In the first episode of the Next Level series, we discuss with triathlon coach Mario Schmidt- Wendling his approach to heat training and acclimatization protocols. Mario is an award-winner triathlon coach based in Frankfurt, Germany. He is coaching world-class athletes, including several Iron Man European champions. He defines himself as an old-school coach with an empirical and science-based approach to training.

Mario will introduce the audience to his heat training protocols, a field where he is an expert with more than ten years of experience. He shares his experience and explains the benefits coming from heat acclimatization. We also discuss the differences between heat and altitude as training tools, how para-athletes regulate body temperature, and the challenges ahead.
You can download from our blog the testing protocol mentioned in the podcast. Enjoy!