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
Ten Minute Tips #5: How Much Does Rotating Weight Matter?
Today Dr. Helson runs the numbers on how much rotating weight matters when accelerating. The answer may (or may not) surprise you.
27 Jan 20209min
Watts Doc #15: Heart Rate or Power To Pace Endurance Rides?
Whether we should pace endurance rides by heart rate or power is a training question where the usual answers lack sufficient depth. In this episode we provide enough context, and an alternative, that ...
23 Dec 201945min
The Watts Doc #14: Effective FTP Training
In this highly anticipated episode, a scientific paper and some metabolic logic show us a simple, effective way to make your FTP training better.
11 Dec 201932min
Ten Minute Tips #4: Stress & Strain - Do your intervals do what you think they do?
This episode takes a look at things like power output and when we might find differences in training response. Most energy systems are touched on along with quick insights that will be expanded on in ...
26 Nov 201910min
