FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast Phil Skiba: Optimized Training Stress and Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes
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Apr 15, 2022 Dr. Philip Skiba, a medical doctor and PhD in exercise physiology, shares insights from over 20 years coaching elite athletes. He discusses the innovative Optimized Training Stress metric, incorporating power data, sleep, and heart rate variability. Delving into training methodologies, he highlights the balance between fatigue and carbohydrate intake. Skiba also explains the concept of W' balance in endurance training, emphasizing the importance of personalized strategies for performance enhancement and energy management in athletes.
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Skiba's Quadruple Threat
- Dr. Philip Skiba has a diverse background as a medical doctor, PhD in exercise physiology, and 20+ years of coaching experience.
- He has coached Olympians and world-class endurance athletes, including those in Nike's Breaking Two project.
Personalized Coaching
- Dr. Skiba believes coaching should be personalized, not based on general population studies.
- He emphasizes understanding individual athlete needs and responses to training variables.
Breaking Two Insights
- Dr. Skiba worked with Nike's Breaking Two project, helping elite marathon runners like Eliud Kipchoge improve.
- He focused on analytics to identify areas for improvement, such as hydration and nutrition for Zersenay Tadese.