
Oxidative Potential Podcast
Everyone wants to get the most out of their training efforts and time, but everyone responds differently to training intervention. Host’s Phil Batterson and Matthew DesRoches breakdown sport performance research and protocols, as well as interviewing top researchers, experts, and coaches in the field to help athletes and coaches further succeed. Whether it’s running, cycling, triathlon, crossfit, etc. there are methods that can serve to clearly define what types of training is best suited for the athlete, and how to make the most out of their training efforts.
Latest episodes

Aug 16, 2022 • 1h 28min
#35 - Jérôme Simian - Performance Engineering, Cueing & Intention, Training Philosophy, Biomechanical Compensation
On today’s episode is Jérôme Simian. Jérôme is a physical preparation specialist out of Lyon, France. He coaches Kevin Mayer, the world record holder in the decathlon, along with many other successful athletes in various sports including track and field, tennis, golf, and skeleton. Links to JérômeWebsite: https://www.synapticathletics.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.athletics/?hl=en Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 3min
#30 - Concurrent Training
Phil and Matt discuss the difference between concurrent training and supplemental training. Also, how to best organize various components of strength and endurance training to maximize adaptations.Papers Discussed: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01587-7https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29658408/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22002517/Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 46min
#32 - Jason Koop - Ultrarunning, Ultra Distance Performance Management, Endurance Training Parameters
On today's episode is ultrarunning coach, author, and podcast host Jason Koop. Jason has spent the last few decades coaching ultrarunning athletes. He has coached some of the best athletes in the sport, and continues to push the educate the field with his content and most recent book Training Essentials for UltraRunning. Links to JasonWebsite: https://www.jasonkoop.com/Book: https://www.jasonkoop.com/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkoop/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/jasonkoop?lang=enOxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Aug 9, 2022 • 1h 28min
#31 - Dan Fichter - The Basis of Speed, Athletic Performance, Sensory/Perception Intervention
On the today's episode is Dan Fichter. Dan has been involved in strength and conditioning for well over 20 years, Wannagetfast became a reality in his garage in the early 2000s. With boots on the ground in the early 90’s, Dan has studied closely with some of the elites in the field of physical preparation. Dan has a very diverse education that literally spans the globe. Dan was responsible for designing and implementing speed, strength, conditioning, and mobility training programs for athletes in men’s lacrosse, alpine ski, volleyball, tennis, swimming, basketball, football, lacrosse, and a variety of other sports. As a high school coach Dan has won 8 sectional titles in track and football and has coached numerous professional athletes, olympians, and some of the most high-profile hockey and lacrosse players in the world. Fichter has traveled the country lecturing to numerous NFL, MLB, NHL, on speed training, strength training, and nervous system development and how to pull these elements into a comprehensive package. At the High School level Dan teaches fundamental postural and force absorption techniques, and how it easily translates into sporting prowess and bullet proofing against injuries. Links to DanWebsite: http://wannagetfast.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannagetfast/?hl=enPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wannagetfastOxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 38min
#29 - Phil Price - Hybrid Training/Concurrent Training, Managing Competing Adaptations, Physiology in Practice
Today on the show is Dr. Phil Price. Phil is a Senior Lecturer for BSc Strength and Conditioning Science and also lectures on the MSc S&C programme and the Masters of Research programme at St Mary’s University. Phil has been teaching at St Mary’s for nine years. Phil completed his BSc in Sport, Health and Exercise Science at St Mary’s University back in 2008, completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) in 2011, and his MSc in Strength and Conditioning Science in 2012. Phil completed PhD in Bioengineering from St Mary’s University in 2018, which investigated the use of a musculoskeletal model for the assessment of knee osteoarthritis. Phil is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (UKSCA), and is a former lead tutor for the British Weightlifting Association (BWL). Phil has over 8 years of experience in S&C delivery to athletes from a wide range of sports, including rugby, ice hockey and combat sports. He is the former head S&C coach of Ealing Trailfinders RFC and has worked with athletes ranging from national to international level. Away from St Mary’s, Phil enjoys attempting all sports, competes in obstacle course racing, and loves mountaineering and reading.Links to PhilInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drphilprice/?hl=en Podcast: https://the-progress-theory.captivate.fm/ Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Aug 2, 2022 • 2h 57min
#28 - Robbie Bourke - Wholistic Performance, Athletic Development, Psychology, Trauma
On this is episode is Robbie Bourke. Robbie is the host of the well known podcast All Things Strength and Wellness. Robbie is a wealth of knowledge in many areas in health and performance, as well as history. He has 15 years in the physical preparation realm coaching athletes on the floor, and is currently pursuing circadian biology research in academia for his path of earning a PhD . Links to RobbieTwitter: https://twitter.com/RobbieBourke?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Robbie-Bourke-513672492028501/ Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/show/all-things-strength-and-wellness Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 24min
#27 - Altitude Training for Performance
Phil and Matt discuss all things altitude training. Altitude camps, hypoxic generators, live high train high vs live high train low, and many other variations. They break down the cost benefit ratio, compare it to other modalities to enhance performance, and also discuss responders and non responders to altitude.Papers Discussed:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29247024/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31452130/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22968913/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26339730/Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Jul 26, 2022 • 2h 4min
#25 - Andrew Usher - Physiological Demands of Combat Sports, Sprint Interval Training, Weight Cutting, NIRS
On this episode is Andrew Usher. Andrew is performance specialist and sport scientist, who is currently doing his Phd work at Abertay University in the UK. Andrew is a pioneer in the realm of sports performance for combat sports, and is leading the way in creating protocols, interventions, and education in the field. Links to Andrew:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewusher/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.evolvedperformance.co.uk/about/Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 23min
#24 - Heat Training for Performance
Phil and Matt discuss the adaptations yielded from heat training and heat acclimatization. Included in the episode is best practices surrounding heat, and guidelines for incorporating heat training/acclimatization into training.Papers Discussed: https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.14814/phy2.14849https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01445-6https://osf.io/preprints/sportrxiv/peuc7/https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.740121/fullhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24476466/ Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 23min
#26 - Will O'Connor - Carbohydrate Periodization in Endurance, Metabolic Flexibility, Performance Variables
On the show today is Dr. Will O'Connor Phd. Will and his group just recently published research surrounding carbohydrate interventions in endurance cycling, which we discuss in this episode. We discuss many things in the episode, including introducing diet interventions, and who may, or may not be applicable for engaging in these types of practices. Also, we discuss integrating diagnostic tools and technology into useful information. Will is currently working on a 6 month mentorship/education course called reignite your running, which will teach runners how to use various resources and tools to coach themselves.Links to Will:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwilloconnor/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.drwilloconnor.com/Course: https://link.drwillo.com/reigniteyourrunning Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksMoxy Monitor Discount:For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPOhttps://www.moxymonitor.com/Instagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/