Best Paul Laursen Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Training Is Being More Mindful - With Iñaki de la Parra & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:07:06

6h ago1:07:06

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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 Podcas…

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Heart Health in Endurance Sports: AFib Awareness 37:06

12h ago37:06

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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with Marjaana Rakai, delve into the topic of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and its impact on endurance athletes. They discuss the symptoms, causes, and risks associated with AFib and other heart issues like ventricular tachycardia, drawing from personal ex…

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Finding Flow: Ultra-Distance Cycling with Phil Whitehurst 40:42

8d ago40:42

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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen talk with Phil Whitehurst, a prominent long-distance cyclist and key contributor to Athletica. Phil shares his journey from charity rides to ultra-endurance events, revealing the secrets behind his training, the mental and physical challenges …

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Best Practice Supplementation Advice for Protein, Caffeine & Creatine - With Dr Jose Antonio & Prof Paul Laursen 1:10:13

8d ago1:10:13

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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…

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Finding Zen in Movement: The Unexpected Benefits of Endurance Training 48:37

15d ago48:37

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Phil Becker, an everyday endurance athlete from New Zealand, as he shares his passion for adventure, mountain biking, and sea swimming. Discover how he balances training with work and family life, the mental strategies he uses to push through challenges, and the unexpected rewards he's found in endurance s…

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PRO CYCLIST to PRO TRAIL RUNNER as a PRO HEALTH athlete - with Christian Meier & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:17:41

15d ago1:17:41

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So, how many AVOCADOS 🥑 do you eat?! Christian Meier wants you to understand that EVERYTHING in life is about BALANCE. You cannot just push into ONE direction of training, nutrition or anything else without encountering downsides that WILL impact your sport and life. In the 117th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Christian discuss: …

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Listener Questions: Fat Adaptation and Training Acronym Overload 42:39

22d ago42:39

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Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai discuss how endurance athletes can transition to a low-carb, high-fat diet to become more fat-adapted. They tackle listener questions about dietary changes, the minimum carbohydrate intake, and the nuances of training metrics such as CTL, ATL, a…

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How to Be the Performance Practitioner of the Future - With Dr Steve Ingham & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:10:21

22d ago1:10:21

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Are you ACTIVELY 🔥 developing your people for the REAL WORLD 🌎? Dr Steve Ingham @ would like you to make SURE that you are SYSTEMATICALLY જ⁀➴ working towards the PROGRESS of your staff, trainees, students, interns etc. in REAL WORLD working skills. From the very start the EXPECTATIONS should be know to them! In the 116th episode of The Training Sci…

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Go Hard to Go Fast - New Age Sprint Training - With Prof. Dr. JB Morin & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:10:21

28d ago1:10:21

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Profiling and training SPEED🏎️ individually might be 30% (!!!) of any SPRINTING performance - get ON IT! Prof. Dr. JB Morin would like you to consider that if you do not cover, train or assess the WHOLE SPECTRUM of what your athletes can or cannot do, then you are likely leaving BIG 💥💨 gains on the table. Does 30% matter to you? In the 115th episod…

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Sweat Science: Mastering Heat Acclimatization for Athletes 44:32

29d ago44:32

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Summary: In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the science and strategies behind heat acclimatization for endurance athletes. They discuss the physiological processes that occur when the body is exposed to heat, including increased heart rate and sweati…

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Race Day Realities: Insights from Ironman and Gravel Racing 37:52

1M ago37:52

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In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana dive deep into their recent athletic endeavors. Marjaana recounts her challenging yet triumphant experience at Ironman Texas, where she overcame mental and physical obstacles to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France. Paul shares his journey back to compe…

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How a Director of Performance Becomes Guardian Angle for Your Team & Coach - With James Bunce & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

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PROTECT 💪 your coach for everything that you possibly can - it is WORTH IT! James Bunce wants you to understand that you NEED ✅ the coach and the coach NEEDS YOU✅. Be there for them as much as you can, so that you can build a long-term relationship. In the 114th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and James discuss: 🚀 How HELPING TO PER…

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Cycling Through Time: Svein Tuft on Longevity and Adventure 1:14:22

1M ago1:14:22

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Are you ❗PUSHING❗ your abilities & fitness with … methods you NEVER😱 tried before?! Svein wants you to understand that to reach IMPROVEMENTS year after year, pretty much in any sport you need to be willing to EXPERIMENT. Trial and error might be the very best approach ✅ for any new “thing” or training plan. In the 113th episode of The Training Scie…

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Unlocking HIIT: Part 3 – Advanced Strategies and Listener Q&A 34:03

2M ago34:03

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In Episode 3 of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai and Dr. Paul Laursen, delve into advanced strategies for high-intensity interval training (HIIT). They address a triathlete's question about the best ways to structure HIIT workouts, discussing the progression of interval lengths, the importance of workout reserves, a…

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Unlocking HIIT: Part 2 – Customizing Intensity for Every Athlete 28:16

2M ago28:16

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In this second episode of a three-part series on the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, with guest Marjaana Rakai, continue to explore the complexities of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Building on the foundational knowledge from the first episode, they delve deeper into how HIIT can be tailored to differe…

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The Measure of LEARNING Is the Ability to CHANGE - With Dan Howells & Prof. Paul Laursen 54:46

2M ago54:46

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Do NOT LEAD with your EMOTIONAL COMMITMENT to IMPROVEMENT 🚀! Dan Howells wants you to understand that communication and problem-solving TOGETHER come before any actual solutions. If you think you have recognized SOMETHING WRONG, take several steps back first 👣. In the 112th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Dan discuss: 📖 how you ca…

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Finding the INTELLIGENCE in AI - with Jake Schuster & Prof. Paul Laursen 49:47

2M ago49:47

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So you THINK you are USING BIG & IMPORTANT 👨🏼‍💻 data? How about JUST showing up ✔️? Jake Schuster wants you to understand that the best KPIs might be rather on the SIMPLE end of the spectrum. Have you ever considered how often you just SHOW UP for the “BIG STONES” in your training? In the 111th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Jake…

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Unlocking HIIT: Part 1 – High-Intensity Training Demystified 39:42

2M ago39:42

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In this first episode of a three-part series on the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, together with expert Dr. Paul Laursen, explore the intricacies of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). The episode delves into HIIT’s foundational concepts, physiological benefits, and strategic applications, drawing extensively…

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Secrets of FUSION Between GERMAN and ENGLISH Football Expertise - with Chris Domogalla & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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HONESTY 😇, OPENNESS and CLARITY are CENTRE 🎯 at any new team “MERGER”! Chris Domogalla wants you to understand that whether you are coming with a manager and coaching staff into a new team, or just as an individual on the performance staff, you need to prioritize LETTING YOUR GUARD down, being OPEN, HONEST, and very CLEAR 💯 about where you are comi…

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Fueling Strategies for Athlete Training and Recovery 38:34

2M ago38:34

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In this informative episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, alongside guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the intricacies of nutrition for early morning workouts. They discuss whether it's necessary to fuel before high-intensity training sessions, particularly when they occur first thing in the morning. Dr. L…

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Journey of an Athlete-Scientist: Paul Laursen’s Path to Athletica 49:28

2M ago49:28

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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai engage with Dr. Paul Laursen, the multifaceted founder of Athletica, co-host of the HIIT Science podcast, and author. They explore his life story, delving into his past as a triathlete, his academic research, and the eventual creation of AI coaching platform Ath…

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Beyond the Data: How Emotional Connections Power Olympic Wins - with Dr. Marco Cardinale & Prof Paul Laursen 52:20

2M ago52:20

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SPORT and TRAINING is 💖 EMOTION! Dr Marco Cardinale wants you to understand that you need to be EMOTIONALLY connected to the PEOPLE you are working with. They are NOT machines, and every emotion that you could possibly imagine are going on inside of them. And remember that you are ALLOWED to have them too. It is rather a 🎯 STRENGTH of our field ove…

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Redefining Fuel: The Athlete's Guide to Low Carb, High Fat Living 57:10

3M ago57:10

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In the second installment of The Athletes Compass focusing on nutrition, Paul Laursen and Marjaana Rakai guide Paul Warloski through the nuances of adopting a low carb, high fat (LCHF) diet. They delve into Professor Tim Noakes' Real Meal Revolution, which categorizes foods into green, yellow, and red lists for easier dietary choices. The hosts str…

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The COACH-STAFF-PLAYER Equilibrium in Basketball - with Frank Kuhn & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:03:18

3M ago1:03:18

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Getting MORE 💪 done with the sessions you are already doing! Frank Kuhn wants you to understand that you can LOTS 🏆 done as a professional team in ONE DAY. There is no “MUST train 2x/day”. In the 108th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Frank discuss: 💪🏽 Coach-coach relationship - especially between specialists and the head coach. …

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Endurance Nutrition: Exploring Low Carb, High Fat Diets 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the controversial yet increasingly popular topic of low carb, high fat (LCHF) diets for endurance athletes. They discuss the principles behind LCHF, its intended effects on performance and health, and the challenges ath…

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The Long Run: Nurturing Health, Fitness, and Strength for Lifelong Success 38:47

3M ago38:47

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In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai delve into the topic of aging athletes, exploring the physiological changes that occur with age, the impact on athletic performance, and strategies to maintain fitness and health. They discuss the importance of consistent training, nutrition, and str…

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Innovating Performance: Cultivating Staff Growth and Microdosing in Training - with Stephanie Mock & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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PEOPLE 🎯 are the BIGGEST super weapon of your team - NOT TECH! Stephanie Mocks wants you to understand that you need to BUILD TRUST in PEOPLE and their SKILLS - although some cool gadgets and toys are useful in exercise and sport science, you cannot work with your team if they are an “extension of yourself”. In the 107th episode of The Training Sci…

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Beyond the Numbers: RPE and the Art of Listening to Your Body 40:01

3M ago40:01

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In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, along with special guest Dr. Paul Laursen, delve into the concept of Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and its critical role in training for endurance athletes. They discuss the evolution of RPE from a simple subjective measure to a sophisticated tool used in conjuncti…

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The Feel for Training That Will Make You Fast - With Phil Sesemann & Prof. Paul Laursen 56:15

3M ago56:15

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Sometimes it may be GOOD to feel SLOW & BAD 😬! Hard training should not all be flowers, ponies & “smart” tools. Phil Sesemann wants you to understand that it is OK to feel tired and keep training. If you are doing HEAPS of long or hard sessions, at some point in the next few weeks it will get harder. But you will rebound 🚀 if you structure your tra…

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The MAGIC Ingredients That Makes ULTRA Athletes ULTRA - with Gordo Bryn & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

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START right in the middle of NUTRITION & FOOD 🌮🍕🥪! Gordo Bryn wants you to understand that there is a significant difference between what WORKS FOR YOU as a normal, or even average, human being - and what works on the fringes. Remember that there are such things as OUTLIERS. In the 105th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Gordo discuss…

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Testing 101: A Guide to Optimizing Endurance Performance 40:15

4M ago40:15

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Summary: In this episode of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, discuss the significance of testing for endurance athletes. They cover various tests for cycling, running, and swimming, such as the Functional Threshold Power (FTP) test, critical power test, and MAF (Maximal Aerobic Functio…

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The POWER of the GENERALIST Sports EXPERT - with David Lipman & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:10:43

4M ago1:10:43

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Are you a TALL POPPY 🌹? Or more of a small ego 😎? IT MATTERS! David Lipman wants you to understand that it is a necessity to adjust your attitude, language and behavior as a coach or consultant depending on WHERE you are - the culture of each place has very specific and SUBTLE KEY aspects that you need to consider. In the 105th episode of The Train…

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Strength in Cycles: Understanding Female Athletes 47:00

4M ago47:00

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In this episode, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the intricacies of training female endurance athletes. They discuss the importance of understanding female physiology, the menstrual cycle's impact on training, and the need for individualized approaches. The conversation also touches on the impor…

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Thank you, and a big announcement 5:14

4M ago5:14

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Unlocking the Secrets of HRV: A Guide for Athletes 39:02

4M ago39:02

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In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into the topic of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its practical applications for training and health. They discuss the principles of HRV, how it reflects the body's response to stress and training, and how athletes can use it to optimize their p…

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The Multi-Sport Practitioner; Patiently LISTENING and OBSERVING - with Christopher Chapman & Prof. Paul Laursen 1:10:37

4M ago1:10:37

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Movement assessment with your EYES 👀 - maybe NOT THE BEST IDEA?! Christopher Chapman wants you to understand that your eyes are NOT THAT good at analyzing movement. When you are looking at large measurement errors through your eyes, you want to make sure to have other tools and processes in place to get around that. In the 103rd episode of The Trai…

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Overtraining May not Exist - Assoc Prof Alex Coates 1:26:19

4M ago1:26:19

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Alex is the principal investigator at the “Exercise physiology and performance lab” at Simon Fraser University having completed her PhD at the university of Guelph with Dr Jamie Burr and some postdoctoral work at McMaster university. Her research explores adaptive and maladaptive physiological responses to exercise stress. Her research aims to dete…

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From Rugby 7 to Top 14 - 10 YEARS of ELITE S&C - with Dr Anthony Couderc & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:05:27

4M ago1:05:27

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What is 👉THIS for? What is THAT👈 for? HOW are you ENGAGING your players?! Anthony Couderc wants you to consider that you ALWAYS need to EXPLAIN with patience WHY your athletes are doing what you are asking them to do. As long as it has APPLICATION for their sport, they will likely happily do it 💯- they just need to know! In the 102nd episode of The…

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Balancing Intensity: The Science Behind the 80-20 Training Principle 36:34

4M ago36:34

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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into the 80-20 training model, a popular method for organizing training time among endurance athletes. They explore the origins of the model, its application in preseason training, and how it can be adapted for different training volumes.…

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The One Thing About Training You Have Not Thought About: Threat! - With Scott Livingston & Paul Laursen 1:04:34

4M ago1:04:34

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ALL TRAINING is a POTENTIAL THREAT! What are YOU 😲 going to do about it?! Scott Livingston wants you to understand that in the context of neurology, all types of INPUTS could be PERCEIVED as DANGER to your athletes - they do not need to be injured for it either. In the 101st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Scott discuss: 🧊 The PRO…

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Athletica.ai Unpacked: Your Training Questions Answered 31:04

4M ago31:04

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Summary: Dive deep into the functionality and training philosophy of the Athletica training platform in this engaging episode of the Athletes' Compass Podcast. Hosts Paul Laursen, Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai tackle a range of listener questions, shedding light on how Athletica tailors athletic testing, adapts training plans, incorporates rest …

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Sleep and Circadian Rhythm 36:41

5M ago36:41

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(01:06) Community Updates (02:55) Xylon Training Update (06:56) Episode Starts (08:01) How Important is Sleep? (10:34) What is the Circadian Rhythm? (11:26) Chronotypes (15:00) Jet Lag and Circadian Rhythm Changes (18:25) Light Exposure and Jet Lag (19:48) Travelling East vs Travelling West (21:49) Circadian Rhythm and Food (25:01) What Implication…

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Thresholds Decoded: Maximizing Your Training Efficiency 34:18

5M ago34:18

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In episode 11 of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and expert Dr. Paul Laursen explore the concept of training thresholds and their significance in setting effective training zones for athletes. They delve into the physiological underpinnings of exercise intensity, including VO2 max, economy of movement, and the critical ro…

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THE BEST of 100 TRAINING SCIENCE Podcast Episodes - with Prof. Paul Laursen & Dr. Martin Buchheit 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

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HOLY MOLY! ONE HUNDRED EPISODES 🤩! Find out what Martin & Paul think the HIGHLIGHTS ✨ were so far! Thank YOU to all LISTENERS & GUESTS ❤️! It would not be possible to continue without YOU. We enjoy these talks so much, and hope that everyone listening gets at least ONE tidbit for themselves per episode. In the 100th episode of The Training Science …

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Treat the Football Fitness Problem, Not the Symptom - With Raymond Verheijen & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:15:02

5M ago1:15:02

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What is the MEANING & ROLE of RUNNING 🏃‍♀️ in FOOTBALL?! Raymond Verheijen wants you to understand that you need to FIRST build a basic outline of the CORE factors that make the game of football happen - and RUNNING is just a symptom ✅ of EVERYTHING else you do in football. In the 99th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Raymon disc…

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Measuring Success: Navigating Your Path to Athletic Progress 41:40

5M ago41:40

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Summary: This episode of the Athletes Compass podcast features hosts Paul Warloski and guests Marjaana Rakai and Dr. Paul Laursen discussing how athletes can measure their training progress without participating in races. The conversation revolves around various methods and tools athletes can use to track improvement in different aspects of their t…

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RED-S, Nutrition when injured and weight loss - Scott Tindal: Chief Nutrition Officer at Fuelin 1:50:42

5M ago1:50:42

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(00:00) Introduction (01:30) Supersapiens scientific research (04:52) Episode starts (07:45) What was Scott’s academic journey? (10:25) Why is Nutrition often Secondary in Medical Care? (15:19) How did Scott get into Physiotherapy as a career? (18:06) How did Scott end up back in Australia? (21:14) What Role does Nutrition Play in Injury? (28:05) R…

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Regional, National & International COLLABORATION in FOOTBALL - with Johan Lundberg-Svenson & Dr Martin Buchheit 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

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EVERYTHING is connected! Working TOGETHER will always result in a NET WIN-WIN-WIN! Especially at high level FOOTBALL ⚽! Johan Lundberg-Svensson wants you to understand that COMMUNICATION and COLLABORATION between different levels of TEAMS, coaches & organizations is ESSENTIAL ✅ for success - and NOT JUST for “smaller” football countries. In the 98t…

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Endurance Aftermath: Decoding the Body's Response to Intense Exercise 35:27

5M ago35:27

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In Episode 9 of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, along with Dr. Paul Laursen, discuss the short-term and potential long-term effects of extreme endurance events on the body, addressing a question from listener Janice Campbell. The episode delves into various stressors athletes face during such events and the tim…

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Nutrition and recovery: the role of diet in athlete training and recovery 40:12

5M ago40:12

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This episode of the "Athletes Compass" podcast (part 3 of 3 on recovery) focuses on nutrition and other modalities of recovery for endurance athletes. Paul and Marjaana Rakai discuss the fundamentals of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients, and the detrimental effects of sugar and processed foods. The conversat…

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