Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

In this episode Bev talks about training with Power and the benefits of training with a Power Meter. He also talks to Joe McQuillan, Exercise Physiologist at Waikato University. Joe has been instrumen...

7 Sep 20141h 47min

Beta-Alanine. What is it, what does it do and how can it help fitness? We bring back Professor Paul Laursen for the second part of his 2 part interview about 'Heat Adaptation'. Paul leads the Performa...

31 Aug 20141h 26min

Alcohol. Does it affect athletic performance?  Mikki tells us yes or no and if so why.  We combine the Hot Property Interview and Workout of the Week and bring back Professor Paul Laursen.  Paul leads...

24 Aug 20141h 29min

We double up this week as both Bev and Mikki take on the subject of stress and cortisol. In the 'Geek-Out' Mikki tells us about a new study around protein in endurance athletes. For our 5 minute foc...

17 Aug 20141h 41min

In our WORKOUT OF THE WEEK segment Bev talks to us about treadmill running, should we or shouldn't we.  ONE STEP AHEAD is Recovery Nutrition.  Mikki gives us guidelines on maximising recovery for athl...

10 Aug 20141h 52min

Periodised Training - Bev tells us about the different Periodised Training models and how to best manage the distribution of training, and manipulate sessions, in order to ensure an athlete progresses...

3 Aug 20141h 40min

Hypoxic Training - the benefits of hypoxic (or low oxygen) training in competitive swimming.  Is it the 'sea level' equivalent to altitude training?  Bev gives an overview. Mikki geeks out on some fas...

27 Jul 20141h 57min

The new 'maximalist' running shoes.  Are they just a fad? Bev gives an overview. Mikki geeks out on the predictive factors that contribute towards a good Half Ironman time. We interview Jenna Walker, ...

20 Jul 20142h 7min