That Triathlon Show

Q&A #68 - Training zones and energy systems; Effective training with no goal race; Block training considerations; Weightlifting belts, yay or nay? How do "training zones" relate to "energy systems"? How should you structure your training over the course of a year when the goal is to improve performance, but you don't target a specific race?  Common mistakes done in block training When (if ever) is it acceptable to use a lifting belt when lifting weights in the gym?   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Scientific Triathlon Training Zones Calculator Volume, intensity and physiological adaptations with prof. David Bishop | EP#215 Dan Lorang – coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175   SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.   Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Professor David Bishop is a world leader in muscle exercise physiology with more than 250 publications to date. He explains how high training volume and high-intensity training each leads to particular endurance adaptations on a cellular and mitochondrial level. Knowing about these adaptation pathways and effects of different training methodologies is essential for triathletes and coaches when planning out their training.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The difference between mitochondrial content and mitochondrial function -How high-volume training skews towards increased mitochondrial content, and high-intensity training towards improved mitochondrial function -Mitochondrial content may be the more important adaptation of the two when it comes down to performance -Different intensity levels and their benefits and drawbacks -Guidelines on appropriate Training Intensity Distributions  -"Training Low" - adaptations to training with low glycogen stores   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts215/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: David's Research Gate profile CrossTalk opposing view: Exercise training volume is more important than training intensity to promote increases in mitochondrial content Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 Endurance sports nutrition: state of the art in 2019 with prof. John Hawley | EP#181 Interval Training – Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128 Interval Training – Science and Application part 2 with Paul Laursen | EP#129 Interval Training – Science and Application part 3 with Paul Laursen | EP#163 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Discover the pros and cons of back-to-back workouts for triathletes, focusing on time efficiency and recovery. Explore optimal nutrition strategies for 70.3 races, including the balance between solid foods and gels. Learn about individualized fueling plans to maximize performance during training and races. Get insights on when to train fasted versus when to ensure your body is well-fueled with carbohydrates. Tune in for expert advice to elevate your triathlon game!

We look back at 2019 and listen to some of the very best audio segments from the top-10 interviews of That Triathlon Show this year.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR FROM: -World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172 -Dan Lorang - coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175 -FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 -Endurance sports nutrition: state of the art in 2019 with prof. John Hawley | EP#181 -Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 -Run training of Kipchoge, Farah and Rudisha with Matt Fox of Sweat Elite | EP#195 -Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 -Training talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick | EP#205 -Anybody can be a Kona qualifier: genetics is not your limiter with Alan Couzens | EP#186 -The top-5 challenges for masters athletes and how to overcome them - Bo Falck Hansen, PhD | EP#176   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts214/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!    ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172 Dan Lorang - coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175 FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 Endurance sports nutrition: state of the art in 2019 with prof. John Hawley | EP#181 Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 Run training of Kipchoge, Farah and Rudisha with Matt Fox of Sweat Elite | EP#195 Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 Training talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick | EP#205 Anybody can be a Kona qualifier: genetics is not your limiter with Alan Couzens | EP#186 The top-5 challenges for masters athletes and how to overcome them - Bo Falck Hansen, PhD | EP#176 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Q&A #66 - Whoop and Halo Sport - the next big things or riding the hype wave?  What is the evidence supporting the Whoop strap, that measures heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) and tracks sleep?  Is continuous HRV-measurement overnight better than a standardised morning measurement?  Is there any validation for the accuracy of Whoop's measurements? What is the evidence supporting the Halo Sport neurostimulator, that uses transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to supposedly improve athletic performance?  Issues with the marketing of both the Whoop and Halo Sport devices   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Electrolyte beverage consumption alters electrically induced cramping threshold New lab-based evidence suggests electrolyte intake can help reduce cramps - Precision Hydration blog HRV-article by Marco Altini Is Brain Stimulation the Next Big Thing? - Alex Hutchinson The Ergogenic Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Exercise Performance Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on exercise performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on objective and subjective indexes of exercise performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.     SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.   Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Dave Cripps is the director and physical performance coach at TriTenacious and Coalition Performance. Dave has worked extensively with both professional and amateur athletes in triathlon and outside of triathlon (including working in rugby with the Leicester Tigers), and here he shares his thoughts on how strength training can and should be incorporated in a triathlon training program in a time-efficient manner.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The benefits of strength training for triathletes -A little goes a long way - most triathletes can get away with doing only one weekly workout in the gym -Incorporating certain aspects of strength and conditioning as part of your swim, bike, and run workouts or warm-ups -The types of exercises a triathlon strength training program should include -Practicality trumps perfection when incorporating strength training in your overall plan -Periodisation of strength training for triathlon   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts213/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!    ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: TriTenacious website Coalition Performance website All previous strength training episodes on That Triathlon Show Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide 19-week strength training plan   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Q&A #65 - How much and when to train in the aerobars; Rest/freshness requirements before testing (e.g. lactate testing)   How much is enough when it comes to training in the aerobars/Time Trial position?  Does the amount of training in the aerobars change over the course of the year, or with training indoors compared to outdoors? What type of workouts should preferentially be done in the aerobars versus sitting up? How rested and fresh should you be before fitness testing such as lactate tests in order to get reliable and useful results? Do lactate or other tests 'never lie' or are there situations when you should disregard these test results?    LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Cycling movement quality and using the Leomo Type-R to assess it with Sebastian Weber | EP#180 To lab test or not to lab test with Alan Couzens | EP#79 INSCYD testing Blood lactate response to overtraining in male endurance athletes - Bosquet et al. 2001  Repeatability and predictive value of lactate threshold concepts in endurance sports - Heuberger et al. 2018     SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.   Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Scientific Triathlon coaches James Teagle, Lachlan Kerin and Mikael Eriksson get together to discuss different training ideologies. What are the pros and cons of each, for whom might each be more or less relevant, and what are common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid when it comes to training ideologies?   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The Lydiard model -The interval-heavy model   -The threshold-heavy model -The Kenyan/Canova model -The Trisutto model  -The polarised model -The sweet spot heavy model   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts212/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!    ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: The Trisutto Way of Triathlon Training with Carson Christen | EP#140 Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 Run training of Kipchoge, Farah and Rudisha with Matt Fox of Sweat Elite | EP#195 Structured, power-based cycling training with Chad Timmerman | EP#38 Base training: off-season do’s and dont’s with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201 Fatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#204   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Discover effective strategies for optimizing off-season training in triathlons, balancing enjoyment with structured workouts. Learn how to manage Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and tailor your strength training for better recovery. Explore setting realistic race goals that keep you motivated, even when you're not chasing podium finishes. The insights shared will help you navigate winter training with confidence and purpose.

Coach Adam Pulford of Carmichael Training Systems discusses the yearly training plan for a cyclist, what goes into each training phase, and tackles plenty of frequently asked questions that cyclists, triathletes and other endurance athletes all need to consider when planning their training and racing calendar.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The yearly periodisation of a typical cyclist -The architecture of mesocycles and microcycles -The competitive phase and maintaining fitness and freshness between races -Frequently asked questions: the balance of high and low intensity, scheduling rest, physiological testing and more   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts211/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!    ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Adam's coaching profile on the CTS website All cycling-related episodes on That Triathlon Show Mind, body, and the curiously elastic limits of human performance with Alex Hutchinson | EP#101 Triathlon training and nutrition considerations for female athletes with Stacy Sims, PhD | EP#105 Periodisation Theory: Confronting an Inconvenient Truth with John Kiely | EP#148 WKO5: Cycling and triathlon analytics with Tim Cusick | EP#199 Training talk with world-class cyclist Amber Neben and coach Tim Cusick | EP#205   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.