Dr. Brett Scott sits down with applied sports scientist Tim Gabbett (30+ yrs, 300+ papers) to unpack acute vs chronic load, progressive overload, training vs competition balance, youth vs pro demands, rehab (local vs global capacity), deloads, soreness, and smarter monitoring.

Takeaways

• Tim Gabbitt emphasizes the need for quantifying training loads to ensure effective progression.

• A well-structured training program is essential for injury prevention and performance enhancement.

• Understanding acute and chronic workloads helps in managing training intensity and recovery.

• Soreness can be a normal part of training adaptation, as long as recovery occurs within expected time frames.

• Balancing local tissue capacity with sport-specific loading is crucial for injury prevention.

• Strength training is important for all athletes, including endurance runners.

• The minimum effective dose for maintaining endurance can be as little as one session per week.

• Deloading strategies should be individualized and not overly frequent or prolonged.

• Technology can aid in monitoring training loads, but athletes should also listen to their bodies.

• Creating a supportive training environment is key to athlete success.

Chapters

00:00- Introduction to High Performance and Injury Prevention

02:56- The Importance of Quantifying Training Loads

06:08- Understanding Acute and Chronic Workloads

08:58- Balancing Load and Response in Training

12:05- The Role of Soreness in Performance

14:59- Rehabilitation Principles for Injured Athletes

18:01- Local vs. Global Capacity in Training

21:03- Strength Training for Injury Prevention

23:52- The Importance of Context in Training Loads

40:33- Tissue Adaptation and Injury Prevention

43:41- Strength Training for Runners

46:45- Finding the Minimum Effective Dose

53:43- Rethinking Deloading Strategies

01:01 :09- The Role of RPE and Auto-Regulation

01:04 :07- The Impact of Fitness Trackers

01:07 :09- Coaching Challenges in Athlete Management