Fast Talk 400: The Past, Present, and Future of Sport Science with Drs. Louise Burke, Stephen Seiler, and Iñigo Mujika
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Dec 4, 2025 
Dr. Stephen Seiler, an exercise physiologist known for his research on endurance training, joins sport scientist Iñigo Mujika, who specializes in periodization, and Dr. Louise Burke, a sports dietitian with a focus on nutritional strategies. They explore how technology has reshaped sport science, the importance of personalized training, and the risks of over-relying on metrics. They also discuss the concept of 'durability' in athletes, the challenges of measuring nutrition accurately, and emphasize a return to foundational biological principles in sports science.
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Nutrition Is Now Periodized Like Training
- Nutrition has shifted from one static diet to session-by-session periodization.
- We now tailor fueling to the goal of each training session across the season.
Beware Overfitting To Derived Metrics
- Treat metrics cautiously and avoid training to secondary estimates like 'readiness' scores.
- Prioritize solid primary measures (heart rate) over noisy algorithmic estimates of fitness or form.
Measure What Competition Actually Requires
- Reverse-engineer measurement from the demands of competition before choosing lab metrics.
- Durability (maintaining performance over hours) is emerging as a key determinant beyond VO2max.
