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Pacey Performance Podcast

Microdosing; what it is, integration with strength training, and tempo running with Derek Hansen (Sports Performance Consultant)

Apr 12, 2018
01:02:23

Derek Hansen is an expert when it comes to getting people fast. I have been wanting to get Derek on the podcast for a while sp I was really pleased when he agreed to come on for a chat. This episode centres around the premise of microdosing and not in a drug sense. Microdosing is exactly that, dissecting longer sessions into a number of smaller sessions which are spread throughout the week. Derek has written at length on this topic with some of his writing available at the following site; strengthspeedpower.com, simplifaster.com & via his Performance Video Essays Enjoy!

In this episode, you will learn -

  • Who is Derek Hansen (background, education and current role)
  • 'Microdosing
    • What is it?
    • Examples of it in action
    • Structure when clubs are in periods of fixture congestion
    • Integration with strength training
  • Tempo running in season
    • What it is?
    • Alternatives
    • Examples of success
  • Periodisation of microdosing
    • Black, heuristic approach etc
    • How it all fits together

Derek can be found on Twitter @derekmhansen

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com.

Enjoy

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