Alan Couzens
Exercise physiologist and elite endurance coach with decades of experience working with athletes; author of a Substack on maximal athletic development and expert on low-intensity movement and metabolic health.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 2h 1min
How To Transform Your Metabolic Health & The Surprising Benefits of Walking with Alan Couzens #617
Alan Couzens, exercise physiologist and elite endurance coach, explains why easy movement matters. He describes how low-intensity walking and yoga boost metabolic health and fat-burning. He reframes training into movement zones, explains lactate and VO2 max, and recommends simple daily habits like fasted walks to improve energy and longevity.
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Jun 17, 2019 • 1h 3min
Anybody can be a Kona qualifier: genetics is not your limiter with Alan Couzens | EP#186
Alan Couzens debunks the belief that genetics limit endurance potential and shares his findings on the trainability of VO2max. He discusses the right training approach to reach athletic potential and emphasizes the importance of training at the aerobic threshold. The chapter also explores the use of long grinding sweet spot tempo workouts, the significance of accurate testing data, and the benefits of following a disciplined training plan.
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Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 26min
Episode 221: Alan Couzens - Physiologist: Health/Fitness/Performance Coach
Alan spent over two decades working with a wide range of endurance athletes as both an exercise physiologist and a coach. During that time, he worked with (& accumulated data from athletes at all ends of the performance spectrum, from 'off the couch' fitness athletes to the very best athletes in all of endurance sport. Episode Sponsor: FASTIC - FASTIC.com Episode Sponsor: LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support the show: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod Website: https://zachbitter.com, alancouzens.com Instagram handles: @zachbitter, Twitter handles: @zbitter, @Alan_Couzens Facebook handles: @zach.bitter YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Consultation with Zach: https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com
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Oct 4, 2019 • 48min
Alan Couzens: Revisiting Electrolytes and Cramping, and How Heat Affects Fat Oxidation Rates
Coach Alan Couzens discusses two new studies on electrolyte intake and fat oxidation in endurance athletes racing in hot conditions. Topics include the effects of electrolyte beverages on cramping, challenges of racing in tough environments, potential causes of cramping, effectiveness of pickle juice, and impact of heat on fat oxidation rates.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 9min
Elite Endurance Coach: “They Trained More… and Got Worse” — The Science of Endurance with Alan Couzens
Alan Couzens, an elite endurance coach known for his data-driven approach, joins the conversation to unveil the secrets of endurance training. He discusses why many athletes over-train while under-performing and the importance of patience for long-term gains. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is highlighted as a crucial tool for tailoring training plans. Couzens also emphasizes the significance of rest and dynamic adjustments in training, to optimize performance and enhance overall health, making fitness a lifelong pursuit.
