Physiology Secrets

Luke discusses how humidty affected athlete's results at the Gold Coast marathon on Sunday, and what you can do to combat it's effects.

Why does METS prescribe 5 zones for endurance athletes instead of 3, 6, 9 or 11? More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Why is it easier to hold power cycling uphill compared to on the flat? More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

How can training camps be leveraged to maximise performance? More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses how altitude training, EPO, and blood doping improve VO2 max. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses this differences between heat acclimatisation and acclimation, lactate threshold and anaerobic threshold, and aerobic capacity vs aerobic power

Luke discusses how and why Callum Hawkins collapsed towards the back-end of the Comm Games marathon.

Luke discusses the chronic adaptations of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems and how they relate to improved endurance performance. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke provides an update on what’s going on behind the scenes as well as how velocity at Lactate Threshold is the main physiological KPI for endurance performance.

Luke discusses how muscles contract, and the role of inorganic phosphate and hydrogen ions in muscular fatigue.

Luke discusses whether strength and endurance training should be trained cohesively or separately.

Nick talks about the relationship between reducing resistance and increasing propulsion for fast and efficient swimming.

Luke discusses the determinants of endurance performance and his vision of the “perfect service” for endurance athletes. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses the pros and cons of using ice baths for recovery as an endurance athlete. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses the physiological differences between a track sprinter cyclists and road sprint cyclists. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses nutritional, metabolic, and physiological recovery you can undertake when racing two events on the same day. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke clears up the training philosophies used at METS, what minimum effective dose means, and how it can be used to train smarter, not harder.

Luke discusses the different types of muscle fatigue an individual can experience during an event and how to best combat it. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

In this episode, Luke discusses two questions: 1. Should threshold and VO2 max workouts be separated? 2. When is the right time to increase the pace of your intervals? For more info, sign up to our free content at https://go.metsperformance.com/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses the methods of measuring the intensity of a session and whether heart rate, pace/power, or rating of perceived exertion is best. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

PART 2: Nick discusses how you can maximize gym time to improve multiple components of the force-velocity curve. http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Nick discusses what we should target in regards to physiological development from strength training for endurance athletes and the correlation to endurance performance. http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Nick talks about his strength training philosophy in terms of getting the most out of an endurance athlete’s strength program. http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

30 seconds maximal with 4 minutes recovery: can it help your endurance performance? To view the infographic, join the free METS Mastermind Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/824095464404632 More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

What’s better: 4 VO2 sessions of 12 minutes, or 2 with 20 minutes? Should HITT sessions vary week-to-week? Question of the day: How many HITT sessions do you complete per week? Leave your answer in the comments. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind