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Everyone wants to get the most out of their training efforts and time, but everyone responds differently to training intervention. Host’s Phil Batterson and Matthew DesRoches breakdown sport performance research and protocols, as well as interviewing top researchers, experts, and coaches in the field to help athletes and coaches further succeed. Whether it’s running, cycling, triathlon, crossfit, etc. there are methods that can serve to clearly define what types of training is best suited for the athlete, and how to make the most out of their training efforts.

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Canada

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Everyone wants to get the most out of their training efforts and time, but everyone responds differently to training intervention. Host’s Phil Batterson and Matthew DesRoches breakdown sport performance research and protocols, as well as interviewing top researchers, experts, and coaches in the field to help athletes and coaches further succeed. Whether it’s running, cycling, triathlon, crossfit, etc. there are methods that can serve to clearly define what types of training is best suited for the athlete, and how to make the most out of their training efforts.

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English


Episodes
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#52 - Crossfit Physiological & Performance Testing

10/25/2022
Phil and Matt discuss the ins and out of performance and physiological testing for crossfit. The pro's and cons of various tests, how to blend performance and physiological testing together to get a defined picture. Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:44:48

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#53 - Kolie Moore - Endurance Essentials, Ergogenic Effects, Endurance Profiles

10/25/2022
Today’s show is a shared podcast episode between myself and Kolie Moore. Kolie is well known cycling coach who hosts his own podcast called the empirical cycling podcast. Kolie is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things biochemistry, physiology, and cycling. Links to Kolie: Twitter: @type_iix Website: www.empiricalcycling.com Instagram: @empiricalcycling Podcast: https://www.empiricalcycling.com/podcast-episodes Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:01:45:19

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#50 - Elite Endurance Performance

10/18/2022
Phil and Matt wander down the road of discussing elite endurance performance, inspired by Phil's recent trip to the Kona Ironman with Moxy Monitor. Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:52:53

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#51 - Phil Bellinger - Muscle Fiber Typology Interactions w/ Endurance Training, Individualizing Endurance Interventions

10/18/2022
Dr Bellinger is a young, emerging researcher with a track record in enhancing athletic performance through nutritional modulation and supplementation, and via manipulation of training. More recently, Dr Bellinger has employed a technique using MRI and spectroscopy to identify the muscle typology of elite athletes in order to use this information to fast track promising young athletes to senior success and to individualize exercise training. Links to Phil: Twitter: https://twitter.com/phil_bellinger?lang=en ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Phillip-Bellinger Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:55:51

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#48 - Sport Psychology Part 2

10/11/2022
In part two of the sport psychology episode, Phil and Matt continue their discussion on a sport psychology review paper. Paper Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/216598350_A_systematic_review_of_stress_management_interventions_with_sport_performers Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:53:45

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#49 - Marinus Petersen - Pillars of Endurance, Resilient Performance, Using Critical Interpretation, Psychological Adaptations

10/11/2022
On the show in this episode is Marinus Peteresen of kilowatt coaching. Marinus is the 2021 Welsh Road Race Champion who rides for the Nopinz Motip Race Team. On this episode there is a wide selection of topics cover on many different aspects of performance and exercise science literature. Links to Marinus Instagram Personal Account: https://www.instagram.com/marinuspetersen/?hl=en Instagram Coaching Account: https://www.instagram.com/kilowattcoaching/?hl=en Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/marinuspetersen Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:01:26:43

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#46 - Sport Psychology Part 1

10/4/2022
Phil and Matt discuss a sport psychology review paper, along with laying out the field of sport psychology, various interventions used with high success, etc. Paper Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/216598350_A_systematic_review_of_stress_management_interventions_with_sport_performers Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:54:34

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#47 - Jacob Tober - Velocity Based Training for Performance, Autoregulatory Methods

10/4/2022
On the show in this episode is Jacob Tober. Jacob Tober is the Head of Research and Education at Metric, a revolutionary Velocity Based Training (VBT) app. Metric enables lifters and coaches to accurately track Velocity, ROM, Power, and Fatigue with just their smartphone camera. No additional hardware required. Among being a leader, practitioner and educator in the Velocity Based Training space, Jacob is also an ASCA certified coach, and an ESSA accredited Sports scientist. Working with world-leading sports science school, Deakin University, Jacob consults on research studies focused on velocity based training and power development. Jacob has previously worked as a strength and conditioning coach at Core Advantage Athletic Development since 2013. Links to Jacob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vbtcoach/?hl=en App: https://www.metric.coach/ VBT Educational Resources: https://www.vbtcoach.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VBTCoachVelocityBasedTrainingMadePractical/featured Twitter: https://twitter.com/VBTcoach Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:01:05:22

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#44 - Polarized vs Pyramidal Training

9/20/2022
Phil and Matt discuss the research and topic of training intensity distribution. What are the factors between sport, athlete, training history, current physiology, etc. Papers Discussed: Polarized and Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution: Relationship with a Half-Ironman Distance Triathlon Competition PMID: 31827355 Effects of 16 weeks of pyramidal and polarized training intensity distributions in well-trained endurance runners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34792817/ Polarized training has greater impact on key endurance variables than threshold, high intensity, or high volume training https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24550842/ Polarized vs. Threshold Training Intensity Distribution on Endurance Sport Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29863593/ Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:45:51

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#45 - James Spragg - The Physiology of Durability, Testing Fatigue Resistance, The Fourth Endurance Parameter

9/20/2022
On today's episode is James Spragg. James has coached athletes who have won European and World Championship medals and more than 20 national titles. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Cape Town investigating fatigue in professional cyclists. He has published numerous sports science studies in peer reviewed journals. He is a sports scientist who has supported professional cycling teams, international brands and organizations across multiple areas; sports performance, big data, sports engineering, performance analysis and performance testing. Also the author of 'Optimal Talent Development in Cycling' a development guide for coaches and parents. And on top of all that James spent 10 years as a professional cyclist. Links to James: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spragg_Perform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spragg247/?hl=en Website: https://www.spraggperformance.com/cvjamesspragg ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James-Spragg Research Paper Discussed: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/9900/The_Relationship_between_Physiological.106.aspx Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:51:25

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#42 - Tapering: How to Find Peak Fitness

9/13/2022
Phil and Matt discuss all things tapering and how to show up at your best come race/competition day. Paper Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232700861_Tapering_for_competition_A_review Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:30:39

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#43 - Sebastian Zeller - Performance Engineering, Lactate, Balance of Coaching & Physiology

9/13/2022
Today on the show is Sebastian Rösler. Sebastian co-founder of ProAthletes, and lives his passion for endurance sports and sports science every day. In addition to his work as a trainer for professional athletes, he also acts as a consultant/expert for numerous athletes, companies and in trainer training. Sebastian completed his doctorate at the German Sport University in 2017 with "magna cum laude". Last but not least, he is part of the triathlon crew and imparts sports science knowledge for everyone on YouTube. Links to Sebastian and Resources Discussed: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.of_seb/?hl=en Website: https://www.proathletes.de/ Martin Buchheut - We still have a problem: https://martin-buchheit.net/2017/07/03/houston-we-still-have-a-problem/ Interview with Olav Aleksander Bu: https://youtu.be/LbPsG7TD1bw Training Plans: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/ProAthletesenglish Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:01:10:41

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#40 - Durability (A.K.A Fatigue Resistance)

9/6/2022
Phil and Matt discuss the hot topic of durability(A.K.A. fatigue resistance), which has been proposed as the 4th endurance parameter. They dig into the components that make up fatigue resistance, and talk about training these specific components. Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:41:56

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#41 - Ed Maunder - Fatigue Resistance A.K.A Durability, Physiology & Performance

9/6/2022
On the show today is Ed Maunder. Ed is an exercise physiologist with expertise in metabolic responses to endurance exercise, and metabolic adaptations to endurance training. Ed is a Lecturer in the School of Sport and Recreation and part of the Sport Physiology and Nutrition Research Group at SPRINZ. Ed is also a British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) accredited applied exercise physiology practitioner in the Sports Performance Clinic at AUT Millennium. Ed holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath (UK), an MRes from the University of Birmingham (UK), and a PhD from AUT. Ed won the 2018 BASES Masters Dissertation of the Year Award for his work on carbohydrate nutrition in recovery from acute exhaustive endurance exercise. Ed was awarded a prestigious Education New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarship for his PhD, which investigated the effect of exposure to environmental heat stress on acute metabolic responses to endurance exercise, and skeletal muscle and metabolic adaptations to endurance training. Links to Ed Twitter: https://twitter.com/maunder_ed?lang=en Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ed-Maunder/research Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:49:04

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#38 - Cross Training in Endurance Sport: Running, Cycling, and Swimming

8/30/2022
Phil and Matt discuss the effects of cross training for endurance sport ie: cycling for running fitness or maintenance. They also discuss the differences in naive physiology to running, swimming, and cycling. Papers Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12740734/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26315824_Time_to_exhaustion_at_maximal_lactate_steady_state_is_similar_for_cycling_and_running_in_moderately_trained_subjects https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8107548/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349736411_VO2peak_Comparison_of_a_Treadmill_Vs_Cycling_Protocol_in_Elite_Teenage_Competitive_Runners_Cyclists_and_Swimmers https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10764213_Effectiveness_of_Cycle_Cross-Training_Between_Competitive_Seasons_in_Female_Distance_Runners https://www.researchgate.net/publication/15328522_Effects_of_cross-training_Transfer_of_training_effects_on_VO2max_between_cycling_running_and_swimming https://www.jssm.org/jssm-19-508.xml%3EFulltext https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7197628/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2266758/ Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:51:23

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#39 - Marco Altini - HRV for Performance, Utilization of HRV for Global Stress Load, Advanced Applications of HRV

8/30/2022
Marco Altini, has a PhD in Data Science and an MSc in Human Movement Sciences and High-Performance Coaching. He is the founder of HRV4Training and a passionate runner. Links to Marco Twitter: https://twitter.com/altini_marco?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Blog: https://medium.com/@altini_marco Website/App: https://www.hrv4training.com/ Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:55:07

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#36 - Strength Training and Plyometrics for Running Performance

8/23/2022
Phil and Matt discuss all thing various forms of physical preparation for improving running performance. They lay out the science, the protocols, and how one may tweak those to suit their own specific goals and needs. Papers Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/13065699_Explosive_strength_training_improves_5-km_running_time_by_improving_running_economy_and_muscle_power https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255692648_Optimizing_strength_training_for_running_and_cycling_endurance_performance_A_review https://www.researchgate.net/publication/11584043_Running_Economy_is_Negatively_Related_to_Sit-and-Reach_Test_Performance_in_International-Standard_Distance_Runners https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6649394_Short-Term_Plyometric_Training_Improves_Running_Economy_in_Highly_Trained_Middle_and_Long_Distance_Runners https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248384281_Effects_of_Plyometric_Training_on_Endurance_and_Explosive_Strength_Performance_in_Competitive_Middle-_and_Long-Distance_Runners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12627298/ Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:55:33

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#37 - Zach Bitter - Ultra Endurance Training Approaches, RPE, Psychological Coordination, Cold Water Immersion

8/23/2022
On today's episode is ultramarathon runner and coach Zach Bitter. He held world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run. Bitter claimed both records with his performance during the Six Days in the Dome event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 24, 2019. His 100-mile time of 11 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds, bested Oleg Kharitonov’s 2002 world record by almost 11 minutes, and was more than 20 minutes faster than his own American mark of 11:40:55. After claiming the 100-mile record, Bitter continued running for another 40 minutes and upped his own 12-hour distance world record to 104.8 miles, an improvement of more than three miles over the previous mark. Links to Zach Website: https://zachbitter.com/ Podcast: https://humanperformanceoutliers.libsyn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/?hl=en Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:01:13:32

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#33 - Weight Training for Cycling Performance

8/16/2022
Phil and Matt discuss weight training for cycling performance. They dig into various protocols in the research, the limitations, managing total training volume, and many other specifics surrounding resistance training for cycling performance. Papers Discussed: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350143464_A_Comparison_of_the_Effect_of_Strength_Training_on_Cycling_Performance_between_Men_and_Women https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335451880_Comparison_of_Short-Sprint_and_Heavy_Strength_Training_on_Cycling_Performance https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315056975_Heavy_strength_training_improves_running_and_cycling_performance_following_prolonged_submaximal_work_in_well-trained_female_athletes https://www.researchgate.net/publication/38034737_Maximal_Strength_Training_Improves_Cycling_Economy_in_Competitive_Cyclists https://www.researchgate.net/publication/41826837_Effect_of_isokinetic_cycling_vs_weight_training_on_maximal_power_output_and_endurance_performance_in_cycling Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:00:59:02

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#34 - Mikael Eriksson - Triathlon Training Response and Intervention, Challenging Training Tradition, Human Factors in Training

8/16/2022
Today on the show is Mikael Eriksson. Mikael is the Founder and Head Coach of Scientific Triathlon. You may also know him as the host of the well known podcast That Triathlon Show. He currently lives in Portugal where coaches triathletes full time and enjoys his own triathlon training and competing. Links to Mikael Website: https://scientifictriathlon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scientifictriathlonhq/?hl=en Podcast: https://scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ Oxidative Potential Podcast Links Moxy Monitor Discount: For a 5% discount on a Moxy Monitor purchase use promocode: OXPO https://www.moxymonitor.com/ Instagram Links: https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=en Youtube Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tg Website Links: https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

Duration:01:17:36