# Traci Carson PHD | Why Cyclists Need Strength Training

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Podcast: [The Stable Cyclist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stable-cyclist-6744207)
Published: 2026-05-08T04:09:59+00:00
Episode link: https://thestablecyclist.podbean.com/e/traci-carson-phd-its-never-too-late-to-start-strength-training/
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## Resource

Former pro cyclist and researcher Dr. Traci Carson joins the Stable Cyclist Podcast to talk about strength training, performance, longevity, cycling culture, and the biggest misconceptions endurance athletes still believe. We dive into: Why cyclists should lift weights Strength training for endurance athletes Muscle mass and long-term health The culture of cycling and body image Recovering from RED-S and disordered eating Why many athletes underfuel without realizing it How strength training improves performance and resilience Dr. Traci Carson raced professionally with LA Sweat and now works in healthcare research focused on athlete health and performance. If you’re a cyclist looking to ride stronger, stay healthy longer, and rethink how you train, this episode is for you. If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Use code StableCyclist100 Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ SILCA - https://silca.cc/discount/thestablecyclistpod or use the code is "StableSilca15" Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Wahoo Fitness - https://amzn.to/48RUSqe Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://amzn.to/3XRlMtm Dawn to Dusk - https://amzn.to/48zKi8p Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

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