There are ALWAYS opportunities to TEACH 🧠 something - training is not a one-way street!Vern Gambetta @coachgambetta wants you to understand that you NEED to include your athletes in the decision process, but make sure that is also a TEACHING process.In the 122nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Vern discuss:🌐 how to IDENTIFY, ADAPT & IMPLEMENT successful TRAINING SYSTEMS;👩‍🏫 why TEACHING is a core aspect of every COACH - ATHLETE relationship;📝 periodization, strength training, taper and SO MUCH MORE.—🥥🌴 GET SUMMER FIT!✨ 40% OFF all COURSES with this code at checkout ↓↓↓ ⁠✨⁠SUMMER40⁠➡️ HIT THE BIO⁠OR⁠➡️ https://hiit-science.thinkific.com/⁠_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Vern Gambetta https://thegainnetwork.com/ _____________________ References:Vern’s X:https://twitter.com/coachgambettaVern’s IG:https://www.instagram.com/coachgambetta/ Vern’s Athlete - Summer McIntosh:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545861/2024/06/07/summer-mcintosh-swimming-olympics-paris/ Vern’s GAIN 2024 Hangout #2 presentation:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSWR3Kxr5QLi9pJTLT_5BJpko4BV9Qta/view?usp=sharing _____________________ 

HEAT acclimation ain’t just good for HOT 🔥 weather - it MAKES you FITTER!Prof. Chris Minson wants you to understand that although heat ACCLIMATION is essential for performance in hot environments, it is also useful for HEAPS of other uses - including just plain old PERFORMANCE!In the 121st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Chris and Paul discuss:🥵 an UNUSUAL way to adapt to HEAT;😎 HEAT as a THERAPY for all sorts of clinical conditions AND sports;🤗 how heat is ALSO a performance enhancer for REGULAR temperatures (akin to ALTITUDE training). _____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Prof. Chris Minson https://cas.uoregon.edu/directory/human-physiology/all/minson _____________________

Jens Voet wants you to understand that what is PLANNED will not always MATCH what is EXECUTED⚖️ . While short-term this could be just fine, but perhaps this is not such a good thing in the long run. Work on that COACH-ATHLETE relationship and do some sound monitoring to know when things are going wrong 🌡️.In the 120th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Jens discuss:🐣 how and WHY young CYCLISTS can LEVEL UP;🆕 does the AGE of when you are BORN give you a MASSIVE advantage?📏 how much do “NEW METRICS” matter in cycling._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Jens Voet https://twitter.com/jens_voet_____________________ References:Talent selection based on terrain?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38888560/ January born = more talent?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36441611/What is prescribed is not what you do:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34503394/ Durability in cycling:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38871342/ _____________________ 

The biggest weapon ⚔️of SELF DESTRUCTION? YOUR STRENGTHS!Iñaki de la Parra wants you to understand that YOU can be your WORST enemy 🔫, especially if you are only focused on the thing you LIKE. There is an inherent danger of overdoing what comes easy to us. Find someone you can trust, to HELP YOU!In the 119th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Iñaki discuss:👌 there is MORE to TRAINING than just doing what you are GOOD at;🦾 the SYMBIOSIS of AI and HUMAN coaching - why that RELATIONSHIP matters;❤️ Running TOWARDS or AWAY from something as an endurance athlete._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Iñaki de la Parra https://x.com/inaki_delaparra _____________________ References:Iñaki’s Medium:https://medium.com/@inaki.delaparra _____________________ 

You think supplements are only good ONCE 🤔💭 you have dialed in everything else? Well… THINK AGAIN!Dr Jose Antonio would like you understand that if you are LACKING in various parts of your training and/or food department, then it is likely that you will 📢 BENEFIT EVEN MORE by taking protein, caffeine and creatine. And if not: NO WORRIES, just stop❌.In the 118th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Jose discuss:💫 How not to be afraid of going AGAINST the MAINSTREAM - you never know what can happen;🌟 PROTEIN, CREATINE and CAFFEINE!❤️ 40+ years of sports nutrition._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr Jose Antonio https://twitter.com/JoseAntonioPhD _____________________ References:Creatine Yey or nay?:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33557850/ Caffeine Yey or nay?:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38466174/ Protein misconceptions:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38626029/ _____________________ 

So, how many AVOCADOS 🥑 do you eat?!Christian Meier wants you to understand that EVERYTHING in life is about BALANCE. You cannot just push into ONE direction of training, nutrition or anything else without encountering downsides that WILL impact your sport and life.In the 117th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Christian discuss:🍞 FATS or CARBS - how early athletes were thinking about 100g/h or fat only;⚖️ HEALTHY activity comes with some great FITNESS benefits;⛰️ working at HIGH INTENSITIES & RECOVERING at the same time in trail running._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Christian Meier https://christianmeier.substack.com/ _____________________ Christian’s IG:https://www.instagram.com/christianmmeier/ Christian’s UTMB win:https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/christian-meier-wins-famous-150-km-running-race/ _____________________ 

Dr. Steve Ingham, a specialist in real-world skill development, and Dr. Martin Buchheit, an expert in training strategies, discuss the essential qualities of effective performance practitioners. They highlight the importance of systematic staff training and building trust through vulnerability. The duo shares insights on cultivating emotional intelligence and mentors for personal growth. They also explore bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical experience to enhance resilience and contribute meaningfully within the sports science field.

Profiling and training SPEED🏎️ individually might be 30% (!!!) of any SPRINTING performance - get ON IT!Prof. Dr. JB Morin would like you to consider that if you do not cover, train or assess the WHOLE SPECTRUM of what your athletes can or cannot do, then you are likely leaving BIG 💥💨 gains on the table. Does 30% matter to you?In the 115th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and JB discuss:📖 the Force-Velocity relationship in SPRINTING;✅ training SPECIFIC for individual SPEED profiles;❤️ SPRINT specific resistance training._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/   Prof. Dr. JB Morin_____________________ 

PROTECT 💪 your coach for everything that you possibly can - it is WORTH IT!James Bunce wants you to understand that you NEED ✅ the coach and the coach NEEDS YOU✅. Be there for them as much as you can, so that you can build a long-term relationship.In the 114th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and James discuss:🚀 How HELPING TO PERFORM is at the core of ALL our job titles;🛡️ That PROTECTING your coach might be the most essential part of your job;❤️ Don’t just scratch the SURFACE with data only - have a chat with your people._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/   James Bunce https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bunce-33371645/ _____________________ 

Are you ❗PUSHING❗ your abilities & fitness with … methods you NEVER😱 tried before?!Svein wants you to understand that to reach IMPROVEMENTS year after year, pretty much in any sport you need to be willing to EXPERIMENT. Trial and error might be the very best approach  ✅ for any new “thing” or training plan. In the 113th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Svein discuss:🏞️ Building cycling ENDURANCE by searching for adventure;🤕 What NOT to do if you have a head injury;🤸‍♀️ Metabolic FLEXIBILITY for cyclists - in the early 2010’s :)!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Svein Tufts https://tuftcamps.com/ _____________________