
Training Science Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 10min
How to Be the Performance Practitioner of the Future - With Dr Steve Ingham & Dr Martin Buchheit
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.

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May 31, 2024 • 1h 10min
Go Hard to Go Fast - New Age Sprint Training - With Prof. Dr. JB Morin & Dr Martin Buchheit
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_____________________

May 23, 2024 • 1h 8min
How a Director of Performance Becomes Guardian Angle for Your Team & Coach - With James Bunce & Dr Martin Buchheit
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/ _____________________

May 16, 2024 • 1h 14min
Cycling Through Time: Svein Tuft on Longevity and Adventure
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/ _____________________

May 9, 2024 • 55min
The Measure of LEARNING Is the Ability to CHANGE - With Dan Howells & Prof. Paul Laursen
Do NOT LEAD with your EMOTIONAL COMMITMENT to IMPROVEMENT 🚀!Dan Howells wants you to understand that communication and problem-solving TOGETHER come before any actual solutions. If you think you have recognized SOMETHING WRONG, take several steps back first 👣.In the 112th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Dan discuss:📖 how you can make LEARNING happen in the real world.✅ why you still need SYSTEMS & PROCESSES - and when not.❤️ creating & diving into environments that are based on PRINCIPLES._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Dan Howells https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-howells-574018150/ _____________________ References:Dan’s X:https://twitter.com/HowellsDanDan’s Collaborate Sports:https://collaboratesports.com/ _____________________

May 2, 2024 • 50min
Finding the INTELLIGENCE in AI - with Jake Schuster & Prof. Paul Laursen
So you THINK you are USING BIG & IMPORTANT 👨🏼💻 data? How about JUST showing up ✔️?Jake Schuster wants you to understand that the best KPIs might be rather on the SIMPLE end of the spectrum. Have you ever considered how often you just SHOW UP for the “BIG STONES” in your training? In the 111th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Jake discuss:🦾 What are the FUNDAMENTAL & LOW HANGING fruit of using AI, language models & data analysis?🪡 How to thread the needle of USEFUL vs GIMMICKY models and AIs?🚀Why BUSINESS skills are LIFE SKILLS & VICE VERSA!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Jake George Schuster https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-george-schuster-2263a359/ _____________________ References:Gemini Sports Analytics:https://geminisports.co/ https://twitter.com/gemini_sports Jake’s X:https://twitter.com/CoolHandJakeGS_____________________

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
Secrets of FUSION Between GERMAN and ENGLISH Football Expertise - with Chris Domogalla & Dr Martin Buchheit
HONESTY 😇, OPENNESS and CLARITY are CENTRE 🎯 at any new team “MERGER”!Chris Domogalla wants you to understand that whether you are coming with a manager and coaching staff into a new team, or just as an individual on the performance staff, you need to prioritize LETTING YOUR GUARD down, being OPEN, HONEST, and very CLEAR 💯 about where you are coming from and what you are trying to achieve.In the 110th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Chris discuss:✅ Integrating as an INDIVIDUAL or as WHOLE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT into a new team;⚡ Progressing from performance COACH to performance LEAD;🚀 Managing CRAZY ENGLISH FOOTBALL microcycles._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Chris Domogalla https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-domogalla-9520ab184/ _____________________ References:Chris’ IG:https://www.instagram.com/coach_chris.d/ _____________________

Apr 18, 2024 • 52min
Beyond the Data: How Emotional Connections Power Olympic Wins - with Dr. Marco Cardinale & Prof Paul Laursen
SPORT and TRAINING is 💖 EMOTION!Dr Marco Cardinale wants you to understand that you need to be EMOTIONALLY connected to the PEOPLE you are working with. They are NOT machines, and every emotion that you could possibly imagine are going on inside of them. And remember that you are ALLOWED to have them too. It is rather a 🎯 STRENGTH of our field over many others but the principle applies to all.In the 109th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Marco discuss:🚀 Career “GROWTH” while sport science grew up.📊 How in SPORTS we DO NOT have “big” data.🚀 Technology at the FOREFRONT of sport science._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Dr. Marco Cardinale https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Cardinale _____________________ References:Marco’s X:https://twitter.com/Marco_Cardinale IOC S&C Diploma course:https://www.sportsoracle.com/course/ioc-diploma-in-strength-and-conditioning/ _____________________

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
The COACH-STAFF-PLAYER Equilibrium in Basketball - with Frank Kuhn & Dr Martin Buchheit
Getting MORE 💪 done with the sessions you are already doing!Frank Kuhn wants you to understand that you can LOTS 🏆 done as a professional team in ONE DAY. There is no “MUST train 2x/day”.In the 108th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Frank discuss:💪🏽 Coach-coach relationship - especially between specialists and the head coach.⚡ Managing loads in basketball.🚀 Having a more SYNCED human relationship with your staff and players._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Frank Kuhn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-kuhn-34848b5b/ _____________________

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
Innovating Performance: Cultivating Staff Growth and Microdosing in Training - with Stephanie Mock & Dr Martin Buchheit
PEOPLE 🎯 are the BIGGEST super weapon of your team - NOT TECH!Stephanie Mocks wants you to understand that you need to BUILD TRUST in PEOPLE and their SKILLS - although some cool gadgets and toys are useful in exercise and sport science, you cannot work with your team if they are an “extension of yourself”.In the 107th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Steph discuss:💼 Starting & SUPPORTING a career of EARLY CAREER COACHES, SPORTS EXPERTS & SCIENTISTS;✔️ MICROdosing and how it may be ahead of its time;🎓 Learning from others all the time._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Stephanie Mock https://www.instagram.com/coachstephmock/ _____________________