The Roadman Cycling Podcast · Anthony Walsh

I Asked A Brain Training Scientist How To Win Races - Here’s What He Said

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Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood reveals his 'three S model' for brain health, comparing it directly to athletic training principles.
Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood explains how brain health impacts cycling performance, introducing concepts like cognitive overtraining, the 'three S model' for brain training, and the role of dopamine in learning. The conversation covers practical strategies for mental recovery, the dangers of constant digital stimulation, and how to optimize cognitive function through structured engagement.

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A brain-first performance talk that makes mental recovery feel as real as rest days.

The Roadman Podcast keeps this one grounded in a way that works. Dr. Tommy Wood gives the discussion real weight by tying brain health, focus, attention, recovery, and cognitive overtraining to cycling performance, and the London cab-driver example makes the ideas easier to…

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You want a smarter edge than just another interval session.

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