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Everyone wants to get the most out of their training efforts and time, but everyone responds differently to training intervention. Host’s Phil Batterson and Matthew DesRoches breakdown sport performance research and protocols, as well as interviewing top researchers, experts, and coaches in the field to help athletes and coaches further succeed. Whether it’s running, cycling, triathlon, crossfit, etc. there are methods that can serve to clearly define what types of training is best suited for the athlete, and how to make the most out of their training efforts.
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Today’s show is a shared podcast episode between myself and Kolie Moore. Kolie is well known cycling coach who hosts his own podcast called the empirical cycling podcast. Kolie is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things biochemistry, physiology, and cycling. Links to Kolie: Twitter: @type_iix Website: www.empiricalcycling.com Instagram: @empiricalcycling Podcast: https://www.empiricalcycling.com/podcast-episodes Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Instag...
Phil and Matt discuss the ins and out of performance and physiological testing for crossfit. The pro's and cons of various tests, how to blend performance and physiological testing together to get a defined picture. Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: ...
Dr Bellinger is a young, emerging researcher with a track record in enhancing athletic performance through nutritional modulation and supplementation, and via manipulation of training. More recently, Dr Bellinger has employed a technique using MRI and spectroscopy to identify the muscle typology of elite athletes in order to use this information to fast track promising young athletes to senior success and to individualize exercise training. Links to Phil: Twitter: https://twitter.com/phil_b...
Phil and Matt wander down the road of discussing elite endurance performance, inspired by Phil's recent trip to the Kona Ironman with Moxy Monitor. Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website L...
On the show in this episode is Marinus Peteresen of kilowatt coaching. Marinus is the 2021 Welsh Road Race Champion who rides for the Nopinz Motip Race Team. On this episode there is a wide selection of topics cover on many different aspects of performance and exercise science literature. Links to Marinus Instagram Personal Account: https://www.instagram.com/marinuspetersen/?hl=en Instagram Coaching Account: https://www.instagram.com/kilowattcoaching/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.t...
In part two of the sport psychology episode, Phil and Matt continue their discussion on a sport psychology review paper. Paper Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/216598350_A_systematic_review_of_stress_management_interventions_with_sport_performers Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://w...
On the show in this episode is Jacob Tober. Jacob Tober is the Head of Research and Education at Metric, a revolutionary Velocity Based Training (VBT) app. Metric enables lifters and coaches to accurately track Velocity, ROM, Power, and Fatigue with just their smartphone camera. No additional hardware required. Among being a leader, practitioner and educator in the Velocity Based Training space, Jacob is also an ASCA certified coach, and an ESSA accredited Sports scientist. Working with world...
Phil and Matt discuss a sport psychology review paper, along with laying out the field of sport psychology, various interventions used with high success, etc. Paper Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/216598350_A_systematic_review_of_stress_management_interventions_with_sport_performers Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.inst...
On today's episode is James Spragg. James has coached athletes who have won European and World Championship medals and more than 20 national titles. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town investigating fatigue in professional cyclists. He has published numerous sports science studies in peer reviewed journals. He is a sports scientist who has supported professional cycling teams, international brands and organizations across multiple areas; sports performance, big data, spo...
Phil and Matt discuss the research and topic of training intensity distribution. What are the factors between sport, athlete, training history, current physiology, etc. Papers Discussed: Polarized and Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution: Relationship with a Half-Ironman Distance Triathlon Competition PMID: 31827355 Effects of 16 weeks of pyramidal and polarized training intensity distributions in well-trained endurance runners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34792817/ Polarized tra...
Today on the show is Sebastian Rösler. Sebastian co-founder of ProAthletes, and lives his passion for endurance sports and sports science every day. In addition to his work as a trainer for professional athletes, he also acts as a consultant/expert for numerous athletes, companies and in trainer training. Sebastian completed his doctorate at the German Sport University in 2017 with "magna cum laude". Last but not least, he is part of the triathlon crew and imparts sports science knowledge for...
Phil and Matt discuss all things tapering and how to show up at your best come race/competition day. Paper Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232700861_Tapering_for_competition_A_review Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https:/...
On the show today is Ed Maunder. Ed is an exercise physiologist with expertise in metabolic responses to endurance exercise, and metabolic adaptations to endurance training. Ed is a Lecturer in the School of Sport and Recreation and part of the Sport Physiology and Nutrition Research Group at SPRINZ. Ed is also a British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) accredited applied exercise physiology practitioner in the Sports Performance Clinic at AUT Millennium. Ed holds a BSc (Hons...
Phil and Matt discuss the hot topic of durability(A.K.A. fatigue resistance), which has been proposed as the 4th endurance parameter. They dig into the components that make up fatigue resistance, and talk about training these specific components. Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resili...
Marco Altini, has a PhD in Data Science and an MSc in Human Movement Sciences and High-Performance Coaching. He is the founder of HRV4Training and a passionate runner. Links to Marco Twitter: https://twitter.com/altini_marco?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Blog: https://medium.com/@altini_marco Website/App: https://www.hrv4training.com/ Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promoc...
Phil and Matt discuss the effects of cross training for endurance sport ie: cycling for running fitness or maintenance. They also discuss the differences in naive physiology to running, swimming, and cycling. Papers Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12740734/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26315824_Time_to_exhaustion_at_maximal_lactate_steady_state_is_similar_for_cycling_and_running_in_moderately_trained_subjects https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8107548/ https...
On today's episode is ultramarathon runner and coach Zach Bitter. He held world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run. Bitter claimed both records with his performance during the Six Days in the Dome event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 24, 2019. His 100-mile time of 11 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds, bested Oleg Kharitonov’s 2002 world record by almost 11 minutes, and was more than 20 minutes faster than his own American mark of 11:40:55. After claiming the 100...
Phil and Matt discuss all thing various forms of physical preparation for improving running performance. They lay out the science, the protocols, and how one may tweak those to suit their own specific goals and needs. Papers Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/13065699_Explosive_strength_training_improves_5-km_running_time_by_improving_running_economy_and_muscle_power https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255692648_Optimizing_strength_training_for_running_and_cycling_endur...
On today’s episode is Jérôme Simian. Jérôme is a physical preparation specialist out of Lyon, France. He coaches Kevin Mayer, the world record holder in the decathlon, along with many other successful athletes in various sports including track and field, tennis, golf, and skeleton. Links to Jérôme Website: https://www.synapticathletics.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.athletics/?hl=en Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For...
Today on the show is Mikael Eriksson. Mikael is the Founder and Head Coach of Scientific Triathlon. You may also know him as the host of the well known podcast That Triathlon Show. He currently lives in Portugal where coaches triathletes full time and enjoys his own triathlon training and competing. Links to Mikael Website: https://scientifictriathlon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scientifictriathlonhq/?hl=en Podcast: https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ Oxida...
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