Performance Advantage Podcast

By Dr Will & Dr MattHealth & Fitness Fitness

Performance Advantage Podcast episodes

May 03, 2022 99 | 5 Ways to Get Faster Without Getting Fitter
Has your fitness reached its ceiling, but you still want to get faster? If you have limited time or are looking for maximum gains, we talk today about 5 ways you can get faster without changing anything related to your fitness. While these mostly apply to braking in MTB and how riders going downhill use their brakes optimally with BrakeAce, we also discuss how these relate to other sports.
Read the article and watch the video here: https://www.brakeace.com/post/5-ways-to-get-faster-without-getting-fitter
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Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com to learn how to make the most of your data and become a faster athlete and better coach, including our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of sports science videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
Check out BrakeAce - world's first MTB sensor: https://brakeace.com
54 min
April 21, 2022 98 | How to Run Your Fastest 5km
Matt did his first Park Run with a time of 22:50, and he wants to improve. Who better that Dr Will O'Connor to help with the 5km training plan? Today we discuss the race and how it felt, and why Will thinks Matt can go sub-20 in a few blocks of training. We build the training plan live, and you can download it for free. It's difficult to build around MTB riding, weight training and the start-up life...
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Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/ssi1Y5vvKJQ
Get Dr Will's 5km Training Plan - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/papodcast
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Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com to learn how to make the most of your data and become a faster athlete and better coach, including our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of sports science videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
Check out BrakeAce - world's first MTB sensor: https://brakeace.com
1 hr 1 min
March 29, 2022 97 | The Importance of Aerodynamics with Michael Liberzon
Aerodynamic drag acts against you as soon as you start moving. It simply costs more energy to move forward when you are less aerodynamic. The same is true in sports from running and cycling, all the way to MTB. Today we're joined by professional coach and aerodynamics guru, Michael Liberzon. In this episode we give you the skinny on how important aerodynamics is for you, and some simple ways to measure or assess improvement.
Follow along with Michael on the Endurance Innovation Podcast or on X3 Training
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Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com to learn how to make the most of your data and become a faster athlete and better coach, including our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of sports science videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
1 hr 21 min
March 16, 2022 96 | How to Stop Cheaters with Race Ranger
James Elvery is an ex-pro Triathlete and he wants to help stop cheating. Until now, drafting was policed by visual observation, and penalties were non-protestable. If someone thought it looked like you were cheating, your race is done. But if they didn't see you drafting, you're sweet. Doesn't sounds right to us. James' Race Ranger is the first tool to ensure that you draft at the right distance. Listen in for the scoop on this awesome new product - coming to a race near you!
https://www.raceranger.com/

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Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com to learn how to make the most of your data and become a faster athlete and better coach, including our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of sports science videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
1 hr 2 min
March 01, 2022 95 | Five Reasons You Should NOT Train with Heart Rate
Training with a heart rate monitor was once the gold standard. But now, we have devices like power meters and core body temperature sensors added into the mix. There are times when heart rate shines, but other times when heart rate data is not good enough to analyze your training. Listen in as we discuss 5 reasons you shouldn't train with heart rate.
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Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com to learn how to make the most of your data and become a faster athlete and better coach, including our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of sports science videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
1 hr 1 min
February 17, 2022 94 | Heat Training with CORE Body Temperature Sensor's Chris Blomfield-Brown
CORE's revolutionary body temperature sensor is the world's first non-invasive sensor to measure your core temperature when training and racing. Will and Matt are joined by Chris Blomfield-Brown to talk about how the pros are training and racing to beat the heat. They also discuss their experience with the more invasive ways to measure core temperature, such as probes and e-pills. For all of you who have faded in the heat - this one's for you. Visit CORE: https://corebodytemp.com/
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Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com to learn how to make the most of your data and become a faster athlete and better coach, including our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
1 hr 15 min
January 31, 2022 93 | The Future of Sports Tech with Rohan Martin
Rohan Martin is an embedded and mobile software engineer who has worked on some of the raddest tech in the sports we love. Alongside his passion for coaching and extreme sports, he is also the CTO of BrakeAce, the world's first brake sensor and app combo for mountain bikers. Today Rohan shares his insights from behind the curtain, and we begin the discussion of how the world of sports tech is faring amongst the other tech around us. There's room for improvement, and it starts here.
Follow Rohan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweaty_techie/
Check out his site: https://www.blackramlabs.com/
Read the Transcript: https://www.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/post/93-the-future-of-sports-tech-with-rohan-martin
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Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com to learn how to make the most of your data and become a faster athlete and better coach, including our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram

1 hr 20 min
January 14, 2022 92 | The Four Things Slowing You Down
There are 4 things slowing you down when you start your ride: gravity, aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance and braking. Some of these are trade-off, where improving one problem will make the other worse. Some can’t be fixed at all. Some problems are bigger than others. Listen in as we discuss how you can reduce external forces and improve your performance.
TrainingPeaks Introduction to Exercise Science: https://university.trainingpeaks.com/exercise-science-for-endurance-coaches
Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
1 hr 7 min
December 20, 2021 91 | Five Training Phases For Successful Periodization
Following on from the Six Spokes of Planning Training, we have five training phases to help you plan your best training plan. Whether you're training for a marathon, an ultramarathon, an enduro MTB, or a cycling stage race, our five training phases will ensure you're in peak shape on race day. Start with Base Training, then move to the Event-Specific Phase. After that, it’s all about Tapering, Racing and Resting. Check out this episode to hear how Steve will be faster than ever!
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TrainingPeaks Introduction to Exercise Science: https://university.trainingpeaks.com/exercise-science-for-endurance-coaches
Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter.
Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches.
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Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube
Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV
Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://drwilloconnor.com
Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home
1 hr 12 min
December 08, 2021 90 | Six Steps to Planning Your Training in 2022
Using the Six Spokes of Planning Training from our TrainingPeaks University Introduction to Exercise Science course, we work through how you can plan the best training for yourself. We use these same steps ourselves to plan training for our own athletes - from a whole season right down to individual workouts. If you’re up in the air on whether you should go hard or train easy, of you should add in an extra session, you can use these steps to get the most out of yourself.
TrainingPeaks Introduction to Exercise Science: https://university.trainingpeaks.com/exercise-science-for-endurance-coaches
Visit PerformanceAdvantagePodcast.com for our two newest courses: Fundamentals of Running with a Power Meter and Fundamentals of Mountain Biking with a Power Meter
Get the most out of your power meter in 3 simple modules: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
All PAP Courses are worth CEUs for USAT coaches
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Get the whole MASTERCLASS: Using Sports Science to Train More Effectively: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/course
PAP YouTube - we have hundreds of videos: https://link.performanceadvantagepodcast.com/youtube
Follow Dr Matt on Instagram: https://link.mtbphd.com/instagram
Follow Dr Will on Instagram: https://link.drwillo.com/instagram
Dr Will's YouTube channel: https://link.drwillo.com/youtube
Dr Matt's YouTube: https://link.mtbphd.com/youtube
Listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/2ZzgiDV
Getting coaching with Dr Will: http://drwilloconnor.com
Getting coaching with Dr Matt: https://link.mtbphd.com/home
56 min