by Paul Laursen | Jul 7, 2026 | HIIT
A 15-minute AMRAP of thrusters and pull-ups and a set of 400m sprint intervals will both leave you on the floor. Your body gets there through different systems entirely. That second workout is high-intensity functional training, or HIFT, the sport science term...
by Paul Laursen | Jul 6, 2026 | Podcast
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes Why physiology should guide training Why focusing on the physiological systems behind performance creates better long term development than simply replicating race demands or chasing power...
by Paul Laursen | Jun 19, 2026 | Podcast
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes How our understanding of lactate has evolved. Why lactate is no longer viewed as a waste product and how the lactate shuttle theory transformed our understanding of energy metabolism,...
by Paul Laursen | Apr 4, 2026 | Podcast
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes The origin of Best Bike SplitRyan’s background in engineering and exposure to wind tunnel testing led to a simple idea: use physics and real world data to optimize how athletes ride a...
by Paul Laursen | Mar 27, 2026 | Podcast
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes Why fascia and the nervous system matter more than you thinkFascia is not just connective tissue, it plays a key role in force transfer, elasticity, and movement efficiency. But without a...
