In this podcast, they discuss peak athletic performance, focusing on VO2 max, ATP production, energy efficiency, and power. They explore low-intensity training, lactate threshold, and using portable VO2 testing devices. The conversation also touches on improving movement efficiency, mindfulness in training, and other important performance metrics. The speaker shares experiences working with high-performance athletes and data-driven interventions for enhancing performance.

Sports scientist Olav Aleksander Bu, coach of The Norwegian Train, shares insights into the science of elite performance. Topics include testing and performance optimization, the significance of culture and team dynamics, advancements in technology for triathlon performance, training techniques and specificity, limitations of lactate testing, and the importance of core body temperature and heart rate variability in optimizing performance.

Olav is the coach of the two best triathletes in the world - Kristian Blummenfelt & Gustav Iden. In this episode Olav takes us through the training they do, how they do it, why they do it as well as talking about his methods/philosophies and approaches to training in general. Sign up to Patreon to support the show (for only $2 per week it keeps the show alive) -https://www.patreon.com/howtheytrain Use code 'HTT10' to get $10 off your Pillar Performance order https://pillarperformance.shop/