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Respectful Disagreement in Sports Nutrition: What the Evidence Really Says With Dr Andrew Koutnik and Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show NotesShow notes Why this paper drew such strong reactions Which long-standing assumptions are being questioned, and why responses have been so polarized. Small vs large glucose pools The...
The Physio Who Built a System From Pitch Side Rehab to Research and Leadership With François Fourhet and Dr Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. From 800 m runner to sports physioFrançois’ background as a high level athlete and how it shaped the way he thinks about training, rehab, and the realities of the field.2. Doha years and...
Your Kid Is Not “Behind” The Data Every Parent and Coach Needs With Prof Arne Güllich and Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes Why this paper shook the systemHow long standing beliefs about early specialization became entrenched, and why this research created both excitement and backlash. The uncomfortable truth...
The Mental Taper: The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make with Dr. Scott Frey and Dr. Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. What is central fatigue and why it mattersHow cognitive load influences perceived exertion, motivation, and performance across endurance, motor, and team sports.2. Cognitive tapering...
Lactate Testing, Zone 2, and Metabolic Flexibility with Stephan Nüsser and Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. Rethinking lactate in endurance trainingWhy lactate is not a waste product, how steady-state concepts improve interpretation, and what practitioners should actually look for when profiling...
Sports Science 3.0: The Next Chapter
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. A year in review and what changed mostThey recap major themes from the podcast and the field, including the growing focus on separating training load from response, and why the monitoring...
Low-Frequency Fatigue Made Practical: Easy Neuromuscular Monitoring for Top Clubs With João Ribeiro and Dr. Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. Monitoring Neuromuscular Load in Elite Football The conversation outlines the limitations of directly measuring internal neuromuscular load and why clubs still rely heavily on GPS as an...
Why Every Athlete Needs Strength Training: Newton’s Laws, Endurance & Performance with Prof Anthony Turner and Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. Why Strength Training Matters for Endurance Performance The discussion reframes endurance events as the repeated application of force, not just “heart and lungs.” Strength sets the ceiling...
AI Agents, HRV Readiness & the Next Era of Training: A Deep Dive with Dr. Andrea Zignoli & Prof Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. AI Agents as the Future of Training Decision-Support A breakdown of Athletica’s new system of AI agents and how they create structure around large language models. The discussion explores...
The Stimulated Mind: Unlocking Peak Brain and Body Performance with Dr. Tommy Wood and Prof. Paul Laursen
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes The Power of Environment in Brain Development and Performance:The conversation explores how our surroundings, including education, social support, and stress levels, have a stronger impact...
Unlocking Buy-In: Inside Elite Player Motivation with Dr. Benjamin Rosenblatt & Dr. Martin Buchheit
Listen to the episode now or find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Show Notes1. Ben’s Transition from England Football to 292Performance Ben discusses why he chose to leave his role with the England national team and build 292Performance. He reflects on aligning...
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...
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