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Training Science Podcast
Paul Laursen & Martin Buchheit
195 episodes
14 hours ago
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Prof Paul Laursen is joined by Stephan Nüsser, performance physiologist and founder of a performance diagnostics lab in Germany, for a deep and practical discussion on lactate testing and endurance performance. Drawing from decades of applied work with cyclists, endurance athletes, and motocross professionals, Stephan explains how lactate can be used to individualize training, define true Zone 2 intensity, and guide long-term athlete developmen...
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In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Prof Paul Laursen is joined by Stephan Nüsser, performance physiologist and founder of a performance diagnostics lab in Germany, for a deep and practical discussion on lactate testing and endurance performance. Drawing from decades of applied work with cyclists, endurance athletes, and motocross professionals, Stephan explains how lactate can be used to individualize training, define true Zone 2 intensity, and guide long-term athlete developmen...
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Health & Fitness
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Sports
Episodes (20/195)
Training Science Podcast
Lactate Testing, Zone 2, and Metabolic Flexibility with Stephan Nüsser and Prof Paul Laursen
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Prof Paul Laursen is joined by Stephan Nüsser, performance physiologist and founder of a performance diagnostics lab in Germany, for a deep and practical discussion on lactate testing and endurance performance. Drawing from decades of applied work with cyclists, endurance athletes, and motocross professionals, Stephan explains how lactate can be used to individualize training, define true Zone 2 intensity, and guide long-term athlete developmen...
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14 hours ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Sports Science 3.0: The Next Chapter
In this end of year catch up, Prof Paul Laursen and Dr. Martin Buchheit reflect on the biggest lessons, debates, and breakthroughs from the past 12 months in training science. They share updates from the front lines of rehab and high performance work, unpack what is changing fast in sports science 3.0, and discuss how AI and better monitoring frameworks are reshaping how athletes and coaches make decisions. The episode wraps with their most downloaded podcast highlights of the year and a look...
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1 week ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Low-Frequency Fatigue Made Practical: Easy Neuromuscular Monitoring for Top Clubs With João Ribeiro and Dr. Martin Buchheit
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Dr. Martin Buchheit is joined by João Ribeiro, Head of Performance, to explore how elite football clubs monitor neuromuscular load and fatigue in real-world conditions. Building on their previous discussion around injury prevention and microcycle design, this conversation shifts focus to the response side of the monitoring equation—how athletes adapt to training and competition. João explains how his department integrates GPS data, wellness met...
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2 weeks ago
52 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Why Every Athlete Needs Strength Training: Newton’s Laws, Endurance & Performance with Prof Anthony Turner and Prof Paul Laursen
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Prof Paul Laursen sits down with Professor Anthony Turner to unpack the fundamental laws that underpin performance in every sport, from explosive team games to marathon running and cycling. Instead of debating opinions or trends, Anthony brings everything back to first principles: Newton’s laws of motion, impulse, force, and the biomechanics of movement. Using endurance running as the main example, the conversation explores why strength trainin...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Training Science Podcast
AI Agents, HRV Readiness & the Next Era of Training: A Deep Dive with Dr. Andrea Zignoli & Prof Paul Laursen
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Prof. Paul Laursen sits down with Athletica’s AI modeling lead, Dr. Andrea Zignoli, to break down how artificial intelligence is transforming endurance training. Fresh off publishing three major SPSR papers, Andrea explains the evolution of AI systems inside Athletica — from agent-based modeling, to AI-assisted HRV readiness monitoring, to the use of sentiment as a new internal load signal. Paul and Andrea explore how structured “AI agent” arch...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 24 minutes

Training Science Podcast
The Stimulated Mind: Unlocking Peak Brain and Body Performance with Dr. Tommy Wood and Prof. Paul Laursen
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, host Dr. Paul Laursen sits down with neuroscientist and performance expert Dr. Tommy Wood to explore the science behind The Stimulated Mind, Tommy’s groundbreaking approach to optimizing brain health and cognitive performance. They dive into the key pillars of a thriving brain: environment, nutrition, metabolic health, sleep, and exercise. From the neonatal ICU to Formula 1 racing, Dr. Wood connects how our environment, movement, and mindset sh...
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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Unlocking Buy-In: Inside Elite Player Motivation with Dr. Benjamin Rosenblatt & Dr. Martin Buchheit
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Dr. Martin Buchheit sits down with performance coach and founder of 292Performance, Dr. Benjamin Rosenblatt, formerly the Head of Strength & Conditioning for the England national football team. Together, they explore the real engine behind athlete development: motivation, buy-in, and meaningful relationships. Ben shares the story behind his transition from leading England’s physical performance program to building a high-impact, athlete-cen...
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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Training Science Podcast
What Every Coach Should Know About NEUROmuscular Fatigue - with Michael Gerhardy & Prof Paul Laursen
🚴‍♂️💥 NEUROMUSCULAR FATIGUE, CONCURRENT TRAINING & PERFORMANCE: WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN ADAPTATION ⚡ Ever wondered how strength and endurance training compete inside the body? Prof Paul Laursen sits down with Michael Gerhardy to break down the neuromuscular science behind fatigue, recovery, and real-world performance: straight from Michael’s PhD research. Inside this episode: 🧠 How neuromuscular variables reveal the hidden cost of training fatigue 🏋️‍♂️ The sequence of enduranc...
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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Training Science Podcast
From Slopes to the Track: What Formula One and Olympic Skiing Teach Us About Coaching and Performance - With Dr Pete McKnight and Dr Martin Buchheit
🏎️💪 FITNESS, FOCUS & FORMULA ONE: The ART of PERFORMANCE 🚀 From the ski slopes of France to the F1 paddock, Dr Pete McKnight’s coaching journey has been anything but ordinary 🌍 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Pete unpack decades of lessons from Olympic sport to motorsport: 🏋️‍♂️ Why “getting fitter” doesn’t always mean better performance 🧠 Emotional control: the invisible skill that separates the greats from the good 🏎️ Inside the training demands o...
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2 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Training Science Podcast
From Resilience to Results in High Performance - with Rachel Neylan & Prof Paul Laursen
🚴‍♀️ RESILIENCE TO RESULTS IN HIGH PERFORMANCE 💥 From the operating theatre to the Olympic start line: Rachel Neylan shows what TRUE high performance looks like 👏 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul sits down with Olympian, physiotherapist, and coach Rachel Neylan to explore how elite sport principles can reshape how we train, recover, and even perform in high-stakes professions like surgeons 🧠⚡ 💪 The art of resilience and developing mental toughness through adversity ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Training Science Podcast
How Much Training Is Enough & Why Heart Rate Still Matters - With Dr Ibrahim Akubat and Dr Martin Buchheit
❤️‍🔥 HEART RATE, TRAINING ZONES & LOAD: Measuring what really matters in performance 📊 It’s time to bring HEART RATE back into the conversation ❤️ In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Dr ‘Martin Buchheit sits down with Dr Ibrahim Akubat to unpack the real science behind HR, training zones/load, and dose-response adaptation, and why these principles still matter in modern coaching. 💓 The evolution of heart rate monitoring in sports science 📈 Understanding TIME in zone as ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Training Science Podcast
How Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes Can Win the Performance Game - With Dr Sam Scott & Prof Paul Laursen
💉🏃‍♂️ EXERCISE, GLUCOSE & PERFORMANCE — RETHINKING DIABETES MANAGEMENT ⚡ What happens when sports science meets blood sugar science? 🤔 Dr. Sam Scott joins Paul Laursen to unpack how exercise, nutrition, and technology collide in the quest to help athletes, and everyday people, to thrive with diabetes. 📈 The real challenge of blood glucose management for type 1 athletes 📊 Why continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are changing the game 🥩 Carb strategies & fat oxidation: tailoring ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Spreadsheets to Systems: The Evolution of Coaching - With Dr Nick Poulos & Dr Martin Buchheit
🏉💬 PERFORMANCE, PRESSURE & PURPOSE IN SPORT After two decades across rugby, AFL, and Olympic programs, Nick Poulos joins Martin Buchheit to reflect on what it really takes to sustain a career in high-performance sport and what comes next when the constant grind finally stops. ⚡ Sustaining energy, passion, and balance in elite sport careers 📊 From Excel spreadsheets to advanced monitoring systems 💥 The real-world lessons from complex training and post-activation potentiation (P...
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2 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Crank Length, Aerodynamics & Cycling Myths Busted - With Prof Jim Martin & Prof Paul Laursen
🚴‍♂️ CYCLING SCIENCE UNLOCKED. Crank length, cadence & single-leg secrets 🔑⚡ From mediocre road racer to world-leading cycling performance scientist! Prof. Jim Martin has spent a career merging engineering and exercise science to crack the code on performance 🚀 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Jim dive into: ⚙️ Crank length, cadence & aerodynamics 🦵 The surprising power of SINGLE-LEG training for muscle adaptation & efficiency 📉 Debunk...
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3 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Women Are STRONG; Across EVERY Phase of Their Cycle! - With Dr. Madison Taylor & Prof Paul Laursen
🏃‍♀️ TRAINING with the MENSTRUAL CYCLE: What the SCIENCE really says 🧬✨ Dr. Madison Taylor breaks down the latest research on how the menstrual cycle affects women athletes, and why INDIVIDUALIZED tracking is the game-changer 🗓️💡 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Madison dive into: 📊 Why performance variables often don’t change much across menstrual phases 🩸 How symptom tracking can unlock individualized training & recovery 🧠 The importance of combini...
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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Training Science Podcast
The Sprint Training Evolution - With Jonas Dodoo & Dr Martin Buchheit
⚡ EVOLVING COACHING for MODERN ATHLETES: INSIGHTS with JONAS DODOO 🏃‍♂️🔥 From sprinting mechanics to AI-driven analysis, Jonas Dodoo is helping redefine what effective coaching looks like in today’s game ⚽💨 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin sits down with Jonas to unpack how coaches can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape: 🧠 Balancing physical preparation with mental performance 🩺Context matters for injury history & subjective responses 🤖 How AI ca...
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3 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Top Episode Replay: "Sometimes, When Training for Ultra Marathons, I Do Not Eat at All" - With Kilian Jornet and Paul Laursen
Top Episode Replay: Motivation comes from LOVING 💖TRAINING & PURSUING PROGRESS goals - rather than chasing placings, competitions or anything like that. Kilian Jornet wants you to understand that you need to be focused 🥰 on the PROCESS 🔁 itself, especially at the start of any lofty goal. At the beginning of anything physical you will make FAST PROGRESS. But after that, to stay consistent with training, you must MAINTAIN the love & fun for the process 😉. Continual tinkering and experim...
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4 months ago
1 hour 32 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Triple Win in Sports?! Athlete Health, Performance & Legacy - With Dr David T. Martin & Prof Paul Laursen
🎿🔬 COOLING STRATEGIES, TALENT ID & THE FUTURE OF SPORTS SCIENCE ⚡ From ski slopes to the NBA, Dr. David T. Martin has spent a career at the cutting edge of performance science — blending PASSION with INNOVATION to change how athletes train, recover, and thrive 🏅 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul sits down with David to explore: ❄️ Game-changing COOLING strategies to optimize performance in the heat 🎯 Spotting champions in unexpected places 🤝 Why psychology ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 40 minutes

Training Science Podcast
The Coach as Race Engineer: Trust, Science, and the Long Game — with Dan Lorang and Prof Paul Laursen
🤝🏃‍♂️ THE ART OF COACHING: TRUST, SCIENCE & LONG-TERM SUCCESS ⚡ From athlete to world-class coach — Dan Lorang shares how passion, science, and human connection shape performance in endurance sports. Inside this episode: 🔄 Dan’s journey from athlete to coach 🤝 Trust as the foundation of every successful coach–athlete relationship 📈 Why time and belief matter in performance Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or simply fascinated by how performance is built, this conversation dives into the...
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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Training Science Podcast
Keto-Adapted, Carb-Smart: What Actually Helps on Race Day - with Dr Matthew Carpenter & Prof Paul Laursen
🥓🔬 KETOGENIC ADAPTATION, CARBS & PERFORMANCE — WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS ⚡ Prof Paul Laursen talks with Dr Matthew Carpenter about what changes (and what doesn’t) when endurance athletes go low-carb and stay there. We get into insulin’s rapid drop, the early-week training dip, the liver’s “small glucose pool,” and why a simple pre-start carb hit can still move the needle, even when you’re fat-adapted. Inside this episode: 📉 Insulin’s rapid drop when switching to low-carb diets 🔥 How Fat oxida...
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4 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes

Training Science Podcast
In this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Prof Paul Laursen is joined by Stephan Nüsser, performance physiologist and founder of a performance diagnostics lab in Germany, for a deep and practical discussion on lactate testing and endurance performance. Drawing from decades of applied work with cyclists, endurance athletes, and motocross professionals, Stephan explains how lactate can be used to individualize training, define true Zone 2 intensity, and guide long-term athlete developmen...