🥑 RETHINKING NUTRITION in ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE 💥🧠

Tim Noakes & Phil Maffetone aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo — especially when it comes to CARBS, FAT, and FUELING the brain 🧬

In this thought-provoking episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Tim & Phil dig into what REALLY fuels performance:

🔥 How FAT OXIDATION supports endurance when carbs run low
🧠 Why the BRAIN—not the body—often decides your limits
📉 The trouble with INSULIN and sugar addiction in modern diets

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#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #TimNoakes #PhilMaffetone #SportsNutrition #LowCarbHighFat #FatAdaptation #EndurancePerformance #GlucosePools #CarbohydrateDebate #FuelingTheBrain #InsulinResistance #SugarAddiction #MetabolicHealth #AthletePerformance #BrainPower #NutritionRevolution #ChallengingBeliefs #PerformanceFueling #EnergySystems

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Today’s speakers:

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

Dr. Phil Maffetone https://philmaffetone.com/

Prof. Tim Noakes https://x.com/LoreofRunning1

💥 RETHINKING REHAB & PERFORMANCE with Motorized Resistance 🚀

From physio frustrations to PERFORMANCE tech! Ola Eriksrud walks us through the evolution of 1080 Motion and why it’s CHANGING the game in both training and rehab 🧠💪

In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Ola explore how isokinetics, motorized resistance, and smarter load & velocity control are reshaping how we:

📊 Monitor progress
🔁 Rehab injuries effectively
💥 AND boost performance in real-world sport

🎯 If you’re serious about getting athletes back FASTER, STRONGER, and SMARTER — this one is a must-listen.

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#TrainSmarter #1080Motion #RehabRevolution #PerformanceTraining #InjuryRecovery #StrengthTraining #Isokinetics #VelocityBasedTraining #Deceleration #MotorizedResistance #SportsScience #TechnologyInSports #LoadManagement #Rehabilitation #JumpMechanics #AthleteMonitoring

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Today’s speakers:

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

Dr Ola Eriksrud https://www.linkedin.com/in/ola-eriksrud-97bb3533/

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⚽ SPORTS SCIENCE in ELITE FOOTBALL – Building TRUST with DATA 📊🔥

Carlos Del Barrio of Atlético Madrid isn’t just crunching numbers — he’s building RELATIONSHIPS that drive performance 🚀

In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Carlos explore what REALLY matters in sports science:

💡 Internships, passion, and the winding road to a dream job
🤝 Trust, communication, and collaborating with coaches & athletes
📊 Using DATA to facilitate decisions, not dictate them
🧠 The power of CONTEXT in testing & injury prevention
📋 Why simplicity and respect are key in testing protocols

Carlos drops gold for ANYONE navigating the complex world of return-to-play, data analysis, and player development 🔥

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#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AtléticoMadrid #SportsScience #DataInSport #Physiotherapy #PerformanceMonitoring #InjuryPrevention #PlayerDevelopment #Communication #ReturnToPlay #TestingProtocols #SportsPerformance #Collaboration #CareerJourney #TrustTheProcess #ContextualData #Coaching #EliteSport

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Today’s speakers:

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

Carlos Del Barrio https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-del-barrio-fern

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TOP EPISODE REPLAY:

What is the MEANING & ROLE of RUNNING 🏃‍♀️ in FOOTBALL?!

Raymond Verheijen wants you to understand that you need to FIRST build a basic outline of the CORE factors that make the game of football happen - and RUNNING is just a symptom ✅ of EVERYTHING else you do in football.

In the 99th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Raymon discuss:

⭕ Football FITNESS and how works as a UNIT with everything else;

⚽ how RUNNING in football is the symptom and NOT the cause;

🏟 dealing with FOOTBALL SPECIFIC strategies for match day +1.

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Today’s speakers:

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

Raymond Verheijen https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-verheijen-796194b0/

⚙️ METHODOLOGY OVER TECH – Smart TRAINING with Limited RESOURCES 💡🔥

Mladen Jovanović @physical_prep says you DON’T need all the bells and whistles to coach like a PRO. It’s about applying the RIGHT methodology, not just following the latest gadget 💪📊

In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Mladen dive into what it takes to deliver elite-level prep—no matter your tools:

🧠 Why method beats tech when designing training systems
⚖️ The complexities of fatigue, testing & skill development in combat and team sports
📈 How agile planning and communication with clubs support long-term athlete success
🔍 Why “performance models” are tools—not truths—to guide better decisions
🤼‍♂️ What it takes to track and build better fighters in an unpredictable environment

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#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #SportsScience #CombatSports #FatigueMonitoring #PerformanceModels #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthAndConditioning #AgileTraining #SmartCoaching #DataDrivenTraining #TrainingMethodology #BetterCoaching #PerformanceAnalysis

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Today’s speakers:

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

Dr Mladen Jovanović https://www.linkedin.com/in/mladenjovanovic

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💪 TRAINING SCIENCE, NUTRITION & FEMALE ATHLETE HEALTH 👩‍🔬🧬

Dr Tony Boutagy brings DECADES of experience to the mic – from triathlon dreams to coaching elite athletes, and now, helping women thrive through ALL stages of life 💥

In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Tony go deep on how to optimize training, nutrition, and mindset – especially for women navigating complex physiology 🧠💃

🔍 Why continuous glucose monitoring is a GAME CHANGER for understanding metabolic health
🏋️‍♀️ The vital role of strength training – especially post-menopause
🥦 Why “you can’t outrun a bad diet” still holds true
🧩 Individualized nutrition, insulin sensitivity & the evolving science of women’s health

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#TrainSmarter #WomensHealth #TrainingScience #StrengthTraining #BodyComposition #GlucoseMonitoring #InsulinResistance #ExerciseScience #AthleteCoaching #MenopauseSupport #CarbNeeds #TrainingIntegration #HIITScience #PerformanceCoaching #FemaleAthletes #EnduranceTraining

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Today’s speakers:

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

Dr Tony Boutagy https://www.tonyboutagy.com/

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🔥 KETO & FASTED RIDING = PERFORMANCE CLARITY? 🧠💪

Sean Sekonofsky @sean_sako didn’t just change his fuel—he changed his life. From fatigue and fibromyalgia to nearly 100,000 km in the saddle 🚴‍♂️, his journey into a ketogenic, fasted lifestyle is as bold as it is controversial.

In this week’s Training Science Podcast, Paul and Sean go deep on:

🚫 "Super fuel" myths — carbs might not be the magic we think they are
🧂 The vital role of SALT in a low-carb diet
⚡️ How fasted training boosts clarity and performance

Join the FIELD study now. Fueling Influence on Endurance Load & Development (FIELD)—an athlete-led research initiative designed to uncover how different long-term dietary patterns relate to endurance performance, recovery, and adaptation.

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#TrainSmarter #KetogenicPerformance #FastedRiding #LowCarbAthlete #NutritionScience #CyclingLife #EnduranceTraining #HealthOptimization #PerformanceMindset #HIITScience #TrainingSciencePodcast

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Today’s speakers:

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

Sean Sakinofsky https://seansako.com/

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Top Episode Replay

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