by Paul Laursen | Jul 7, 2026 | HIIT
High-Intensity Functional Training, or HIFT, is the sport science term for what most people know as CrossFit™-style training (2). It’s a form of HIIT, but instead of relying on cyclical movements like running or rowing, it pulls in technical work from...
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...
