Training Science Podcast

Join experts Tim Noakes, a sports science pioneer, and Phil Maffetone, a doctor focusing on heart rate training, as they challenge conventional carb-centric dieting for athletes. They discuss how fat oxidation fuels endurance when carbs deplete. Dive into the critical role of the brain in setting limits and the dangers of insulin and sugar addiction in modern diets. Unpack the shifting understanding of nutritional needs, emphasizing that low-carb, high-fat diets could redefine athletic performance and health.

💥 RETHINKING REHAB & PERFORMANCE with Motorized Resistance 🚀From physio frustrations to PERFORMANCE tech! Ola Eriksrud walks us through the evolution of 1080 Motion and why it’s CHANGING the game in both training and rehab 🧠💪In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Ola explore how isokinetics, motorized resistance, and smarter load & velocity control are reshaping how we:📊 Monitor progress🔁 Rehab injuries effectively💥 AND boost performance in real-world sport 🎯 If you’re serious about getting athletes back FASTER, STRONGER, and SMARTER — this one is a must-listen.—#TrainSmarter #1080Motion #RehabRevolution #PerformanceTraining #InjuryRecovery #StrengthTraining #Isokinetics #VelocityBasedTraining #Deceleration #MotorizedResistance #SportsScience #TechnologyInSports #LoadManagement #Rehabilitation #JumpMechanics #AthleteMonitoring_____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/  Dr Ola Eriksrud https://www.linkedin.com/in/ola-eriksrud-97bb3533/ _____________________ 

⚽ SPORTS SCIENCE in ELITE FOOTBALL – Building TRUST with DATA 📊🔥Carlos Del Barrio of Atlético Madrid isn’t just crunching numbers — he’s building RELATIONSHIPS that drive performance 🚀In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Carlos explore what REALLY matters in sports science:💡 Internships, passion, and the winding road to a dream job 🤝 Trust, communication, and collaborating with coaches & athletes 📊 Using DATA to facilitate decisions, not dictate them 🧠 The power of CONTEXT in testing & injury prevention 📋 Why simplicity and respect are key in testing protocolsCarlos drops gold for ANYONE navigating the complex world of return-to-play, data analysis, and player development 🔥—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AtléticoMadrid #SportsScience #DataInSport #Physiotherapy #PerformanceMonitoring #InjuryPrevention #PlayerDevelopment #Communication #ReturnToPlay #TestingProtocols #SportsPerformance #Collaboration #CareerJourney #TrustTheProcess #ContextualData #Coaching #EliteSport_____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/  Carlos Del Barrio https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-del-barrio-fern_____________________ 

TOP EPISODE REPLAY:What is the MEANING & ROLE of RUNNING 🏃‍♀️ in FOOTBALL?! Raymond Verheijen wants you to understand that you need to FIRST build a basic outline of the CORE factors that make the game of football happen - and RUNNING is just a symptom ✅ of EVERYTHING else you do in football.In the 99th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Raymon discuss:⭕ Football FITNESS and how works as a UNIT with everything else;⚽ how RUNNING in football is the symptom and NOT the cause;🏟 dealing with FOOTBALL SPECIFIC strategies for match day +1._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/   Raymond Verheijen https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-verheijen-796194b0/ 

Join Dr. Mladen Jovanović, a consultant for the Serbian national team and MMA fighters, as he discusses the importance of methodology over technology in training. He emphasizes that effective coaching doesn't need fancy gadgets but the right techniques. Mladen and Dr. Martin Buchheit explore how to optimize athlete performance through strategic planning and communication, navigate training with limited resources, and highlight the significance of short iterative cycles in preparation. Tune in for insights on balancing training, fatigue, and innovative metrics!

💪 TRAINING SCIENCE, NUTRITION & FEMALE ATHLETE HEALTH 👩‍🔬🧬Dr Tony Boutagy brings DECADES of experience to the mic – from triathlon dreams to coaching elite athletes, and now, helping women thrive through ALL stages of life 💥In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Tony go deep on how to optimize training, nutrition, and mindset – especially for women navigating complex physiology 🧠💃🔍 Why continuous glucose monitoring is a GAME CHANGER for understanding metabolic health 🏋️‍♀️ The vital role of strength training – especially post-menopause 🥦 Why “you can’t outrun a bad diet” still holds true 🧩 Individualized nutrition, insulin sensitivity & the evolving science of women’s health—#TrainSmarter #WomensHealth #TrainingScience #StrengthTraining #BodyComposition #GlucoseMonitoring #InsulinResistance #ExerciseScience #AthleteCoaching #MenopauseSupport #CarbNeeds #TrainingIntegration #HIITScience #PerformanceCoaching #FemaleAthletes #EnduranceTraining_____________________Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr Tony Boutagy https://www.tonyboutagy.com/ _____________________ 

🔥 KETO & FASTED RIDING = PERFORMANCE CLARITY? 🧠💪Sean Sekonofsky @sean_sako didn’t just change his fuel—he changed his life. From fatigue and fibromyalgia to nearly 100,000 km in the saddle 🚴‍♂️, his journey into a ketogenic, fasted lifestyle is as bold as it is controversial.In this week’s Training Science Podcast, Paul and Sean go deep on: 🚫 "Super fuel" myths — carbs might not be the magic we think they are 🧂 The vital role of SALT in a low-carb diet ⚡️ How fasted training boosts clarity and performanceJoin the FIELD study now. Fueling Influence on Endurance Load & Development (FIELD)—an athlete-led research initiative designed to uncover how different long-term dietary patterns relate to endurance performance, recovery, and adaptation.—#TrainSmarter #KetogenicPerformance #FastedRiding #LowCarbAthlete #NutritionScience #CyclingLife #EnduranceTraining #HealthOptimization #PerformanceMindset #HIITScience #TrainingSciencePodcast_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Sean Sakinofsky https://seansako.com/ _____________________ 

Top Episode Replay 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, Triathlete extraordinair Alistair Brownlee 🏆. As a 15-year old, Alistair Brownlee got a physiology book from his father 📖. Influence from that book and his coaches helped Alistair go on to become one of the greatest triathletes in recent years.Yet he is modest as they come and attests much of his success to the “boring”💤 parts of training - training lots and recovering well.Things like getting LOTS OF SLEEP 🛌🏾, doing lots of rather repetitive EASY and long training sessions, casually figuring out POLARISED TRAINING (almost) by himself, as well as looking after yourself in terms of nutrition and other aspects of life.   In fact, what some might call “wellbeing” or “wellness” nowadays 😃.In our 4th Episode on the Training Science Podcast, we discuss how and when Alistair got into ENDURANCE TRAINING, triathlon, and how he managed to keep the fire 🔥 going for this long despite his rather young age (yet long training age!).Plus, a hot announcement 💣 of how Alistair will work more closely with us in the future! _____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.comAlistair Brownlee https://thebrownleebrothers.com/_____________________ References:Sub7 Sub8 Project https://www.sub7sub8.com/A.Brownlee “Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting Elite” https://tinyurl.com/ABbookRelentless

💥 Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that Workout Reserve is not just another performance metric—it’s a breakthrough in how we track and interpret what athletes can actually do in real time.In Part 2 of this deep-dive on the Training Science Podcast, Andrea and Paul explore why traditional models like W′ fall short, and how Workout Reserve offers a more flexible, mechanical (not physiological) way to understand athlete capability. Plus, they tackle the future of AI coaching—how RAG-AI and Large Language Models are reshaping how athletes and coaches engage with data.📊 Why Workout Reserve works when W′ doesn’t⚙️ How mechanical models sidestep physiological guesswork⏱️ Real-time fatigue, durability, and “limiting tau” explained🧠 The future of AI coaching: RAG-AI, LLMs, and agents in training platforms— #WorkoutReserve #TrainingScience #AIinSports #EnduranceTraining #PerformanceModelling #Durability #SportsScience #AthleticaAI #WPrime #RealTimeTraining #AIcoaching #Cycling #Running_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr. Andrea Zignoli https://andreazignoli.github.io/ _____________________ 

💥 AI in COACHING & TRAINING – Revolutionizing Performance 🚀Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that before AI can be useful in coaching and training, modelling must come first.In Episode 157 of The Training Science Podcast, Andrea returns to unpack how models like Critical Power, Banister TRIMP, and HRV response curves provide the structure AI needs to make smart, adaptable decisions. This is the foundation of Athletica’s AI-driven training—and why it matters now more than ever.🔍 Why “modelling first” beats black-box AI every time📊 Building with science: CP, TRIMP, MMP, and structured periodization🧠 How natural language AI (LLMs) are reshaping coach-athlete data interaction🧭 The GPS analogy that explains it all— #ModelFirst #AIinSports #TrainingScience #EnduranceTraining #AthleticaAI #WorkoutReserve #CriticalPower #HRV #BanisterModel #AIinCoaching #PerformanceMonitoring #Cycling #Running_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr. Andrea Zignoli https://andreazignoli.github.io/ _____________________