Physiology Secrets

Last week we talked about the effects of detraining and this week we've gone the other extreme. Overtraining syndrome which is a real possibility at the moment with more athltetes working form hoe on flexibile hours and wanting to get out to train more. So Luke and Nick sat down to discuss the symptoms of overtraining and how to avoid it. VIDEO LUKE REFERENCES: Off-Season Recovery/Detraining:  htt...

Luke and Nick discuss the science of "use it or lose it" and go into how quickly things start to decline when detraining kicks in. What specifically changes in your physiology when you stop training completely and how can you prevent this from happening even when you need to cut back the number of sessions you do in a week. VIDEO LUKE REFERENCES: Off-Season Recovery/Detraining: https://www.youtube...

We've all seen a VO2max number come up on our Garmin watches, but how does Garmin estimate this and how does it compare to getting your Vo2max measured in the lab? Luke and Nick discuss the ins and outs of Garmin's VO2max estimate. Check out Nick's Video covering this as well: https://youtu.be/DRem4jt0_9A Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mast...

Luke discusses how heart rate changes with your fitness level at rest and during submaximal & maximal intensities. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message the...

Throughout this year we've seen a number of professional athletes analysing their sweat including Lionel Sanders & Sebastian Kienle, plus with the launch of the METS Membership we've had a number of questions about sweat testing. How does it work? What are we looking for? AND How can you use the data practically ready for race day? We sat down to discuss the ins and outs of sweat testing and discu...

Luke discusses an introduction into Nitric Oxide: what it is, what it does, and why it does/does not improve performance. Stay tuned for a future episode where we will delve into the science in more detail. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsper...

This stems from a bit of a rant we had about how many swimmers we all see at the pool doing entire 2-3km sets with paddles, snorkels, fins, you name it they are using them and how ineffective it is to developing faster swimming. Also follows on from last weeks return to swimming post COVID podcast episode so be sure to check that out first! Got a question about endurance performance you want answe...

This episode is part brag about all of our new bikes BUT mainly about how you can change up the bike you use to change it up with some variety and still get all the training stimulus you need to work towards your goals.  Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! http...

Nick and Tyler discuss how to best go about returning to the pool and swimming now restrictions are easing. Tyler dives into his sessions at the moment, the importance of technique and quality over quantity for getting back to his best. PLUS Luke jumps in towards the end quickly to share his thoughts.   Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Master...

Luke talks through planning your training as we start to come out of isolation and restrictions are reduced. What should post-COVID periodisation look like? Get your unlimited testing subscription here:  https://go.metsperformance.com.au/mets-subscription Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the...

Training zones are one of the most talked about parts of endurance training, but how do you YOU get your zones? Do you use percentages of a generic equation like 220-age? Have you maybe followed the MAF method? Even better do you go for physiological testing to measure and pinpoint your training zones? Luke and Nick breakdown the most common ways of getting training zones and the key points when l...

The fastest breakdown of how to make the most of race day nutrition, specifically balancing Glucose & Fructose to get more carbs in AND hopefully manage any gastric upset in the process. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free...

Another great question came through that compared two athletes doing very different warm up routines for the same main session. Who was doing it better and what are the key components of a warm up to get you best prepared for the session ahead and likely reduce your injury risk along the way. Luke and Nick discuss on today's episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Le...

We get asked quite a bit what the differences between treadmill and outdoor running are and how it may be benefitting or hindering your training/performance. Luke and Nick discuss the pros and cons of both and why you might choose to run indoors or outdoors. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to...

A great question came through about recovery periods during a VO2 interval set and how fast or slow should you walk when your program says "Walking Recovery"? Luke discusses how to best go about it on today's episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https:/...

Luke discusses the different intervals lengths and intensities you can use to accumulate 10 minutes of time at VO2 max. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a messag...

Another great question came through recently after our recent episode on fuel for performance. If is worthwhile to plan phases of low and high carb depending on the demand of your training or racing schedule? Luke and Nick sit down to talk through the ways in which using a mix of both low and high carb strategies can be beneficial depending on the goals of your training. Got a question about endur...

A great question came through about VO2 interval training. When you're pushing yourself to the absolute limit in an interval, should you continue to push through even if your pace is dropping to get the quantity done? Or should we cut the effort short and go for quality in the session? Luke and Nick discuss how to make the most of VO2 interval sessions AND why quality is king! We also get into a l...

Fatigue is can sometimes be a complex mix of multiple factors, but when we start to recover, where does that all go? Luke discussed how by-products are dealt with by the body in the recovery process. This video provides a more in-depth discussion surrounding how lactic acid is removed:  https://youtu.be/E9M1yJQ8VOc Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the...

We had a great question come through about the difference between Threshold & Tempo training. Is it all one grey zone and the same? OR is there any benefit to being more specific in our approach? Luke and Nick discuss the needs to knows on tempo & threshold. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to...

Carb-loading has been common practice within endurance athletes for years, but is it still a beneficial means of aiding our performance? Luke talks all things carbohydrate loading on this episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.c...

We had a question from a while ago we thought we'd re-vist and share on the podcast about doing big gear efforts on the bike. Is it worth it? Find out in this episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR...

Fasted Training over the last little while has become a pretty popular training method and when used correctly can be quite effective, BUT a large number of athletes get the timing of fasted sessions completely wrong. Today's episode we go through the Pro's and Con's of Fasted Training and how you can use it effectively, including when to avoid it during your training week. Got a question about en...

Protein intake is a critical part of the nutrition and recovery process, but how much do we actually need? Luke talks through the protein requirements of endurance athletes in this episode of the podcast. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperfo...

The team is back together, at an acceptable social distance, to talk about the common mistakes being made by a number of athletes during the isolation period and how to avoid making simple running errors to minimise your risk of injury. Whether your a runner increasing the number of sessions you're doing OR a cyclist/swimmer getting into running for an alternative to get you by, we talk through ev...