

Training Science Podcast
Paul Laursen & Martin Buchheit
Your hosts of the Training Science Podcast, Martin Buchheit and Paul Laursen, take a weekly deep dive into the real world application of training science in the trenches.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 29min
Eccentric Training Is Not Strength Training - With Dr Marcin Lipski & Prof Paul Laursen
Join Marcin Lipski, an eccentric exercise specialist with a PhD in muscle contractions, and Prof. Paul Laursen as they unveil the differences between eccentric and traditional strength training. They dive into the significance of eccentric muscle actions for athletic performance and recovery, emphasizing deceleration techniques. Discover practical applications for enhancing training regimens and the critical need for a shift in how athletes approach their workouts, especially in terms of injury prevention and efficiency. This conversation will reshape your understanding of effective training!

Jan 10, 2025 • 1h
Rowing Secrets From a Multiple World Champ - With Martino Goretti & Prof. Paul Laursen
Just be BIG, heavy 💪🏽 and POWERFUL for ROWING🚣🏻♀️ ? Sure?!Martino Goretti wants you to understand that although rowing might appear like a sport where pure physique and power are the biggest factors, A LOT comes down to the ability to FEEL 🌊 the boat and the water. Technique training in endurance sport is ESSENTIAL!In the 146th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Martino discuss:🔥 doing HEAT training without knowing that you are doing HEAT training; 🧠 MENTAL strength and strain in endurance sports;🚣🏻 EVERYTHING that matters for the exciting future of ROWING!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Martino Goretti https://www.instagram.com/martinogoretti/

Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
Solve Your Wicked Problems as a Team - With Dr Martin Bucheit & Ryan King
WHAT is the problem you are dealing with? Like, EXACTLY 🤔💭Ryan King wants you to understand that HOW you approach problem-solving as a team, depends on whether the problem is WELL or ILL-defined 💡 In the 145th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Ryan discuss:🤓☝️ Performance PROBLEM solving of well-defined and ill-defined problems; 🧠 COLLECTIVE genius - what is it, and how you can use it as a TEAM;🌐 Ingetrating, communicating and collaborating ARE NOT the same in teams._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Ryan King https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-king-blended-intelligence/ _____________________

Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 7min
Reflecting on 2024: Lessons, Laughs, and Goals for 2025
You need to be PRACTICALLY 😎👌🔥 aware of your own BIAS!Martin and Paul want you to understand that you NEED 🤩 to stay “in the game” of training. While you might think that you have it figured out, please remember: exercise and sport science, as well as any coaching related methods are EXTREMELY young! There is HEAPS to learn and adapt to ✅ 𝒀𝒆𝒔 !In the 144th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Paul discuss:🆕 NEW partnerships for 2025!💭 how you deal with your OWN BIAS & disbeliefs in sports training;🙏 finding YOUR sense of PURPOSE!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ _____________________

Dec 20, 2024 • 60min
Science-Driven Rowing: Strength, Conditioning, and the Future of Performance - with Joseph DeLeo, Alex Wolf & Prof. Paul Laursen
Rowing is FAST💥! Try to produce BIG WATTS at 40+ strokes per minute😵!Joseph DeLeo and Alex Wolf want you to understand that rowing is a 6-7 minute ⏱️ sport. You NEED to be fast but with a high level of SKILL. In the 143rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Alex and Joseph discuss:🗃️ WHY “just do MORE MILES” does not work;🤓☝️ HOW to adapt to the NEW 1500m Olympic format;🚀 Translating the COMPLEX rowing science into practice._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Joseph DeLeo and Alex Wolf https://scienceofrowing.com/ _____________________

Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
The MOST EFFECTIVE Basics of Sports Data - With Dr. Derek McHugh & Dr Martin Buchheit
QUALITATIVE 🤔💭 insights might need to be “improvised” - they are ESSENTIAL though!Dr Derek McHugh wants you to understand that data sets in sports are NEVER complete, and thus you are ALWAYS missing stuff. This acknowledgement might appear BASIC to you, but it opens up a variety of flexibility to be more “free” ✅❌ of blindly just believeing the data.In the 142nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Derek discuss:🗃️ Organising, designing & cross-linking a SOLID athlete data base;🤓☝️ How to make sure that even DESPITE incomplete data sets you can gain INSIGHTS; 🚀 Machine learning, AI and big data IN SPORTS_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Dr. Derek McHugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekmchugh/ _____________________ 1

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Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 20min
We Need to Talk About Oxygen - With Elias Lehtonen & Prof Paul Laursen
Elias Lehtonen, a sport physiologist and doctoral researcher, teams up with Prof. Paul Laursen to explore the crucial role of oxygen in athletic performance. They discuss the complexities of oxygen transport, the significance of VO2 max, and how athletes adapt differently to training stress. Elias highlights the diagnostic challenges of overtraining, suggesting a shift to 'maladaptation.' They also dive into practical testing methods and the importance of individualized training strategies to optimize performance and recovery.

Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 26min
The Ins and Outs of a Team Sport Performance Coach - With Dr David Tenney & Dr Martin Buchheit
TACTICAL periodization is EASY😉 ! Just make sure to RECOVER for minus 3 + 4 !Dr David Tenney wants you to understand that although working in a TACTICAL environemt is OBVIOUSLY COMPLEX, there are keystones 📍 you can USE EVERY WEEK to make your life easier. In the 140th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & David discuss:⚽🏀 Moving from FOOTBALL to BASKETBALL;🙌 team sessions VS autonomy;⚔️ TACTICAL periodization - yes MORE OF IT!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr David Tenney https://www.instagram.com/davetenney/?hl=en _____________________

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Science Behind the Norwegian Method: Insights with Brad Culp & Prof Paul Laursen
In this engaging conversation, Brad Culp, author of 'The Norwegian Method' and triathlon expert, teams up with Prof. Paul Laursen to dive into the revolutionary approach of heat training. They emphasize that adapting to environmental conditions is key for performance. The duo explores the critical balance of fat metabolism, volume, and intensity in endurance sports. They also touch on building a strong purpose in training, inspired by Norwegian success, and highlight how cheap and accessible effective training can truly be.

Nov 15, 2024 • 56min
Navigate the Chaos of Professional Football - With Angel Acena & Martin Buchheit
Your player LIKES ❤️ that one WEIRD/NEW method? You might want to just let them do it 👍Angel Acena wants you to understand that sometimes you will encounter ESTABLISHED routines that might clearly go AGAINST existing evidence❌ . While you always should try to at least understand how and why the players got here, you might also just start by letting them do it for now. In the 137th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Angel discuss:📈 How to progress your career through MANY experiences EFFECTIVELY;⚽ managing & ADJUSTING constantly to the CHAOS of professional football;❤️🩹ADAPTING to individual RECOVERY needs of players._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Angel Acena https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-a-64328b29/ _____________________


