Fast Talk

417: What Makes the Pedal Stroke So Unique, and Why Strength Training Is So Important

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Show Notes

Functional training expert Dr. Stacey Brickson joins us to explain why no other sport movement is like the pedal stroke and, more importantly, why that requires doing additional strength work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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