

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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Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Women Need Unique Performance Support - With Ellie Maybury & Prof. Paul Laursen
NEW to female 👩🏻 PERFORMANCE? SLOW down 🐌!Ellie Maybury wants you to understand that for any NEW environment, but specifically with FEMALE athletes (who might be still be new to the high performance setting), you need to LEARN and OBSERVE 🎓 first, then ASK questions, and finally, start “coaching” ✨ after taking your time. In the 137th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Ellie discuss:🤗 why SUBJECTIVE data was the backbone of WOMEN’s performance coaching so far;✅ building a PROCESS for understanding menstrual cycle impact on performance and wellbeing;♀️ WOMEN specific performance & physiology needs (young AND adults!);_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Ellie Maybury https://soccerherformance.com/about-soccer-herformance _____________________ References:Understanding breast health:https://soccerherformance.com/understanding-breast-health-in-female-athletes Anxious Generation book:https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036_____________________

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Nov 1, 2024 • 49min
FINALLY: The Ultimate Way to Maximise Your HIIT Intervals - With Ingvill Odden & Prof. Paul Laursen
You NEED MORE ⏰ TIME! More TIME BREATHING really hard 🌬️!Ingvill Odden wants you to understand that YES✅, we can say with more certainty now that the more time you spend at VO2max, or at least the higher percentage of VO2max you are at during your HIIT, the greater your performance outcomes will be. Plus, if you are struggling, start with SHORTER HIIT - like we have always been highlighting here at HIIT Science ;)!In the 136th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Ingvill discuss:🚲 how and why the AMOUNT of VO2max used during your HIIT matters;⏳ how to OPTIMISE your interval DURATION and INTENSITY choices;🥑 the significance of FAT oxidation & low-intensity training volume for HIIT GAINS!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Ingvill Odden https://www.inn.no/english/find-an-employee/ingvill-odden.html _____________________ References:Ingvill’s RG:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ingvill-Odden Ingvill’s X:https://x.com/ingvillodden More time at VO2max study:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39385317/ Shorter intervals study:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39435498/ Fat oxidation matters for HIIT:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27900134/

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
What Do You Need Rather Than Want for Your Training? - With David Wadsworth & Prof. Paul Laursen
So you WANT to be AERO🚀? You sure that is the BEST 🥇 for YOU RIGHT NOW?!David Wadsworth wants you to understand that going full crazy on low handlebar settings, crazy positions, UGLY bent backs 😵💫, and all the other overpriced AERO trends is unlikely to be the BEST solution for you.In the 135th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and David discuss:🚲 how your BIKE FIT matters SO MUCH MORE than silly AERO trends;🤕 out of the box thinking about PAIN;⏳ LONG-TERM development of all athletes._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ David Wadsworth https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wadsworth-5515763b/ _____________________

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Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Ultimate Guide to Managing Return to Play - With Dr Simon Harries & Dr Martin Buchheit
How many LEVELS of SCALED drills do you have in YOUR rehab process 🧐 ?Dr Simon Harries wants you to understand that it is non-negotiable to SCALE down ⤵️ GAME specific drills that will slowly reintroduce the injured players into team specific training.In the 134th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Simon discuss:🤹♂️ Why a MULTIDISCPLINARY approach to pre- and rehab is a must;🕵️ How to make a POST MORTEM work, as well as what is a “PRE” MORTEM?!🚀 three ways of OPTMISING return to play._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr Simon Harries https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-harries/ _____________________

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 14min
Elevate Your Key Players to Leaders of Your Standards - With Dr Garrison Draper & Dr Martin Buchheit
TEAM sports require INDIVIDUALS to be considered first, but at the same time you NEED to make TEAM COHERENCE 🎯 work.Dr Garrison Draper wants you to understand that you need to put EXTRA effort 💪 in to remember daily that your PLAYERS are who matter the most. That you need to look after them 🚀 while making it all fit together within your team. In the 133rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Garrison discuss:🚧 braking down barrieres, opening communication & INCLUDING players with their STRENGTHS in decision making;🦅 the UNIQUE challanges players face in North American SOCCER;🌎 The effect and CONSEQUENCES of ENVIRONMENTAL factors for soccer players._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr Garrison Draper https://www.linkedin.com/in/gldraper-fitness/ _____________________

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Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Cost of Not Asking Better Performance Questions - With Dr Jason Weber & Dr Martin Buchheit
Do you CARE enough about your ATHELTES to try to LEARN more about their abilities, problems & POTENTIAL SKILL ISSUES 📢?Dr Jason Weber wants you to understand that sometimes we do TOO little just to SPEED things up. Patience ⏳ is not only important for ELITE athletes that are massive assets, but for anyone who is training for any level of sports.In the 132nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Jason discuss:❓ knowing WHAT to ASK in your SPECIFIC sports performance setting;💭how tools are tools, and you still need to THINK outside of boxes you don’t even know about yet;🚀 Neuromuscular fatigue, force application and SKILL - what are missing?!_____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr Jason Weber https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-weber-928a0032/ _____________________

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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
The SCIENCE of the FLOW STATE - with Dr Matt Dubin & Dr Martin Buchheit
COLLECTIVE flow - are you in it to win it 🏆?!Dr Matt Dubin wants you to understand that “going together” is one of the highest states of elation 🚀 us humans can achieve - even if that means that we need to cut our own INDIVIDUAL preferences a bit shorter sometimes.In the 131st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Matt discuss:🏷️ WHAT do you need to get into FLOW state?👩🏻🔬 Flow differences between INDIVIDUAL sports, ENDURANCE sports & TEAMS;;➡️ How it all APPLIES to us mere mortals at our OFFICE/MENTAL work;_____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr Matt Dubin https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dubin-phd-3b535b36/

Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
The ESSENTIALS for Building a PERFORMANCE PROGRAM from the Ground Up - with Dr Teena Murray & Dr Martin Buchheit
Stay for a while AND BUILD 🧱 the THING!Dr Teena Murray wants you to understand that “the next step” is not always a “change”. You cannot get IN-DEPTH skills, knowledge and COACHING ⚙️ understanding if you are NEVER fully committed to supporting one set of individuals for while. In the 130th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Teena discuss:🏷️ How to build a HEALTH & PERFORMANCE program from the ground up;👩🏻🔬 Why COMMITMENT with the right support from DECISION makers can be more important than career “moves”;➡️ EVERYTHING about individual performance plans._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr Teena Murray https://www.linkedin.com/in/teenamurray/ _____________________

Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Everyday Benefits of Pursuing Applied Research Work in Sports - With Dr Neil Gibson & Dr Martin Buchheit
In the SPORTS and COACHING industry you might not find that many people with NUANCED and BALANCED approaches to problems 🤔💭Dr Neil Gibson wants you to understand that whether you come from research or another DETAIL oriented discipline that cares about taking your time with assorting information and making a conclusion, you have 🏆 AMAZING skills!In the 129th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Neil discuss:🏷️ Position titles, roles, subject matter experts & coaches synergy;👩🏻🔬 the VALUE of research, PhD, and utilising it in the EVERY DAY of coaching; ➡️ how to COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY across your whole team._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ Dr Neil Gibson https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-gibson-fbases-phd-b8a0453b/

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Sep 5, 2024 • 55min
PART 2: Sexy Jump Curves, Eccentric Phases & Single Leg Data - Send Help AGAIN! With Dr Daniel Cohen & Dr Martin Buchheit
Join Dr. Daniel Cohen, co-inventor of the force plate, and Dr. Martin Buchheit as they dive into the fascinating world of jump analysis. They reveal how single and double leg jumps not only differ in metrics but hold unique values for athletes. The duo also explores eccentric performance and its implications for training, alongside innovative methods for monitoring fatigue. Discover the art of simplifying complex training concepts while understanding the critical role of personalized performance data in enhancing athletic capabilities.


