Training Science Podcast

In this discussion, Dr. Daniel Cohen, a pioneer in force plate technology and neuromuscular assessments, teams up with Dr. Martin Buchheit to explore the depths of athletic performance analysis. They dive into the significance of understanding metrics beyond just jump height and the importance of profiling versus monitoring athletes. The duo emphasizes that there's no shortcut in comprehending movements and loading dynamics. Listeners will gain insights into the complexities of biomechanical factors affecting performance and the critical role of tailored profiling techniques.

MUSCLES are only good for SPORTS, bodybuilders & fitness freaks? NOPE 🚧!Dr Johannes Burtscher wants you to understand that EXERCISE and MUSCLES produce amazing signal molecules that have DIRECT benefits for EVERYTHING in your body. And if you are STOPPING ⛔ that, you are majorly HANDICAPPING your WHOLE LIFE 🥺! In the 126th episode of the Training Science Podcast, Paul and Johannes discuss:📖 WHEN & HOW your CARDIO & STRENGTH decrease?✅ WHAT can you do ABOUT IT NOW and later?❤️ How does THE REST in our lives in the MIDDLE to LATE age affect our health?_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr Johannes Burtscher https://www.uibk.ac.at/de/isw/mitarbeitende/burtscher-johannes/ _____________________ References:Johannes’ X:https://twitter.com/JohBurtscher _____________________ 

This discussion features Dr. Martin Buchheit, a sports science expert, and Prof. Paul Laursen, a prominent exercise physiologist. They emphasize the dangers of only scratching the surface of training methods. The conversation delves into the need for foundational knowledge, particularly in an era overwhelmed by superficial information. They advocate for proactive learning and the integration of advanced technologies balanced with human insight. The duo stresses the significance of constructive feedback in fostering growth and enhancing athletic performance.

Performance PASSPORT 🪪 owned by the ATHLETES!Dr Ben Smith wants you to understand that EVERYONE ✅ can benefit from taking good care of individual’s personal performance and medical data. In the 124th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Ben discuss:⚖️ BALANCING real-life sports data & the academic collaboration;🔥 Athletes OWNING their data in a CONVENIENT way for everyone is the future;💯 how to ASK the RIGHT questions, IMPLEMENT the research & TRANSLATE back into the field._____________________ Today’s speakers:Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/   Dr Ben Smith https://www.breakawaydata.com/our-team  & https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-smith-52a98021/ _____________________ 

IMPLEMENT new exercises and movements into your motion analysis 🔥 WITHIN HOURS!Steven Webster wants you to understand that it is ABSOLUTELY possible to create new exercise variations or whole body movements that can be captured, recognized and coached, within a very short time frame 💪🏻. In the 123rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Steven discuss:📱 PHONE camera based motion capture and analysis;🤸🏽 the differences between PATTERN recognition and ACTUAL BIOMECHANICAL motion analysis;💥 how HARD it is to teach ANYONE trying to LEARN OR COACH movement;_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Steven Webster  https://www.asensei.ai/ _____________________ References:Steven’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenwebster/ 

There are ALWAYS opportunities to TEACH 🧠 something - training is not a one-way street!Vern Gambetta @coachgambetta wants you to understand that you NEED to include your athletes in the decision process, but make sure that is also a TEACHING process.In the 122nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Vern discuss:🌐 how to IDENTIFY, ADAPT & IMPLEMENT successful TRAINING SYSTEMS;👩‍🏫 why TEACHING is a core aspect of every COACH - ATHLETE relationship;📝 periodization, strength training, taper and SO MUCH MORE.—🥥🌴 GET SUMMER FIT!✨ 40% OFF all COURSES with this code at checkout ↓↓↓ ⁠✨⁠SUMMER40⁠➡️ HIT THE BIO⁠OR⁠➡️ https://hiit-science.thinkific.com/⁠_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Vern Gambetta https://thegainnetwork.com/ _____________________ References:Vern’s X:https://twitter.com/coachgambettaVern’s IG:https://www.instagram.com/coachgambetta/ Vern’s Athlete - Summer McIntosh:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545861/2024/06/07/summer-mcintosh-swimming-olympics-paris/ Vern’s GAIN 2024 Hangout #2 presentation:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSWR3Kxr5QLi9pJTLT_5BJpko4BV9Qta/view?usp=sharing _____________________ 

HEAT acclimation ain’t just good for HOT 🔥 weather - it MAKES you FITTER!Prof. Chris Minson wants you to understand that although heat ACCLIMATION is essential for performance in hot environments, it is also useful for HEAPS of other uses - including just plain old PERFORMANCE!In the 121st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Chris and Paul discuss:🥵 an UNUSUAL way to adapt to HEAT;😎 HEAT as a THERAPY for all sorts of clinical conditions AND sports;🤗 how heat is ALSO a performance enhancer for REGULAR temperatures (akin to ALTITUDE training). _____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Prof. Chris Minson https://cas.uoregon.edu/directory/human-physiology/all/minson _____________________

Jens Voet wants you to understand that what is PLANNED will not always MATCH what is EXECUTED⚖️ . While short-term this could be just fine, but perhaps this is not such a good thing in the long run. Work on that COACH-ATHLETE relationship and do some sound monitoring to know when things are going wrong 🌡️.In the 120th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Jens discuss:🐣 how and WHY young CYCLISTS can LEVEL UP;🆕 does the AGE of when you are BORN give you a MASSIVE advantage?📏 how much do “NEW METRICS” matter in cycling._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Jens Voet https://twitter.com/jens_voet_____________________ References:Talent selection based on terrain?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38888560/ January born = more talent?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36441611/What is prescribed is not what you do:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34503394/ Durability in cycling:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38871342/ _____________________ 

The biggest weapon ⚔️of SELF DESTRUCTION? YOUR STRENGTHS!Iñaki de la Parra wants you to understand that YOU can be your WORST enemy 🔫, especially if you are only focused on the thing you LIKE. There is an inherent danger of overdoing what comes easy to us. Find someone you can trust, to HELP YOU!In the 119th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Iñaki discuss:👌 there is MORE to TRAINING than just doing what you are GOOD at;🦾 the SYMBIOSIS of AI and HUMAN coaching - why that RELATIONSHIP matters;❤️ Running TOWARDS or AWAY from something as an endurance athlete._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Iñaki de la Parra https://x.com/inaki_delaparra _____________________ References:Iñaki’s Medium:https://medium.com/@inaki.delaparra _____________________ 

You think supplements are only good ONCE 🤔💭 you have dialed in everything else? Well… THINK AGAIN!Dr Jose Antonio would like you understand that if you are LACKING in various parts of your training and/or food department, then it is likely that you will 📢 BENEFIT EVEN MORE by taking protein, caffeine and creatine. And if not: NO WORRIES, just stop❌.In the 118th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Jose discuss:💫 How not to be afraid of going AGAINST the MAINSTREAM - you never know what can happen;🌟 PROTEIN, CREATINE and CAFFEINE!❤️ 40+ years of sports nutrition._____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  Dr Jose Antonio https://twitter.com/JoseAntonioPhD _____________________ References:Creatine Yey or nay?:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33557850/ Caffeine Yey or nay?:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38466174/ Protein misconceptions:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38626029/ _____________________