Watts Doc #21: VO2max and The Most Interesting Protein In The World
This episode explores how and why hemoglobin's function emerges from its structure, which makes it a critical component in the oxygen distribution chain. We also discuss the lungs, why VO2max isn't re...
3 Juli 20201h 12min
Watts Doc #20: The Fick Equation Part 1 - A VO2 Difference
Continuing the VO2max series, we take such a close look into the Fick equation we only cover one of its terms: the arterial-venous O2 difference. We break apart the factors that affect diffusion of o...
2 Juni 20201h 5min
Watts Doc #19: The VO2max Slow Component Explained
The slow component of vo2max is often mentioned but seldom discussed. We take a deep dive into the nature of the slow component, including thermodynamics, fiber type, and the size principle.
6 Maj 202047min
Watts Doc #18: Why Everything You Know About VO2max Power Is Probably Wrong
In the first episode in a VO2max series, we take a deep dive into why VO2max power, or maximal aerobic power (MAP), is not a simple number that can be found in a simple test. We discuss the history, p...
26 Apr 20201h
Watts Doc #17: Why We Really Make Lacate
Lactate remains a misunderstood molecule, and most popular experts still don't have a full understanding of where it comes from or why. In this episode, Kolie explains the basic biochemical context of...
7 Apr 202035min
Training and Season Planning of Pandemic Proportions
Today we discuss the global COVID-19 pandemic. We start with basic virology and why it's through this understanding that we recommend even healthy people take extreme precautions. Then address group r...
24 Mars 202033min
The Watts Doc #16: Listener Questions on FTP Training
We asked for questions, and we got them. Kolie and Kyle answer eleven excellent questions on FTP training.
2 Mars 202047min
Ten Minute Tips #6: ATP and Disequilibrium
Delving into the biochemical depths of all life, Kolie discusses chemical equilibrium, or disequilibrium, and how ATP's high energy phosphate bonds aren't really what give it the energetic potential i...
14 Feb 20209min
