Training Science Podcast

🚴‍♂️ CYCLING SCIENCE UNLOCKED. Crank length, cadence & single-leg secrets 🔑⚡From mediocre road racer to world-leading cycling performance scientist! Prof. Jim Martin has spent a career merging engineering and exercise science to crack the code on performance 🚀In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Jim dive into:⚙️ Crank length, cadence & aerodynamics 🦵 The surprising power of SINGLE-LEG training for muscle adaptation & efficiency 📉 Debunking chainrings & pulling up on the pedals 🧠 Why trusting your spinal cord might be the best coaching cue you’ll ever use—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #CyclingScience #PerformanceOptimization #CyclingEfficiency #CrankLength #SingleLegTraining #VO2max #LactateThreshold #Aerodynamics #EnduranceTraining #Triathlon #ExerciseScience #CyclingMyths #PerformanceCoaching #CyclingLife #SportsScience_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/   Prof. Jim Martin https://profiles.faculty.utah.edu/u0238089 _____________________ References:Crank length video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z73unkrBuY Crank length science:https://journals.physiology.org/doi/epdf/10.1152/japplphysiol.01247.2010 _____________________ 

🏃‍♀️ TRAINING with the MENSTRUAL CYCLE: What the SCIENCE really says 🧬✨Dr. Madison Taylor breaks down the latest research on how the menstrual cycle affects women athletes, and why INDIVIDUALIZED tracking is the game-changer 🗓️💡In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Madison dive into:📊 Why performance variables often don’t change much across menstrual phases 🩸 How symptom tracking can unlock individualized training & recovery 🧠 The importance of combining subjective experience with objective data 🏋️‍♀️ Why the menstrual cycle is one of the BEST indicators of female athlete health—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #WomenInSport #MenstrualCycle #AthletePerformance #IndividualizedTraining #SportsScience #HormonesAndHealth #FemaleAthletes #RecoveryScience #SleepAndPerformance #ExercisePhysiology_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/   Dr Madison Taylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-taylor-22b8aa200/ ____________________ References:Female Athlete Mastery:https://athletica.ai/menstrual-cycle-training-female-athletes/ Stop research obsession with cycles:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40085421/ No influence on performance:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38600646/ SLEEP and recovery it is:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39442912/ _____________________ 

⚡ EVOLVING COACHING for MODERN ATHLETES: INSIGHTS with JONAS DODOO 🏃‍♂️🔥From sprinting mechanics to AI-driven analysis, Jonas Dodoo is helping redefine what effective coaching looks like in today’s game ⚽💨In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin sits down with Jonas to unpack how coaches can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape:🧠 Balancing physical preparation with mental performance 🩺Context matters for injury history & subjective responses 🤖 How AI can enhance analysis and unlock new insights 🤝 Trust & buy-in: the cornerstones of effective coaching—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #Coaching #AthletePerformance #Rehabilitation #SportsScience #SprintTraining #InjuryPrevention #Football #AthleteDevelopment #AIinSports #PerformanceAnalysis #Trust #CoachAthleteRelationship #TrainingMethods_____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit  https://martin-buchheit.net/   Jonas Dodoo https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-tawiah-dodoo-14b38920/ 

Top Episode Replay:Motivation comes from LOVING 💖TRAINING & PURSUING PROGRESS goals - rather than chasing placings, competitions or anything like that.Kilian Jornet wants you to understand that you need to be focused 🥰 on the PROCESS 🔁 itself, especially at the start of any lofty goal. At the beginning of anything physical you will make FAST PROGRESS. But after that, to stay consistent with training, you must MAINTAIN the love & fun for the process 😉. Continual tinkering and experimentation, and willingness to fail or find your limit, should all be part of it.In the 75th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Kilian discuss:🤗 how we must REMEMBER that inner FEELING is extremely important for ATHLETES to develop in themselves;⛰️ in-depth the areas of UPHILL & DOWNHILL running;🧘🏼‍♂️ strength training, yoga & MORE for your running performance!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Kilian Jornet https://www.kilianjornet.cat/en _____________________ References:Kilian’s Foundation:https://www.kilianjornetfoundation.org/ Mountain running science & training:https://mtnath.com/ _____________________ 

Dr. David T. Martin, a performance scientist renowned for his work with elite athletes, joins Prof. Paul Laursen to discuss cutting-edge techniques in sports science. They dive into innovative cooling strategies to enhance performance in extreme heat and the importance of psychology in athlete success. David shares insights on talent identification, particularly in unexpected places, and emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that balances health, performance, and athlete well-being. Expect intriguing stories from the world of Olympic sports and the NBA!

🤝🏃‍♂️ THE ART OF COACHING: TRUST, SCIENCE & LONG-TERM SUCCESS ⚡From athlete to world-class coach — Dan Lorang shares how passion, science, and human connection shape performance in endurance sports.Inside this episode:🔄 Dan’s journey from athlete to coach🤝 Trust as the foundation of every successful coach–athlete relationship📈 Why time and belief matter in performanceWhether you’re a coach, athlete, or simply fascinated by how performance is built, this conversation dives into the balance of science, trust, and human connection at the heart of world-class coaching 🏆—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #Coaching #EnduranceSports #SportsScience #AthleteDevelopment #Performance #CoachingPhilosophy #Trust #TrainingScience #LongTermDevelopment #TeamDynamics #AthleteFeedback #Periodization #EnduranceCoaching #AthletePerformance #ContinuousLearning #CoachAthleteRelationship #SportsPerformance #CoachingMindset_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr Dan Lorang https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lorang-33296319/?originalSubdomain=de _____________________

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Matthew Carpenter, a PhD candidate at Kingston University, joins Prof. Paul Laursen to uncover the science of ketogenic diets and endurance performance. They explore how insulin drops rapidly on low-carb diets and the impact of carbohydrate strategies for keto-adapted athletes. The discussion dives into the delicate balance of glycogen levels during races, the surprising benefits of carb ingestion even for fat-adapted athletes, and the intriguing role of ketones in performance and cognitive function.

Kristi Storoschuk, a PhD candidate whose innovative research challenges traditional views on Zone 2 training and fasting, joins Professor Paul Laursen. They dissect the myths surrounding fasting and the effects of nutrition on athletic performance, emphasizing the differences between human and rodent studies. The duo discusses the significance of mitochondrial health, the potential benefits of low-carb diets for athletes, and the dual challenges faced during an 80K ultra trail run, all while advocating individual experimentation in training and nutrition for optimal results.

How do we individualize athlete development in chaotic, high-contact sports like rugby and basketball? Dr. Carmen Colomer shares her science-backed system for unlocking performance 🔬🏉💥On this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Paul & Carmen dive into practical strategies for maximising physical preparation in team sport athletes, drawing from Carmen’s deep experience across the NBA, NRL, A-League, Super Rugby, and her PhD on tactical complexity in Rugby Union.🔥 What’s inside:🧠 Applying complex systems thinking to tactical analysis ⚡ Using Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR) to individualize conditioning 🧬 Profiling muscle fibre typology through field-based surrogate tests 🍽️ Linking nutrition and fibre type to body comp & metabolic health 🎯 Building coach relationships and navigating elite men’s sport as a female practitioner 👶 Balancing PhD life, pro sport… and a toddler—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #ASR #AnaerobicSpeedReserve #MuscleFibreType #SportsScience #ComplexSystems #RugbyLeague #RugbyUnion #NRL #TacticalAnalysis #TeamSportConditioning #NutritionStrategy #HighPerformance #WomenInSport #Physiology #PerformanceScience #CoachDevelopment #AthleteProfilingToday’s speakers:🎙️ Prof. Paul Laursen – https://www.paullaursen.com🎙️ Dr. Carmen M. E. Colomer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-colomer/References: 📄 A qualitative study exploring tactical performance determinants from the perspective of three Rugby World Cup coaches – https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231170842 

BREATH TO PERFORM – SCIENCE‑BACKED TOOLS FOR FASTER RUNNING Dr Eric Harbour didn’t start with pace — he started with RESPIRATORY LIMITERS In this lung‑expanding episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Eric translate cutting‑edge breathing research into everyday coaching gold: When your LUNGS, not your LEGS, hit the wall — spotting respiratory choke‑points  Nasal vs. mouth breathing — why, when & how to switch gears  Locomotor‑respiratory coupling (LRC) — syncing steps and breaths for efficiency  CO₂‑tolerance drills & apnea sets — building calm under metabolic fire  The “Breath Tools” framework — practical progressions you can use tomorrow—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #BreathingScience #BreathTools #RunningPerformance #NasalBreathing #CO2Tolerance #LocomotorRespiratoryCoupling #EnduranceTraining #SportsScience #DataDrivenTraining #CoachingScience #CriticalThinking #ScienceMeetsSportToday’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen – https://www.paullaursen.com/Dr Eric Harbour – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericharbour/Reference discussed:Harbour et al. “Breath Tools: A synthesis of evidence‑based breathing strategies to enhance human running.” Frontiers in Physiology (2022). https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.813243/full