The Podium

As the summer months are approaching we will be taking a short break from regularly publishing new episodes.

Don't worry this is only a temporary hiatus. Our goal is still to build an extensive library of episodes that can serve as an educational resource. Whether you're a patient or loyal listener we hope you'll enjoy exploring our back catalog of discussions if you haven't heard some of the earlier shows. We plan to return this fall with a refreshed format and topics we haven't covered yet. In the meantime, please feel free to send us any topic or guest suggestions you'd like us to consider.

We also wanted to share some exciting news . We've designed a custom cycling kit featuring the podcast logo, and are opening our store to both patients and non-patients alike. You can order your cycling kit here.  Orders are due by June 9, 2024!

Learn how to enjoy your travels without sabotaging your health goals. Patrick Morris and Dr. Kevin Sprouse share their top nutrition tips and travel hacks for maintaining consistency on the road, so you can fully experience new places without derailing your fitness routine.

Packing essential items like supplements, coffee equipment, and grocery items can help. But the most important tip might be the pre-packed "travel nutrition kit" to help you to stay on track. Tune in to learn how to make your own!


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Staying active and maintaining fitness is essential while on the go. But whether you're traveling for work or leisure, navigating your fitness routine can be a challenge. As part of The Travel Series, Patrick  Morris and Dr. Kevin Sprouse discuss the art of exercising and training while on the road.

From strategic planning and adjusting expectations, to finding workout options in new environments, they share practical strategies for keeping your routine. Find out how outdoor activities like running can encourage you to explore new surroundings, and why it's important to prioritize enjoyment over rigid workout structures.

Plus, insights on packing minimal equipment and scheduling travel weeks wisely to prevent overtraining. Tune in to hone your travel toolkit and stay in rhythm - no matter how you're training.

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Traveling regularly for work or sport? Improving sleep quality and minimizing jet lag is a high priority to maintaining peak performance.

Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris break down the basics: from optimizing the sleep environment while traveling, maintaining healthy routines on the road, to using supplements and fasting to better adjust to new time zones.

Tune in to learn practical steps you can take to feel more rested, perform at a higher level, and get the most out of your time on the road.

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Welcome to our latest series! This time, we're focusing on strategies to reduce the impact of travel on your training, performance, health, and overall well-being.

In the upcoming episodes, you'll gain valuable insights and tips on travel from Dr. Sprouse, Patrick, and professional athletes. With extensive experience globe-trotting throughout his career, Dr. Sprouse brings a wealth of insights to the table.

Throughout the series, we'll address listener questions about travel, so don't hesitate to reach out and connect with us!

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 From Formula 1 drivers to NBA players, prioritizing and optimizing sleep quality is at the forefront of conversations about peak performance. Matteo Franceschetti, co-founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, joins Dr. Kevin Sprouse to explore cutting-edge sleep technology and its transformative impact on the lives of elite athletes and high achievers.

Matteo shares his journey from growing up in Italy and playing sports, to co-founding Eight Sleep and pioneering temperature-controlled bed technology. Now, this innovative sleep technology is helping the world's top performers in sports and business get drastic improvements in their sleep.

Kevin and Matteo share lesser-known strategies they use to optimize their routines that you can implement yourself to boost your performance. Plus, they discuss the groundbreaking potential of long-term sleep and biometric data collection, offering insights that could revolutionize health monitoring and preventative care.

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Assembling a top-notch support team is essential for peak performance. Join hosts Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris as they break down the key components of a high-performance team, from coaches and physical therapists to doctors and mental performance coaches.

At the heart of the discussion, Kevin and Patrick emphasize the importance of establishing relationships with healthcare professionals who understand the nuances of the athlete's sport, like proactive measures to streamline treatment and recovery processes. They encourage collaboration between team members, facilitated by annual meetings and consolidated medical records.

Interested in building a robust support network that ensures you receive the comprehensive care you need to excel? Tune in to find out more.

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How can you get the most out of your training without overcooking yourself before your big event? Robbie Ventura, former professional cyclist turned endurance coach, joins Dr. Kevin Sprouse to discuss the delicate balance of building fitness while maintaining freshness through periodization, intensity management, monitoring recovery, and developing a comprehensive race strategy.

Robbie talks through how to integrate both subjective feedback and objective metrics - overall underscoring the value of human connection and support in coaching, a factor that artificial intelligence can't replicate. Kevin and Robbie highlight the significance of targeting the lactate threshold for optimal performance in endurance events. Plus, Robbie outlines a sample training plan and progression for an athlete preparing for a long-distance cycling event.

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Is there an "ideal day" to set you up for peak performance? Hosts Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris outline a daily template focused on recovery, nutrition, workouts and lifestyle habits particularly tailored for professional athletes seeking those incremental gains.

Learn why prioritizing our well-being can help us navigate through our day-to-day activities with greater vitality and satisfaction. Instead of feeling drained at work, there's a sense of energy and contentment. Living an active lifestyle is about finding joy in the process rather than fixating solely on achieving specific gains, allowing you to learn and grow - even when your routine gets thrown off.

Patrick and Kevin share strategies to divide between endurance and strength/skill workouts in the morning, followed by targeted afternoon sessions for strength training and skill refinement, along with the importance of a variety of recovery modailties. Ultimately, creating an "ideal day" template provides a holistic approach to health and performance that leads to sustainable success, both on and off the field. Tune in to build a foundation for your own daily template!

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Looking for an evidence-based guide to macronutrients and other fueling best practices? You're in the right spot. Dr. Kevin Sprouse sat down with Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, the Director of Innovation and Research at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, to talk about optimal nutrition and physiology for athletes.

They break down macronutrient intake, with a special focus on the pivotal role of protein and its timing, and how environmental stressors like altitude, heat, and cold intricately impact physiology, altering nutritional needs. Plus, is it overtraining syndrome or? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS)? Gaining insights into nuances between the two, diagnostics and effective treatments.

This evidence-based conversation offers athletes a comprehensive guide to macronutrient best practices and invaluable considerations for training in different environmental conditions.

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