Brodie Sep 10, 2019

Toolbox: With the hot, humid days of August drawing to a close and gravel rides and cyclocross upon us, our on-bike demands of our bodies is going to change. Yet many of us don’t. We continue to treat the bike as the bike, one and the same,…

Putting The Pop Back Into Your Pedaling for More Power!

Menachem Brodie Jul 30, 2019

Toolbox: With the Tour de France giving us its yearly dowsing of inspiration and awe, many of us head out on our rides thinking “How is it that they’re putting out such massive power? And How can I improve my power?”

How Strength Training for Cyclists Leads To Better Performance

Menachem Brodie Jun 18, 2019

Toolbox: With the summer getting into full swing, many of us are looking forward to enjoying our top cycling form of the year, whether to stand on the top of a podium, or to finish an annual group ride stronger than last year. With a little…

Injury Rehab: The Right Stuff For A Fast Recovery

Menachem Brodie May 21, 2019

Toolbox: Injuries are almost always unexpected, and always unwanted. Paying attention to both the physical and emotional aspects of recovery can have far-reaching implications in speeding up or slowing down the recovery process.

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