Tomasz (Tomek) Kowalski, is a triathlon coach and sport scientist from Poland. Tomek's coaching experience includes working with both elite and age-group triathletes, including coaching Ironman World Champions in their respective age-groups, and in his academic work his main focus is on the effect of respiratory muscle training (RMT) on endurance performance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Tomek's coaching philosophy and methodology
-What it takes to podium or win the Ironman World Championships as an age-grouper
-Pacing and race execution
-Advice for improving your swim, bike and run training and performance, respectively
-What is Respiratory Muscle training (RMT) and is it beneficial for endurance athletes?
-Practical recommendations for implementing RMT in a triathlon training program
-Listener questions
...and more
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Trinergy (Tomek's coaching business) website
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Effect of Respiratory Muscle Training on Exercise Performance in Healthy Individuals - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Illi et al. 2012
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Distinguishing science from pseudoscience in commercial respiratory interventions: an evidence-based guide for health and exercise professionals - Illidi et al. 2023
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