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What Every Coach Should Know About NEUROmuscular Fatigue – with Michael Gerhardy & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Pay attention to the order of your training. Michael’s research shows that the sequence of endurance and strength work can dramatically affect adaptation and fatigue. Doing high...
From Slopes to the Track: What Formula One and Olympic Skiing Teach Us About Coaching and Performance – With Dr Pete McKnight and Dr Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Remember that fitness isn’t the same as performance. Pete highlights that even in elite motorsport and skiing, being the fittest doesn’t guarantee being the fastest or most effective....
From Resilience to Results in High Performance – with Rachel Neylan & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Remember that performance longevity comes from building a broad foundation, not specializing too early. Rachel’s journey shows how developing physical literacy across different sports...
How Much Training Is Enough & Why Heart Rate Still Matters – With Dr Ibrahim Akubat and Dr Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Bring heart rate back into the conversation. Ibrahim and Martin revisit what makes it so powerful for understanding training load and adaptation.Their analysis across years of data suggests...
How Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes Can Win the Performance Game – With Dr Sam Scott & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Remember that managing blood glucose around exercise is a balancing act of training, nutrition, and stress. Sam’s work shows how factors like adrenaline, carbohydrate timing, and insulin...
Spreadsheets to Systems: The Evolution of Coaching – With Dr Nick Poulos & Dr Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Remember that longevity in sport isn’t just about physical endurance, it’s about energy management and self-awareness. Nick’s story shows that even the best coaches burn out if they don’t...
Crank Length, Aerodynamics & Cycling Myths Busted – With Prof Jim Martin & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Don’t obsess over crank length or fancy chainrings. Jim’s research shows that crank length is just another fitting variable, and non-round chainrings don’t meaningfully change performance....
Women Are STRONG; Across EVERY Phase of Their Cycle! – With Dr. Madison Taylor & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Remember that the menstrual cycle is highly individual. Madison’s research showed no consistent drop-offs in VO₂max, threshold, or running economy across phases; meaning athletes shouldn’t...
The Sprint Training Evolution – With Jonas Dodoo & Dr Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Trust is the foundation of effective coaching. Modern players arrive with their own experiences, injury histories, and expectations, so the first job of a coach is to listen, build...
Triple Win in Sports?! Athlete Health, Performance & Legacy – With Dr David T. Martin & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes When it comes to cooling and heat management, remember that the best strategies often come from trial, error, and careful observation. From early heat chamber experiments to modern...
The Coach as Race Engineer: Trust, Science, and the Long Game — with Dan Lorang and Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Remember that success in endurance sports comes from building a supportive environment. Athletes perform best when surrounded by coaches, teammates, and experts who collaborate openly, share...
Keto-Adapted, Carb-Smart: What Actually Helps on Race Day – with Dr Matthew Carpenter & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Adaptation basics: Insulin falls quickly when carbs drop; fat oxidation ramps; training quality often dips in week 1, then rebounds as the system resets. Race-day fueling for keto-adapted...
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