234: Nerd Lab - Are All High-Intensity Intervals Created Equal?
Physiologist Rob Pickels nerds out with Trevor Connor on four recent studies that span a wide range of topics, from the benefits of percussive massagers for strength work to the impact of pregnancy on...
22 Syys 202253min
233: How Your Brain Can Make or Break Your Performance
Neuroscience isn’t an exciting term, but it can be one of the most important factors in how well our muscles perform. We talk about this fascinating connection between mind and body with Dr. Scott Fre...
15 Syys 20221h 10min
232: Potluck Discussion: Angling Our Hoods, Reconsidering Long Thresholds, and Extreme Measures
In this week’s show, we talk about whether there is a benefit to angling our hoods, long thresholds vs. short thresholds, and what extreme measures we have gone to for racing or training. Learn more a...
8 Syys 202246min
231: Maximizing the Physiology and Performance of the Female Athlete - with Dr. Stacy Sims
"Women are not small men" is a phrase synonymous with Stacy Sims—and in this show, we find out exactly what that means. Tune in to learn just how important it is for coaches and female athletes to ada...
1 Syys 20221h 18min
230: Episode One of The Stephen Seiler Podcast: Dr. Seiler and the Heart
This is our first episode of a limited series recorded with Dr. Stephen Seiler. In this episode, Seiler explains his history, then talks about something near and dear to him and all of us: the heart. ...
25 Elo 202254min
229: Doing It All — Pro Triathlete Rach McBride on How to Race and Thrive at Triathlon, Gravel, and Mountain Biking
How do you reach the podium in not one sport, but three—and all in the same season? We chat with McBride and their coach, Mateo Mercur, to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
18 Elo 20221h 20min
228: Potluck Discussion: The Value of Marginal Gains, Attacking in Training Races, and What to Do in an Emergency
In this week’s show, we talk about marginal gains in the Tour, how best to approach training races, and what to do if you encounter an emergency mid-ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
11 Elo 202257min
227: How to Make VO2 Max and Threshold Workouts Work for You - with Hunter Allen
Threshold and VO2 Max intervals are two of the most common workouts for endurance athletes. However, what is the difference between the two, and how do you best execute each one? We dissect these ques...
4 Elo 20221h 8min
