NDURANZ Podcast

Ever wondered how professional cyclists fuel their performance? In this episode, Nduranz talks with Nicki Strobel, the chef and nutritionist for the Israel – Premier Tech Cycling Team. 

He shares insights into balancing carbs, sneaking in vegetables for picky eaters, and the challenges of cooking for elite athletes. Discover how proper nutrition plays a key role in pro cycling success.

In this special Q&A episode of the Nduranz Podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes answer your questions about endurance nutrition, training, and performance. Whether you're preparing for a marathon, a Gran Fondo, or even the Race Across America, this episode is packed with expert advice to fuel your success.

In this episode of the Nduranz podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes talk to environmental physiologist Tadej Debevec about the science behind altitude training. They go over the best practices, potential risks (and how to avoid them), and whether altitude tents and rooms can truly replicate the benefits of high-altitude environments.

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In this episode, elite eSports cyclist Thomas Perren joins hosts Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes to dive deep into the world of indoor racing and pain cave setups.

Thomas shares insider tips on how to set up the perfect pain cave, boost your virtual racing performance, and optimize your nutrition to stay at the top of your game. 

Hill climb season is upon us. Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes discuss what you need to focus on to perform at your best, how nutrition can improve your results, and which supplements are worth considering. They also talk about KOM challenges on longer climbs and how nutrition strategies differ compared to shorter hill climbs. 

Join us as top triathlete Ben Allen shares his journey—from feeling his best on a vegan diet to why he ultimately gave it up. With insights from Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes, we explore the pros, cons, and nutritional pitfalls for athletes considering veganism.

We’re joined by Penny Slater, a professional triathlete and PhD student, who shares her journey and the challenges she overcame. Alongside Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes, Penny discusses the issue of low-energy availability and the common misconception that being lighter always means being faster.

Overtraining is a term that sparks a lot of debate in the endurance community. On the one hand, we all avoid it, but on the other, we wonder if it really exists. All this is discussed in this month's episode, where Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes are joined by triathlon coach Mario Schmidt-Wendling.

This time, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes were joined by sports nutritionist Dr. Jean Paul Perret, who has been working with elite cyclists for the last few years to monitor their nutrition. 

They were talking about caffeine, one of the most commonly used supplements in the world of endurance sports. It is used by recreational athletes and professionals alike for the same reasons. Caffeine improves performance, while coffee, where it is most commonly found, also introduces a social element to training.

The body functions optimally within a narrow temperature range. In the latest episode of the Nduranz podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes discuss adapting training to different temperatures. Alex has extensive experience with the cold, while Tim spends hours training in the heat. 

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