

Training Science Podcast
Paul Laursen & Martin Buchheit
Your hosts of the Training Science Podcast, Martin Buchheit and Paul Laursen, take a weekly deep dive into the real world application of training science in the trenches.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 60min
Science-Driven Rowing: Strength, Conditioning, and the Future of Performance - with Joseph DeLeo, Alex Wolf & Prof. Paul Laursen
Rowing is FAST💥! Try to produce BIG WATTS at 40+ strokes per minute😵!Joseph DeLeo and Alex Wolf want you to understand that rowing is a 6-7 minute ⏱️ sport. You NEED to be fast but with a high level of SKILL. In the 143rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Alex and Joseph discuss:🗃️ WHY “just do MORE MILES” does not work;🤓☝️ HOW to adapt to the NEW 1500m Olympic format;🚀 Translating the COMPLEX rowing science into practice._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Joseph DeLeo and Alex Wolf https://scienceofrowing.com/ _____________________

Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
The MOST EFFECTIVE Basics of Sports Data - With Dr. Derek McHugh & Dr Martin Buchheit
QUALITATIVE 🤔💭 insights might need to be “improvised” - they are ESSENTIAL though!Dr Derek McHugh wants you to understand that data sets in sports are NEVER complete, and thus you are ALWAYS missing stuff. This acknowledgement might appear BASIC to you, but it opens up a variety of flexibility to be more “free” ✅❌ of blindly just believeing the data.In the 142nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Derek discuss:🗃️ Organising, designing & cross-linking a SOLID athlete data base;🤓☝️ How to make sure that even DESPITE incomplete data sets you can gain INSIGHTS; 🚀 Machine learning, AI and big data IN SPORTS_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Dr. Derek McHugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekmchugh/ _____________________ 1

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Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 20min
We Need to Talk About Oxygen - With Elias Lehtonen & Prof Paul Laursen
Issues in your TRAINING, RECOVERY, FOOD and more, DO NOT manifest the same for fast 🚀 and slow twitch 🐢 athletes!Elias Lehtonen wants you to understand that when you have MESSED ❌ something up chronically, your WHOLE BODY is fried - not just one system. So much so, that you will BARELY be able to start exercising without getting a massive lactate increase ⬆️. BUT this can be different from athlete type to athlete type!In the 141st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Elias discuss:🫁 OXYGEN and how it matters so much for health, aging and performance; 🥱 what to do about overtraining OR rather: MALadaptation ;📊 why measuring EFFORT once more comes out on top._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Elias Lehtonen https://twitter.com/EliasLehtonen _____________________ References:Elias’ health & performance clinic:https://hula.fi/Wagner O2 model:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169260710000659Wagner diagram tool:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38749432/ Framework for PA guidelines:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/8/2/e001339 _____________________

Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 26min
The Ins and Outs of a Team Sport Performance Coach - With Dr David Tenney & Dr Martin Buchheit
TACTICAL periodization is EASY😉 ! Just make sure to RECOVER for minus 3 + 4 !Dr David Tenney wants you to understand that although working in a TACTICAL environemt is OBVIOUSLY COMPLEX, there are keystones 📍 you can USE EVERY WEEK to make your life easier. In the 140th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & David discuss:⚽🏀 Moving from FOOTBALL to BASKETBALL;🙌 team sessions VS autonomy;⚔️ TACTICAL periodization - yes MORE OF IT!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr David Tenney https://www.instagram.com/davetenney/?hl=en _____________________

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Science Behind the Norwegian Method: Insights with Brad Culp & Prof Paul Laursen
In this engaging conversation, Brad Culp, author of 'The Norwegian Method' and triathlon expert, teams up with Prof. Paul Laursen to dive into the revolutionary approach of heat training. They emphasize that adapting to environmental conditions is key for performance. The duo explores the critical balance of fat metabolism, volume, and intensity in endurance sports. They also touch on building a strong purpose in training, inspired by Norwegian success, and highlight how cheap and accessible effective training can truly be.

Nov 15, 2024 • 56min
Navigate the Chaos of Professional Football - With Angel Acena & Martin Buchheit
Your player LIKES ❤️ that one WEIRD/NEW method? You might want to just let them do it 👍Angel Acena wants you to understand that sometimes you will encounter ESTABLISHED routines that might clearly go AGAINST existing evidence❌ . While you always should try to at least understand how and why the players got here, you might also just start by letting them do it for now. In the 137th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Angel discuss:📈 How to progress your career through MANY experiences EFFECTIVELY;⚽ managing & ADJUSTING constantly to the CHAOS of professional football;❤️🩹ADAPTING to individual RECOVERY needs of players._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Angel Acena https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-a-64328b29/ _____________________

Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Women Need Unique Performance Support - With Ellie Maybury & Prof. Paul Laursen
NEW to female 👩🏻 PERFORMANCE? SLOW down 🐌!Ellie Maybury wants you to understand that for any NEW environment, but specifically with FEMALE athletes (who might be still be new to the high performance setting), you need to LEARN and OBSERVE 🎓 first, then ASK questions, and finally, start “coaching” ✨ after taking your time. In the 137th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Ellie discuss:🤗 why SUBJECTIVE data was the backbone of WOMEN’s performance coaching so far;✅ building a PROCESS for understanding menstrual cycle impact on performance and wellbeing;♀️ WOMEN specific performance & physiology needs (young AND adults!);_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Ellie Maybury https://soccerherformance.com/about-soccer-herformance _____________________ References:Understanding breast health:https://soccerherformance.com/understanding-breast-health-in-female-athletes Anxious Generation book:https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036_____________________

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Nov 1, 2024 • 49min
FINALLY: The Ultimate Way to Maximise Your HIIT Intervals - With Ingvill Odden & Prof. Paul Laursen
You NEED MORE ⏰ TIME! More TIME BREATHING really hard 🌬️!Ingvill Odden wants you to understand that YES✅, we can say with more certainty now that the more time you spend at VO2max, or at least the higher percentage of VO2max you are at during your HIIT, the greater your performance outcomes will be. Plus, if you are struggling, start with SHORTER HIIT - like we have always been highlighting here at HIIT Science ;)!In the 136th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Ingvill discuss:🚲 how and why the AMOUNT of VO2max used during your HIIT matters;⏳ how to OPTIMISE your interval DURATION and INTENSITY choices;🥑 the significance of FAT oxidation & low-intensity training volume for HIIT GAINS!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Ingvill Odden https://www.inn.no/english/find-an-employee/ingvill-odden.html _____________________ References:Ingvill’s RG:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ingvill-Odden Ingvill’s X:https://x.com/ingvillodden More time at VO2max study:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39385317/ Shorter intervals study:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39435498/ Fat oxidation matters for HIIT:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27900134/

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
What Do You Need Rather Than Want for Your Training? - With David Wadsworth & Prof. Paul Laursen
So you WANT to be AERO🚀? You sure that is the BEST 🥇 for YOU RIGHT NOW?!David Wadsworth wants you to understand that going full crazy on low handlebar settings, crazy positions, UGLY bent backs 😵💫, and all the other overpriced AERO trends is unlikely to be the BEST solution for you.In the 135th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and David discuss:🚲 how your BIKE FIT matters SO MUCH MORE than silly AERO trends;🤕 out of the box thinking about PAIN;⏳ LONG-TERM development of all athletes._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ David Wadsworth https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wadsworth-5515763b/ _____________________

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Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Ultimate Guide to Managing Return to Play - With Dr Simon Harries & Dr Martin Buchheit
How many LEVELS of SCALED drills do you have in YOUR rehab process 🧐 ?Dr Simon Harries wants you to understand that it is non-negotiable to SCALE down ⤵️ GAME specific drills that will slowly reintroduce the injured players into team specific training.In the 134th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Simon discuss:🤹♂️ Why a MULTIDISCPLINARY approach to pre- and rehab is a must;🕵️ How to make a POST MORTEM work, as well as what is a “PRE” MORTEM?!🚀 three ways of OPTMISING return to play._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr Simon Harries https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-harries/ _____________________