Physiology, testing and respiratory training with Andrew Sellars | EP#361

Oct 24, 2022

Andrew Sellars, team director of Balance Point Racing, discusses respiratory training, physiological systems in training, and respiratory adaptations. The podcast covers topics like structural vs. functional adaptations, triathlon coaching techniques, testing protocols, respiratory limitations, and optimizing CO2 levels for athletic performance.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Enhanced Endurance Training through Physiological Assessment and Tailored Planning

02:41 • 14min

Structural vs Functional Adaptations in Athletes' Hearts

16:35 • 10min

Optimizing Triathlon Training and Personalized Coaching Techniques

26:27 • 25min

Norwegian Triathlon Team's Use of VO2 Master for Training Interventions

51:04 • 2min

Testing Protocols and Physiological Measurements in Endurance Athletes

52:48 • 17min

Respiratory Limitations and Training Interventions in Athletes

01:09:26 • 11min

Optimizing CO2 Levels in Athletic Performance

01:20:19 • 26min

Discussion on favorite book, important habit, inspiration, and online presence

01:46:42 • 2min

Upcoming events, study comparison, training camps, and sponsor acknowledgments

01:48:21 • 2min

Andrew Sellars, MD, is the team director of Balance Point Racing, a triathlon and cycling club based in British Columbia, Canada. He is also the co-founder of sports technology companies VO2 Master (that manufactures a portable metabolic analyser) and BreatheWayBetter (a respiratory training device). In this interview, we discuss training, testing, and dive deep into breathing, the respiratory system, and respiratory training.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-A physiological systems based approach to endurance training

-Differences between structural and functional adaptations to endurance training

-Andrew's approach to testing and athlete assessments, and how it has changed over time

-An overview of the respiratory system in endurance sports

-Respiratory training: scientific and anecdotal evidence, and practical applications

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