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Ride and Thrive

Dave Shields Fitness

Cycling is an amazing way to support your physical and mental health. The aim of this podcast is to inspire you to get the most from being out on a bike. With training tips, workout ideas, kit recommendations and much more, subscribe for your weekly dose of cycling heaven!

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8:26

Big shock at the Tour de France - Mid week round-up

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/09

Round up of all the action from Days 3, 4, and 5 of this year's edition of the Tour de France, covering the 7th, 8th, and 9th of July 2025Big turnaround of fortunes for Alpecine-Deceurnick as their Green Jersey hopeful crashes out on Day 3.Tadej Pogacar was the big winner at the first TT as he took 2nd place behind Remco Evenepoel and takes the Yellow Jersey into Stage 6.

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5:55

Chaos at the Tour de France opening weekend

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/06

A chaotic opening weekend provided plenty of drama and excitement with Alpencin-Deceunick coming out on top.Jasper Philipsen took the first stage (his 10th overall) and Mathieu Van der Poel took stage 2.Leading in to Stage 3, Van der Poel holds the Yellow with Philipsen retaining Green.

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19:28

Tour de France Preview Show - For Beginners!

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/04

Ride Back in 2014, the Tour de France rolled through Yorkshire—and something clicked. In this beginner-friendly Ride & Thrive episode, David shares how watching the world’s greatest cycling race right on his doorstep ignited a passion that’s shaped his life ever since.You’ll get a down-to-earth preview of this year’s race, learn why it’s more than just Lycra and mountains, and discover how the Tour might just inspire your own two-wheeled adventure.If you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss is

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17:21

Skin-Tight and Confident: My Cycling Clothing Revelation

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/06/27

In this delightfully stretchy episode, we squeeze into the world of Lycra — that shiny, form-fitting fabric beloved by cyclists and feared by café-goers everywhere.I chat about what it means to wrap yourself in something that leaves very little to the imagination, and why people do it anyway (hint: it's not always about speed). I share the awkward glory of public spandex moments, the psychology of dressing like a Tour de France hopeful, and how Lycra somehow turns a casual ride into a full-blown

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15:37

5 Mistakes beginner cyclists make and how to avoid them.

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/06/22

I made lots of mistakes, some worse than others in my first 6 months of road bike ownership. Here I list 5 of the most common.

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14:33

What bike should you buy? Beginners edition.

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/06/22

If your just starting out on your cycling journey, buying a bike can be daunting...so many choices! I sift through the mud and try to offer a clear path for you to make an informed choice.

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8:05

Welcome to the Podacst

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/06/22

I've been riding bikes my whole life, well, as long as I can remember. In this episode I share my history of bike ownership from the very early days (1970'S) Raleigh Chopper through to present day.

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21:20

021 Standards for general fitness

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/05/12

How fit/strong should you be?A general guide for some strength goals to aim for.

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15:57

020 Fast Track your Weight Loss

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/04/26

I wanted to share some things that I wish I had known about weight loss 20-30 years ago! It would have had a massive impact on my health and fitness journey.You can't lose weight by simply joining a gymThe Importance of Strength TrainingImportance of sleepUnderstanding the part nutrition and food macros plays in weight lossAdherence and Consistency, the glue that holds everything together

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21:23

019 How to make time for your workouts

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/03/29

It can be frustrating trying to find time to work out.It seems like we all lead busy lives.Jim Rohn QuoteSuccess is defined as a few simple disciplines repeated every dayStephen Covey; Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleDave Shields Fitness on Facebook

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14:44

018 Beginners guide to Kettlebells

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/03/23

Intro to KettlebellsWhat size to get; As with a lot of things it does depend on your training age, your goals and your current state of physical fitness but a good starting point is; Men - 12 Kg (Amazon Affiliate Links)Women - 6-8KgA YouTube link here to a more in-depth discussion on what size to getLink to Demos of basic Kettlebell exercisesSwingDeadliftGoblet Squat Press

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12:10

017 The importance of Heart Health

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/03/15

Often neglected in favour of more shall we say vanity metrics, heart health should be your number one priority.In 1990 1 in 4 people suffered from Coronary vascular-related diseases, today that figure is 1 in 3. Globally, heart disease is hands down the biggest Affiliate links to products mentioned;Blood Pressure monitorOutlive - Peter Attia Great book on longevity with a large section on heart healthBlood Testing kitWebsiteBritish Heart Foundation

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14:47

016 The benefits of rucking

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/03/08

Beginners guide to rucking; YouTube

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11:38

015 How to get stronger

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/03/01

All about getting strongerStrength building principles discussed;SAID Principle, Specific Adaptation to Imposed DemandsProgressive OverloadReferences;Milo and the bull story The Simpsons; Homers arm wrestling escapades!

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24:00

014 How to write your own workout programme

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/02/18

You could get a coach to write your workouts for you or you could have a go at doing it yourself!Questions to ask;How much time do you have available to train?What equipment do you have?What are your goals?Covered in this episodeWhat exercises should you do?How often should you train?Should you do cardio?How many sets and reps should you be doing?Links to other resourcesResistance bands on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T0MpdC (Affiliate link)

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14:37

013 Are you a slave to the supplement industry?

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/02/06

The supplement industry is huge, reportedly growing to 170 Billion Dollars by 2030.The advice is clear...Do your own research, and get professional medical advice.Eat a varied healthy diet including lean meat, fish, fruit, and plenty of vegetables.Studies alluded to in the episode;British Medical Journal; Health effects of vitamins and supplements Protein and Creatine Supplements and the misdiagnosis of kidney diseaseNHS Advice on Vitamin DVitamin and supplement market analysisLloyds Pharmacy At

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19:47

012 Why you cant lose weight Pt3

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/02/02

This week is all about getting unstuck.Remember the obstacle is the way.Tackle the obstacles and you will find the gold!You don't have to be a perfect 10 every day, a satisfactory Seven every day will move the needle consistently in the right direction.

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28:58

011 How to lose weight part 2

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/01/26

Part 2 of How to Lose Weight is all about the actions you need to take in order to move the needle in your weight loss journey. Including;The law of ThermodynamicsUsing a BMR Calculator Find one hereUpping your NEAT scoreUsing a food logfood swapsPrioritising proteinNutrient-dense foods as opposed to calorie dense foodsIts not all about the scale weight

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19:35

010 How to lose weight Pt1

Ride and Thrive ·

2024/01/12

In this episode, I talk about using the GROW model to help plan your post-Festive weight loss campaign. GROW stands for; Goals - Process and Outcome based, What and why? Reality - Where you are right now Obstacles/Opportunities - What barriers are in your way Way forward - How are you going to move the needle I suggest writing down a couple of sentences to answer the questions posed for each element. In the coming weeks I will suggest some strategies/tactics that will help you to kickstart your

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21:29

009 Don't always believe what you read

Ride and Thrive ·

2023/12/17

Exercise of the week; BurpeePodcast; MindPumpBook; Man Up by Bedros Keuilian (Affiliate link)Recipe of the Week; Savoury Breakfast PorridgeThought; If a man knows not which port he sails, no wind is favourable - Seneca

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