NDURANZ Podcast

We are pleased to announce that we have a new host. Alex Rhodes is a well-known name in the world of triathlon, especially in XTERRA and winter triathlon. In his first episode, you'll get to know him, what he does and why Tim Podlogar thinks he's crazy to be training on British roads. 

For some time now, it is no longer a question of whether athletes should take supplements. The answer is 'yes', but this is only the first step on the road to success. It is necessary to know which supplements each athlete needs, in what amounts and what the supplement protocol is. VerticalMed Tyrol takes care of all this, helping athletes achieve their goals with a holistic approach. 

Ever wondered what Zwift racing looks like at the highest level? Jasper Paridaens has quite some experience with it, having been a Zwift Academy finalist in 2022. In this podcast, he discusses his Zwift beginning with Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk. They also talk about mistakes Jasper has made in the past, how a beginner can get better in Zwift races and, of course, nutrition.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk delve into the often misunderstood world of maltodextrin. They explore its role and implications in sports nutrition, discussing whether maltodextrin is a sugar, its potential effects on athletic performance, and why it might be favored over glucose in sports diets. Tune in for an informative session, perfect for athletes seeking to understand the science behind maltodextrin in sports nutrition.

Marko Baloh has competed 10 times in RAAM, the 5000-kilometre race across America. Each of them has been special, each time he has written different stories, which he shares with Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk in this podcast. 

This time Tom and Tim were joined by Italy's top biathlete Tommy Giacomel. They talked about what makes biathlon so special, what biathlon training looks like and how different types of preparation affect a competitor's success. 

Many people dream of being a professional cyclist, but the world of professionalism is not always ideal. Gabriel Cullaigh spoke to Tim Podlogar and Tom Kirk to reveal the difficulties he faced after joining a World Tour team and why he decided to retire at the age of 26.

An energy gel is the most basic nutritional supplement for any cyclist, yet many are still afraid of it because they don't know exactly what it is. In a new podcast episode, Tim Podlogar and Tom Kirk answer your questions about energy gel and help you bust the myths about it. 

Nutrition has become an important science in recent years, with many experts working in the field. But all too often, it is looked at only through men's eyes. Dr. Tim Podlogar and Dr. Tom Kirk talk to scientist Tina Gorsek about whether the diet of a female athlete should be different from that of a male athlete.  

Most people focus only on nutrition and often neglect hydration. Dr. Tim Podlogar points out that a lot of attention should also be paid to proper hydration, which, together with nutrition, allows the body to perform optimally during training. In a conversation with Dr. Tom Kirk, he explains what problems can be caused by inadequate hydration, what to look out for when choosing a drink for exercise and why drinking water can cause problems.