What do you get when you double up a BSc in cell biology and an engineer pursuing a master's degree in neuroscience? The Canadian Women's Double - Gabby Smith and Jess Sevick.

In this episode, we dig deeper into sports science and training methods. Your future, fitter self can thank the Canadian Women's Double later.

References From the Episode:

• Muscle Oxidation Testing https://www.moxymonitor.com/training/
• Weight lifting speed training https://www.tendosport.com/
• Blood Flow Restriction Training https://www.shape.com/fitness/tips/blood-flow-restriction-training
• Lactic Acid Testing https://trainright.com/the-performance-benefits-of-lactate-threshold-testing-and-training/
• Bio Mechanics http://www.peachinnovations.com/ http://biorow.com/

Get to Know the Athletes:

With a history of volleyball and a love of slamming iron, Gabrielle Smith brings ample anaerobic power to her partnership. Her BSc in Cell Biology informs her training, nutrition and recovery. To fund her athletic journey, she has worked as a lab tech, lifeguard, warehouse stocker, cleaning lady and more.

Jessica Sevick can go forever, using her aerobic capacity to drive the double in the middle of the race. When she was a child, she suffered a major brain trauma when she fell off her luge in a camp at the Canadian Olympic Park in Calgary. She has recovered – mostly. Jessica has an engineering degree from the U of A and is pursuing a master's degree in neuroscience at UBC.

Engage with Gabby:

• Instagram @gabrielle.h.smith https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.h.smith

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This show is produced by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, and sound edited and mixed by Danelle Cloutier.