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 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, Triathlete extraordinair Alistair Brownlee 🏆. 

As a 15-year old, Alistair Brownlee got a physiology book from his father 📖. Influence from that book and his coaches helped Alistair go on to become one of the greatest triathletes in recent years.

Yet he is modest as they come and attests much of his success to the “boring”💤 parts of training - training lots and recovering well.

Things like getting LOTS OF SLEEP 🛌🏾, doing lots of rather repetitive EASY and long training sessions, casually figuring out POLARISED TRAINING (almost) by himself, as well as looking after yourself in terms of nutrition and other aspects of life. 
 
 In fact, what some might call “wellbeing” or “wellness” nowadays 😃.

In our 4th Episode on the Training Science Podcast, we discuss how and when Alistair got into ENDURANCE TRAINING, triathlon, and how he managed to keep the fire 🔥 going for this long despite his rather young age (yet long training age!).

Plus, a hot announcement 💣 of how Alistair will work more closely with us in the future! 

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com

Alistair Brownlee https://thebrownleebrothers.com/

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References:

Sub7 Sub8 Project https://www.sub7sub8.com/

A.Brownlee “Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting Elite” https://tinyurl.com/ABbookRelentless

💥 Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that Workout Reserve is not just another performance metric—it’s a breakthrough in how we track and interpret what athletes can actually do in real time.

In Part 2 of this deep-dive on the Training Science Podcast, Andrea and Paul explore why traditional models like W′ fall short, and how Workout Reserve offers a more flexible, mechanical (not physiological) way to understand athlete capability. Plus, they tackle the future of AI coaching—how RAG-AI and Large Language Models are reshaping how athletes and coaches engage with data.

📊 Why Workout Reserve works when W′ doesn’t
⚙️ How mechanical models sidestep physiological guesswork
⏱️ Real-time fatigue, durability, and “limiting tau” explained
🧠 The future of AI coaching: RAG-AI, LLMs, and agents in training platforms

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 #WorkoutReserve #TrainingScience #AIinSports #EnduranceTraining #PerformanceModelling #Durability #SportsScience #AthleticaAI #WPrime #RealTimeTraining #AIcoaching #Cycling #Running

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  

Dr. Andrea Zignoli https://andreazignoli.github.io/ 

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💥 AI in COACHING & TRAINING – Revolutionizing Performance 🚀

Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that before AI can be useful in coaching and training, modelling must come first.

In Episode 157 of The Training Science Podcast, Andrea returns to unpack how models like Critical Power, Banister TRIMP, and HRV response curves provide the structure AI needs to make smart, adaptable decisions. This is the foundation of Athletica’s AI-driven training—and why it matters now more than ever.

🔍 Why “modelling first” beats black-box AI every time
📊 Building with science: CP, TRIMP, MMP, and structured periodization
🧠 How natural language AI (LLMs) are reshaping coach-athlete data interaction
🧭 The GPS analogy that explains it all

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 #ModelFirst #AIinSports #TrainingScience #EnduranceTraining #AthleticaAI #WorkoutReserve #CriticalPower #HRV #BanisterModel #AIinCoaching #PerformanceMonitoring #Cycling #Running

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/  

Dr. Andrea Zignoli https://andreazignoli.github.io/ 

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🏋️‍♂️ REHAB. PERFORMANCE. NEUROCOGNITION. 🧠⚡

Bram Swinnen @xxx knows that training isn’t just about movement—it’s about QUALITY, INTENSITY & ADAPTATION 🔥!

In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Bram dive into:

🔬 Why ECCENTRIC TRAINING is a POWERFUL base for performance;
 📊 The role of VELOCITY LOSS THRESHOLDS in training & rehab;
 🧠 How NEUROCOGNITIVE TRAINING can enhance decision-making;
 ⚖️ The impact of MICRODOSING & load management on athlete progression!

🏋️‍♂️ STRENGTH ⚡ ENDURANCE 🏃‍♂️—FINDING THE BALANCE!

Training for HYROX and hybrid sports? Dr Dan Plews wants you to understand that you CAN become TOO STRONG or TOO ENDURANCE-FOCUSED. The key? OPTIMIZING your training mix 🔥!

In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Dan @theplews  dive into:

 ⚖️ The ART of balancing STRENGTH & ENDURANCE for peak performance;
 📊 Monitoring training responses to avoid neuromuscular fatigue;
 🔥 How training SPECIFICITY impacts HYROX & hybrid events!

“You have to have a bit of a mix.” 🎯

#trainingsciencepodcast #hiitscience #highrocks #endurancetraining #strengthtraining #hybridathlete #coachingstrategies #performanceoptimization #sportsscience #heartvariability #trainingmonitoring #zone2training #athleticperformance

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ 

Dr Dan Plews https://www.endureiq.com/ 

🚀 MONITOR. MEASURE. ADAPT. 💪🏉

Dr Shaun McLaren @Shaun_McLaren1  knows that tracking TRAINING LOAD and SUBMAXIMAL TESTING isn’t just about numbers—it’s about OPTIMIZING ATHLETE PERFORMANCE 📊🔥!

In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Shaun dive into:

📉 Why the SIMPLEST metrics often provide the BEST insights;

⚖️ BALANCING training load & training effects for peak performance;|

❤️‍🔥 HEART RATE variability & why it’s NOT just about aerobic fitness;

🎯 How GAME-BASED assessments can replace traditional fitness tests!

“The game IS the test.”

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#trainingsciencepodcast #hiitscience #sportsperformance #rugbyfitness #submaximaltesting #athletemonitoring #coachingstrategies #performanceassessment #heartvariability #strengthandconditioning #fitnessmonitoring #cardiovascularfitness #trainingoptimization #gamebasedtraining #sportsscience

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ 

Dr Shaun McLaren https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunmclaren1 

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Get OUTSIDE your COMFORT and EXPERTISE zone 💥!

Dave Carolan wants you to understand that it is essential to not “just” be a specialist, but you also need to be GENERALIST! Help out, LEARN more, and contribute as much as you can 🙏!

In the 153rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Dave discuss:

🌟 MARKETING yourself in the NEW world of sports careers;

🔎🌐 Spezialisation VS broad knowledg VS high-end education;

🔥 Career INFLATION: what is it, and how can you LEVERAGE it;

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ 

Dave Carolan https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecarolan/

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You are FIT! BUT are you HEALTHY 🤔?!

Dr Philip Prins wants you to understand that there is MORE ❤️ than “just” performance in being an athlete. In the LONG-TERM you NEED to consider your metabolic health, which THEN will transfer into more performance improvements. You might not get there this quarter or year, but you will in the long run 💯!

In the 152nd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Philip discuss:

❌🍞 Why high performance with low carbohydrates IS possible;

🦾 How MANY carbs you might ACTUALLY need during your event?

😎 Blood glucose, muscle glycogen, liver glycogen & MORE mechanisms!

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/   

Dr. Philip Prins  https://www.gcc.edu/Home/Academics/Faculty-Directory/Faculty-Detail/philip-prins 

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References:

Philip’s research:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EWWs0r0AAAAJ&hl=en 

Low carb high fat +10g/h carbs during exercise = GOOD! :
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpcell.00583.2024 

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It takes A LOT to get precise information for MOVEMENT QUALITY - don’t get bogged down in your own bias 🙅🏻 !

Dr Enda King wants you to understand that kinetic and kinematic analysis, as well as motor control training is an ITERATIVE 🔄 process that requires a MULTI-disciplinary approach. Make sure to avoid getting too “focused”!

In the 150th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Enda discuss:

🔥 Why you should APPLY biomechanical analysis in YOUR practice;

👀 And why you need to COMBINE that analysis with further on-field assessments;

🤔 Thinking about when you MISS something in screening & monitoring - what TO DO next?

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ 

Dr Enda King https://www.linkedin.com/in/endaking/ 

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It takes A LOT to get precise information for MOVEMENT QUALITY - don’t get bogged down in your own bias 🙅🏻 !

Dr Enda King wants you to understand that kinetic and kinematic analysis, as well as motor control training is an ITERATIVE 🔄 process that requires a MULTI-disciplinary approach. Make sure to avoid getting too “focused”!

In the 150th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Enda discuss:

🔥 Why you should APPLY biomechanical analysis in YOUR practice;

👀 And why you need to COMBINE that analysis with further on-field assessments;

🤔 Thinking about when you MISS something in screening & monitoring - what TO DO next?

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/ 

Dr Enda King https://www.linkedin.com/in/endaking/ 

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