Top Episode Replay: Designing HIIT workouts isn’t just about the session you put down on paper. You need to first know the important basics of WHY you are doing them, and this relates critically to the CONTEXT! The impact of TIME ⏱️, INTENSITY 🔥 or HOW OFTEN 🖩, you do them is often ignored or forgotten, and these factors need to be implemented in line with CONTEXT (see Episode 1). But can’t you just TRAIN HARD all the time to maximise my GAINS 💰? Well, in our second episode we highlight the 3...
Jun 27, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 169
🧬 TRAINING INTENSITY, VO2 MAX & THE ART OF ADAPTATION ⚡💡 From tennis coach to top researcher, Juan Murías brings a unique lens to the science of exercise 🚴♂️📈 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Juan dive deep into the mechanics of VO2 max, training intensity, and the real-world implications of sports science: 🎾 A personal journey from the court to the lab 🔥 Why moderate intensity might not cut it for adaptations 📊 How high-intensity training turns everyone ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Thomas Losnegard from Olympiatoppen reveals why a small country can produce massive results in elite sport 🏔️🥇 On this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Thomas explore the secret ingredients behind Norway’s dominance in winter sports: 🤝 A culture of COLLABORATION & knowledge exchange 🧠 Athlete MINDSET, perceived exertion & pacing strategies 📊 Data-led EVOLUTION in cross-country skiing 💻 AI's potential in building smarter performance environments 🌲 And yes… people...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 167
🥑 RETHINKING NUTRITION in ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE 💥🧠 Tim Noakes & Phil Maffetone aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo — especially when it comes to CARBS, FAT, and FUELING the brain 🧬 In this thought-provoking episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Tim & Phil dig into what REALLY fuels performance: 🔥 How FAT OXIDATION supports endurance when carbs run low 🧠 Why the BRAIN—not the body—often decides your limits 📉 The trouble with INSULIN and sugar addiction in modern diet...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 166
💥 RETHINKING REHAB & PERFORMANCE with Motorized Resistance 🚀 From physio frustrations to PERFORMANCE tech! Ola Eriksrud walks us through the evolution of 1080 Motion and why it’s CHANGING the game in both training and rehab 🧠💪 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Ola explore how isokinetics, motorized resistance, and smarter load & velocity control are reshaping how we: 📊 Monitor progress 🔁 Rehab injuries effectively 💥 AND boost performance in rea...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 165
⚽ SPORTS SCIENCE in ELITE FOOTBALL – Building TRUST with DATA 📊🔥 Carlos Del Barrio of Atlético Madrid isn’t just crunching numbers — he’s building RELATIONSHIPS that drive performance 🚀 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Carlos explore what REALLY matters in sports science: 💡 Internships, passion, and the winding road to a dream job 🤝 Trust, communication, and collaborating with coaches & athletes 📊 Using DATA to facilitate decisions, not dictate t...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 164
TOP EPISODE REPLAY: 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 discuss: ⭕ Football FITNESS and how works as a UNIT with everything else; ⚽ how RUNNING in football is the symptom and NOT the ca...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 163
⚙️ METHODOLOGY OVER TECH – Smart TRAINING with Limited RESOURCES 💡🔥 Mladen Jovanović @physical_prep says you DON’T need all the bells and whistles to coach like a PRO. It’s about applying the RIGHT methodology, not just following the latest gadget 💪📊 In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Mladen dive into what it takes to deliver elite-level prep—no matter your tools: 🧠 Why method beats tech when designing training systems ⚖️ The complexities of fatigue...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 162
💪 TRAINING SCIENCE, NUTRITION & FEMALE ATHLETE HEALTH 👩🔬🧬 Dr Tony Boutagy brings DECADES of experience to the mic – from triathlon dreams to coaching elite athletes, and now, helping women thrive through ALL stages of life 💥 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Tony go deep on how to optimize training, nutrition, and mindset – especially for women navigating complex physiology 🧠💃 🔍 Why continuous glucose monitoring is a GAME CHANGER for understanding metabolic h...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 161
🔥 KETO & FASTED RIDING = PERFORMANCE CLARITY? 🧠💪 Sean Sekonofsky @sean_sako didn’t just change his fuel—he changed his life. From fatigue and fibromyalgia to nearly 100,000 km in the saddle 🚴♂️, his journey into a ketogenic, fasted lifestyle is as bold as it is controversial. In this week’s Training Science Podcast, Paul and Sean go deep on: 🚫 "Super fuel" myths — carbs might not be the magic we think they are 🧂 The vital role of SALT in a low-carb diet ⚡️ How fasted training boosts c...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 160
Top Episode Replay 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, Triathlete extraordinair Alistair Brownlee 🏆. As a 15-year old, Alistair Brownlee got a physiology book from his father 📖. Influence from that book and his coaches helped Alistair go on to become one of the greatest triathletes in recent years. Yet he is modest as they come and attests much of his success to the “boring”💤 parts of training - training lots and recovering well. Things like getting LOTS OF SLEEP 🛌🏾, doing lots of rather repetitive E...
Apr 18, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 159
💥 Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that Workout Reserve is not just another performance metric—it’s a breakthrough in how we track and interpret what athletes can actually do in real time. In Part 2 of this deep-dive on the Training Science Podcast, Andrea and Paul explore why traditional models like W′ fall short, and how Workout Reserve offers a more flexible, mechanical (not physiological) way to understand athlete capability. Plus, they tackle the future of AI coaching—how RAG-AI ...
Apr 04, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 158
💥 AI in COACHING & TRAINING – Revolutionizing Performance 🚀 Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that before AI can be useful in coaching and training, modelling must come first. In Episode 157 of The Training Science Podcast, Andrea returns to unpack how models like Critical Power, Banister TRIMP, and HRV response curves provide the structure AI needs to make smart, adaptable decisions. This is the foundation of Athletica’s AI-driven training—and why it matters now more than ever. �...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 157
🏋️♂️ REHAB. PERFORMANCE. NEUROCOGNITION. 🧠⚡ Bram Swinnen @xxx knows that training isn’t just about movement—it’s about QUALITY, INTENSITY & ADAPTATION 🔥! In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Bram dive into: 🔬 Why ECCENTRIC TRAINING is a POWERFUL base for performance; 📊 The role of VELOCITY LOSS THRESHOLDS in training & rehab; 🧠 How NEUROCOGNITIVE TRAINING can enhance decision-making; ⚖️ The impact of MICRODOSING & load management on at...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 156
🏋️♂️ STRENGTH ⚡ ENDURANCE 🏃♂️—FINDING THE BALANCE! Training for HYROX and hybrid sports? Dr Dan Plews wants you to understand that you CAN become TOO STRONG or TOO ENDURANCE-FOCUSED. The key? OPTIMIZING your training mix 🔥! In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Dan @theplews dive into: ⚖️ The ART of balancing STRENGTH & ENDURANCE for peak performance; 📊 Monitoring training responses to avoid neuromuscular fatigue; 🔥 How training SPECIFICITY imp...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 155
🚀 MONITOR. MEASURE. ADAPT. 💪🏉 Dr Shaun McLaren @Shaun_McLaren1 knows that tracking TRAINING LOAD and SUBMAXIMAL TESTING isn’t just about numbers—it’s about OPTIMIZING ATHLETE PERFORMANCE 📊🔥! In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Shaun dive into: 📉 Why the SIMPLEST metrics often provide the BEST insights; ⚖️ BALANCING training load & training effects for peak performance;| ❤️🔥 HEART RATE variability & why it’s NOT just about aerobic fitness...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Get OUTSIDE your COMFORT and EXPERTISE zone 💥! Dave Carolan wants you to understand that it is essential to not “just” be a specialist, but you also need to be GENERALIST! Help out, LEARN more, and contribute as much as you can 🙏! In the 153rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Dave discuss: 🌟 MARKETING yourself in the NEW world of sports careers; 🔎🌐 Spezialisation VS broad knowledg VS high-end education; 🔥 Career INFLATION: what is it, and how can you LEVERAGE it; _____...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 153
You are FIT! BUT are you HEALTHY 🤔?! Dr Philip Prins wants you to understand that there is MORE ❤️ than “just” performance in being an athlete. In the LONG-TERM you NEED to consider your metabolic health, which THEN will transfer into more performance improvements. You might not get there this quarter or year, but you will in the long run 💯! In the 152nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Philip discuss: ❌🍞 Why high performance with low carbohydrates IS possible; 🦾 How MANY ...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 152
It takes A LOT to get precise information for MOVEMENT QUALITY - don’t get bogged down in your own bias 🙅🏻 ! Dr Enda King wants you to understand that kinetic and kinematic analysis, as well as motor control training is an ITERATIVE 🔄 process that requires a MULTI-disciplinary approach. Make sure to avoid getting too “focused”! In the 150th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Enda discuss: 🔥 Why you should APPLY biomechanical analysis in YOUR practice; 👀 And why you need t...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 151
It takes A LOT to get precise information for MOVEMENT QUALITY - don’t get bogged down in your own bias 🙅🏻 ! Dr Enda King wants you to understand that kinetic and kinematic analysis, as well as motor control training is an ITERATIVE 🔄 process that requires a MULTI-disciplinary approach. Make sure to avoid getting too “focused”! In the 150th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Enda discuss: 🔥 Why you should APPLY biomechanical analysis in YOUR practice; 👀 And why you need t...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 150
DELAYING on-pitch rehab for BETTER 🤩 on-pitch rehab?! Fillipo Picinini wants you to understand that a DETAILED & specific 🎯 movement RELEARNING programme that starts EARLY in ACL rehab can help INCREASE 🔝 the load that a player can tolerate on the pitch once they get to it - which might be slightly later. In the 149th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Fillipo discuss: 🦵🏼 the nitty gritty of ACL rehabilitation; 💎 How to ASSESS movement quality & your BRAIN relear...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Simulate, train & PRACTICE with all 🔎 LOAD combinations! Peter Christensen & Magnus Ditlev want you to understand that swimming 🏊 before biking in a triathlon is a SIGNIFICANT part that cannot be underestimated - the same goes for everything else that can potentially cause any type of fatigue 🥱 In the 148th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Peter & Magnus discuss: 😴 FATIGUE and everything relevant for PRACTICE & TRAINING; 🛠️ REAL-LIFE race simulations as a train...
Jan 24, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 148
ECCENTRIC training is SO MUCH MORE than just lifting heavy weights! Marcin Lipski wants you to understand ECCENTRIC muscle actions are VERY different from their concentric counterparts. Plus, there are HEAPS of decelerations in practice. Yet, we have not approached it in a UNIQUE and ECCENTRIC-ONLY way in training. Try it! In the 147th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Marcin discuss: 🔥 How ECCENTRIC muscle actions are completely DIFFERENT from everything else; 🧠 Why you NEED...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Just be BIG, heavy 💪🏽 and POWERFUL for ROWING🚣🏻♀️ ? Sure?! Martino Goretti wants you to understand that although rowing might appear like a sport where pure physique and power are the biggest factors, A LOT comes down to the ability to FEEL 🌊 the boat and the water. Technique training in endurance sport is ESSENTIAL! In the 146th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Martino discuss: 🔥 doing HEAT training without knowing that you are doing HEAT training; 🧠 MENTAL strength a...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 146
WHAT is the problem you are dealing with? Like, EXACTLY 🤔💭 Ryan King wants you to understand that HOW you approach problem-solving as a team, depends on whether the problem is WELL or ILL-defined 💡 In the 145th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Ryan discuss: 🤓☝️ Performance PROBLEM solving of well-defined and ill-defined problems; 🧠 COLLECTIVE genius - what is it, and how you can use it as a TEAM; 🌐 Ingetrating, communicating and collaborating ARE NOT the same in teams....
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 145
You need to be PRACTICALLY 😎👌🔥 aware of your own BIAS! Martin and Paul want you to understand that you NEED 🤩 to stay “in the game” of training. While you might think that you have it figured out, please remember: exercise and sport science, as well as any coaching related methods are EXTREMELY young! There is HEAPS to learn and adapt to ✅ 𝒀𝒆𝒔 ! In the 144th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Paul discuss: 🆕 NEW partnerships for 2025! 💭 how you deal with your OWN BIAS...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Rowing is FAST💥! Try to produce BIG WATTS at 40+ strokes per minute😵! Joseph DeLeo and Alex Wolf want you to understand that rowing is a 6-7 minute ⏱️ sport. You NEED to be fast but with a high level of SKILL. In the 143rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Alex and Joseph discuss: 🗃️ WHY “just do MORE MILES” does not work; 🤓☝️ HOW to adapt to the NEW 1500m Olympic format; 🚀 Translating the COMPLEX rowing science into practice. _____________________ Today’s speakers: Prof. Paul ...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 143
QUALITATIVE 🤔💭 insights might need to be “improvised” - they are ESSENTIAL though! Dr Derek McHugh wants you to understand that data sets in sports are NEVER complete, and thus you are ALWAYS missing stuff. This acknowledgement might appear BASIC to you, but it opens up a variety of flexibility to be more “free” ✅❌ of blindly just believeing the data. In the 142nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Derek discuss: 🗃️ Organising, designing & cross-linking a SOLID athlete ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Issues in your TRAINING, RECOVERY, FOOD and more, DO NOT manifest the same for fast 🚀 and slow twitch 🐢 athletes! Elias Lehtonen wants you to understand that when you have MESSED ❌ something up chronically, your WHOLE BODY is fried - not just one system. So much so, that you will BARELY be able to start exercising without getting a massive lactate increase ⬆️. BUT this can be different from athlete type to athlete type! In the 141st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Elias dis...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 141
TACTICAL periodization is EASY😉 ! Just make sure to RECOVER for minus 3 + 4 ! Dr David Tenney wants you to understand that although working in a TACTICAL environemt is OBVIOUSLY COMPLEX, there are keystones 📍 you can USE EVERY WEEK to make your life easier. In the 140th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & David discuss: ⚽🏀 Moving from FOOTBALL to BASKETBALL; 🙌 team sessions VS autonomy; ⚔️ TACTICAL periodization - yes MORE OF IT! _____________________ Today’s speakers: Dr M...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 140
