Alan Couzens debunks the belief that genetics limit endurance potential and shares his findings on the trainability of VO2max. He discusses the right training approach to reach athletic potential and emphasizes the importance of training at the aerobic threshold. The chapter also explores the use of long grinding sweet spot tempo workouts, the significance of accurate testing data, and the benefits of following a disciplined training plan.

Alan spent over two decades working with a wide range of endurance athletes as both an exercise physiologist and a coach. During that time, he worked with (& accumulated data from athletes at all ends of the performance spectrum, from ‘off the couch’ fitness athletes to the very best athletes in all of endurance sport. Episode Sponsor: FASTIC - FASTIC.com Episode Sponsor: LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support the show: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod Website: https://zachbitter.com, alancouzens.com  Instagram handles: @zachbitter, Twitter handles: @zbitter, @Alan_Couzens  Facebook handles: @zach.bitter YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra)  Consultation with Zach: https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching  If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Coach Alan Couzens discusses two new studies on electrolyte intake and fat oxidation in endurance athletes racing in hot conditions. Topics include the effects of electrolyte beverages on cramping, challenges of racing in tough environments, potential causes of cramping, effectiveness of pickle juice, and impact of heat on fat oxidation rates.